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OHSU investigators awarded $3 million for innovative, promising research

By Casey Williamson January 24, 2022

New funds for leading-edge research on malaria vaccines, emerging viral diseases, gun violence prevention, gene regulatory control.

School of Dentistry Dean Emeritus Dr. Jack Clinton passes away

By Luke Gillman January 24, 2022

Clinton served as dean for eight years.

Human brain mapping with groundbreaking resolution

By Casey Williamson January 21, 2022

New sensor grids could transform precision of neurosurgery, expand understanding of the brain.

Jan. 20 forecast shows slight reduction of COVID-19 impact on Oregon hospitals

By Erik Robinson January 20, 2022

Oregonians stepping up measures to reduce spread of infection, although hundreds of Oregonians are still becoming severely ill.

Review reports improved transparency in antidepressant drug trials

By Erik Robinson January 19, 2022

Negative study findings, ‘once a dirty little secret,’ are now being acknowledged more often.

OHSU ends practice of factoring a patient’s race into diagnosis, treatment decisions in kidney disease

By Erin Hoover Barnett January 19, 2022

The use of a “race factor” in clinical algorithms that help determine who gets what treatments for various diseases in under scrutiny; its removal in the algorithm for kidney disease follows national recommendations championed locally.

OHSU appoints new executive vice president, provost

By OHSU Communications January 18, 2022

An accomplished scholar with deep strategic leadership experience, Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns joins the university July 1, 2022.

OHSU to expand Portland’s COVID-19 vaccine, test options with two new sites

By Franny White January 14, 2022

Oregon Health Authority to oversee Portland Expo Center community site.

Jan. 13 COVID-19 forecast continues to show severe strain on Oregon hospitals

By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022

New forecast reveals situation would be even worse except for the fact that Oregonians are stepping up measures to reduce transmission.

Study shows hemp compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells

By Erik Robinson January 13, 2022

Laboratory research is a collaboration of researchers at OHSU, Oregon State University.

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