NIH awards OHSU scientists, collaborators $8.4 million to develop a cure for HIV
Only a handful of people in history have been cured of the virus; three have agreed to kick off landmark research project led by OHSU.
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OHSU scientists, at leading edge of rare disease research, host Feb. 29 conference
February 27, 2012
OHSU Rare Disease Day Conference When Feb. 29, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where Joseph Vey Conference Center OHSU's Doernbecher Children's Hospital The family of former University of Oregon President David Frohnmayer knows the tragedy of a “rare disease.” ...
Mice bred to more closely resemble a genetic variation in humans help target an annual outbreak: the flu
February 21, 2012
As part of a national collaboration, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are studying specially bred mice that are more like humans than ever before when it comes to genetic variation. Through these mice, the researchers hope to better ...
Auto-injectors may be better than IVs to treat prolonged seizures
February 16, 2012
An auto-injector delivering an anti-convulsant drug into the muscle of a patient's thigh is faster and may be a more effective way to stop epileptic seizures than delivering a drug intravenously, according to a study published in the Feb. 16 issue of ...
OHSU discovery may someday lead to prevention and treatment of sudden infant death syndrome
February 16, 2012
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that brain cells commonly thought to play a supporting role actually are critically important for the growth of brainstem neurons responsible for cardiorespiratory control. The ...
OHSU primate center undergoes federal inspection, receives another clean bill of health
February 08, 2012
The Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University has received another clean bill of health from the United States Department of Agriculture. Approximately twice a year, a USDA animal care expert conducts an ...
Study: Stroke victims recover much better after temporary stent procedure
February 03, 2012
A new way of opening blocked arteries in the brain using a removable stent system in people suffering strokes brought remarkably positive results in how those patients recovered from the strokes, according to a study presented this morning at the ...
Dr. Brian Druker honored with Japan Prize
January 25, 2012
Oregon Health & Science University congratulates Brian J. Druker, M.D., who has been awarded the 2012 Japan Prize in Healthcare and Medical Technology for his pioneering role in targeted cancer drugs. The Japan Prize is considered one of the world’s ...
OHSU discovery may lead to new treatment for Rett Syndrome
January 25, 2012
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that a molecule critical to the development and plasticity of nerve cells – brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) – is severely lacking in brainstem neurons in mutations leading to ...
Oregon Health & Science University joins BioPontis Alliance to advance research discoveries
January 19, 2012
Oregon Health & Science University has joined the University Partnership of BioPontis Alliance, becoming the ninth premier institution engaged in the partnership to improve how discoveries made in laboratories at academic research centers translate ...
OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute receives Grant for AIDS Vaccine Development
January 12, 2012
OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute receives Grant for AIDS Vaccine Development Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute have been awarded an $8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ...