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Cristiane Miranda Franca, D.D.S., Ph.D., in lab

Cristiane Miranda Franca, D.D.S., Ph.D., in lab

January 29, 2026

OHSU researchers have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis. The findings could change how these diseases are treated. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Cristiane Miranda Franca, D.D.S., Ph.D., in lab

Cristiane Miranda Franca, D.D.S., Ph.D., in lab

January 29, 2026

OHSU researchers have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis. The findings could change how these diseases are treated. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

New study identifies how blood vessel dysfunction can worsen chronic disease

New study identifies how blood vessel dysfunction can worsen chronic disease

January 29, 2026

OHSU researchers have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis. The findings could change how these diseases are treated. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Thomas Deloughery, M.D., M.A.C.P., FAWM

Thomas Deloughery, M.D., M.A.C.P., FAWM

January 22, 2026

Thomas Deloughery, M.D., professor of Hematology/Oncology in the OHSU School of Medicine, and a practitioner at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. (OHSU)

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