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May 18: 2nd Annual ‘PDX Skincare Festival’ open to the community

May 03, 2019

MEDIA ALERT: Free event includes a 5K walk, tips from skin care professionals, a melanoma patient symposium and skin cancer screenings.

Brain mapping: New technique reveals how information is processed

By Erik Robinson April 30, 2019

Optical fibers and ultra-high-field MRIs enable scientists to view brain connections.

Lefties in the White House?

By Erik Robinson April 26, 2019

Neurosurgeon publishes commentary on the preponderance of left-handed U.S. presidents.

Taking action to understand the genetic causes of autism

By Brian J. O’Roak, Ph.D. April 25, 2019

Leading human geneticist outlines benefit of genetic testing, research for scientific understanding and well-being of individuals with autism.

Genetic testing for autism matters

By Tracy Brawley April 25, 2019

Two families share how their lives changed after receiving genetic diagnoses.

Treating addiction: Cryo-EM technology enables the ‘impossible’

By Erik Robinson April 24, 2019

Research led by OHSU scientists opens avenues for creating medications to treat addiction.

OHSU extends condolences to the Monfries family

By Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS April 23, 2019

Sydney Paige Monfries, a senior at Fordham University, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

By Erik Robinson April 18, 2019

OHSU researchers collaborate on potential ‘game-changer’ for people with multiple sclerosis.

Study challenges accuracy of clinical blood lead level screening tools

By Tracy Brawley April 16, 2019

Evidence review leads to updated U.S. Preventative Services Task Force screening recommendations for asymptomatic children, pregnant women.

New patient-designed facilities open on Portland’s South Waterfront

By Amanda Gibbs April 12, 2019

OHSU’s Center for Health & Healing Building 2 and the Gary & Christine Rood Family Pavilion offer an innovative approach to patient and family experience.

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