Mark Slifka, Ph.D., is a professor of molecular microbiology and immunology in Oregon Health & Science University's School of Medicine and a senior scientist in the neuroscience division of OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Mark Slifka, Ph.D., professor at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, 2019. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Bear Anderson and his parents, Misha and Jeff Anderson, attend a routine visit with OHSU Doernbecher’s Pediatric Heart Care Team. After being diagnosed with a rare congenital condition before birth, Bear now receives ongoing, comprehensive care at OHSU. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Bear Anderson and his parents, Misha and Jeff Anderson, attend a routine visit with OHSU Doernbecher’s Pediatric Heart Care Team. After being diagnosed with a rare congenital condition before birth, Bear now receives ongoing, comprehensive care at OHSU. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Bear Anderson and his parents, Misha and Jeff Anderson, attend a routine visit with OHSU Doernbecher’s Pediatric Heart Care Team. After being diagnosed with a rare congenital condition before birth, Bear now receives ongoing, comprehensive care at OHSU. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Bear Anderson and his parents, Misha and Jeff Anderson, attend a routine visit with OHSU Doernbecher’s Pediatric Heart Care Team. After being diagnosed with a rare congenital condition before birth, Bear now receives ongoing, comprehensive care at OHSU. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)