Discover Magazine reports that a new liquid biopsy blood test for cancer shows promising sensitivity for early detection — but experts caution it’s not yet ready for routine clinical use. “Cancer screening saves lives, but we routinely screen for just four or five cancer types in the United States today and approximately 70% of cancer deaths come from cancers that do not have standard-of-care screening and are typically caught too late,” says Nima Nabavizadeh, M.D. “Data from PATHFINDER 2 show that Galleri could fundamentally change our approach to cancer screening, helping to detect many types of cancer earlier, when the chance of successful treatment or even cure are the greatest.”

In a video interview with NeurologyLive, Lindsey Wooliscroft, M.D., discusses emerging evidence that aerobic exercise may enhance remyelination in patients with multiple sclerosis.

In a Willamette Week article about how school cell phone bans are increasing school library usage, Ellen Stevenson, M.D., says literacy is “highly correlated” to positive health outcomes, and “reading is one of the best things you can do to help your child thrive.”

Continued coverage of a unique proof-of-concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos.

MJH Life Sciences in a press release announces the Pharmacist Moms Group's 2025 Women Pharmacist of the Year Awards, recognizing their significant contributions to pharmacy practice on Women Pharmacist Day. Marie Chisholm-Burns, Pharm.D, Ph.D., is recognized as Health System Pharmacist of the Year.

KOIN-TV interviews Betsy Johnson about her new role on OHSU's board of directors, among other topics. She says, "I think [Dr. Elnahal] is going to realize the next vision of OHSU, buoyed by the astonishingly generous gift from Phil and Penny Knight. I think with Dr. Elnahal's quick grasp of the issues, he is going to make a huge difference. And with OHSU's new, engaged board, we'll propel OHSU to the next level."

In obituaries of Paul Newman's daughter Susan Kendall Newman, who died at age 72, her role partnering with OHSU to fund melanoma prevention campaigns and leukemia research is noted.

The Lund Report reports on an OHSU telehealth program that received a three-year, $7.5 million federal grant to expand on a trial project using peers that showed significant gains in getting drug users connected to clinicians to test for and treat hepatitis C, HIV and other conditions. “Everywhere we're currently active, we're going to expand what we're doing,” says Hunter Spencer, D.O. “So instead of just doing one disease really well, we're going to provide almost all the things that a person who uses drugs needs to be comprehensively and holistically healthy.”

After 15 years at OHSU, Lawrence Furnstahl is departing for a new position as vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of California San Diego.

OHSU is mentioned in Willamette Week's guide to the South Waterfront, which notes the Portland Aerial Tram, the 4T Trail and the hiking trail connection to Council Crest Park.