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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First 1,000 days after conception predict level of chronic disease later in life
August 31, 2011
It’s not just poor lifestyle choices or bad genes that lead to serious health problems, it’s what happens in the womb that predicts most, if not all, chronic disease later in life, according to a team of leading-edge clinicians and scientists studying ...
OHSU Primate Center receives another clean bill of health
August 24, 2011
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 ...
Malignant stem cells may explain why some breast cancers develop and recur
August 16, 2011
Mutations that are found in stem cells could be causing some breast cancers to develop and may be the reason the disease recurs. These abnormal cells are likely controlling cell functions in the tumor and, given they are not targeted by chemotherapy ...
Scientists identify what makes us feel ‘bad’ when we’re sick, how to treat it
August 02, 2011
A signaling system in the brain previously shown to regulate sleep is also responsible for inducing lethargy during illness, according to research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. This research is ...
OHSU patients, staff team up to raise funds for children’s cancer research
July 26, 2011
Editors: The CureSearch Walk — Portland opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with remarks from Brian Druker, M.D., director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, and Portland Mayor Sam Adams. The 2-mile walk takes place along the Springwater corridor in ...
Dr. Albert Starr takes on new role at OHSU
July 22, 2011
Albert Starr, M.D., best known for co-inventing and implanting the world’s first successful artificial heart valve, is taking on a new role at OHSU as special adviser to OHSU Dean of Medicine Mark Richardson, M.D., M.B.A., and OHSU President Joe ...
OHSU scientists discover new role for vitamin C in the eye - and the brain
July 14, 2011
Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly — a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists at Oregon Health & Science ...
OHSU School of Dentistry team compares bacteria on two types braces after one year of orthodontic treatment
July 06, 2011
Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have determined that patients with elastomeric (traditional “rubber band” style) orthodontic brackets have similar levels of bacteria as patients wearing self-ligating (gated) ...
OHSU staff and monkeys celebrate the birthday of the oldest monkey at OHSU’S Oregon National Primate Research Center
July 01, 2011
Media Alert WHAT Animal care technicians, researchers and staff at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center will celebrate a special birthday this week. Trapper, a Japanese macaque monkey is turning 38 (114 human years). Animal care staff have ...