Story cites a 2023 study by OHSU and collaborating institutions that revealed formerly incarcerated Oregonians are 10 times more likely to experience an opioid overdose in their first two weeks out of prison.

Researchers identify a gene that plays a crucial role in the brain’s ability to form the protective layer around nerves known as myelin, potentially opening new doors to treatments for a rare childhood disorder and more common diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Swetha Murthy, Ph.D., says, “The hope is that if we understand how this gene facilitates myelination, then we can develop therapies that restore or promote myelin formation — not just for this rare disorder, but also for diseases like multiple sclerosis.”

The Lund Report covers some National Institutes of Health grants being reinstated to many academic institutions, including OHSU, following a lawsuit filed by Democratic-leaning states. Bonnie Nagel, Ph.D., says, “It's really going to allow us to do the critical science that's so important for both OHSU and for all of science, really.”

Willamette Week features married OHSU physicians Erik Brodt, M.D., and Amanda Bruegl, M.D., for their globally celebrated, high-end denim brand Ginew. Brodt says one of their preliminary garments caught the eye of Japanese tastemakers: “Basically, one jacket got noticed by the world’s most prominent boutique denim show. They invited us to Tokyo and everything took off from there.”

An article in Chemistry Views highlights OHSU research on hidden protein damage behind cataracts.

A story by Uncloseted Media on attacks against transgender athletes quotes Joanna Harper, Ph.D., who says the jury is still out on whether the differences in athletic performance between trans and cis women are significant enough to warrant policy changes: “People want simple solutions, they want things to be black and white, they want good guys and bad guys.”

Continued coverage of OHSU’s PAC-MANN test, which is designed to detect signs of pancreatic cancer in blood.

A story by The News-Review covers a new collaboration by OHSU and Umpqua Community College to establish a direct-entry pathway to a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

Older adults and anemia - the Iron Consortium at OHSU convened an international panel on managing iron deficiency and recently published its recommendations.

Becker’s Hospital Review interviews Mike McCaffrey, M.B.A., about how OHSU is undergoing a major transformation in its supply chain strategy, with a renewed focus on cost savings, automation and resiliency: “With our transformation right now, one of our main goals is increasing our capacity to facilitate cost savings for the organization through our strategic sourcing and value analysis teams.”