Sam Taghizadeh expressed thanks on behalf of the family of 4-month-old Fatemeh Reshad who recently underwent heart surgery at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Taghizadeh, the child's uncle, spoke at a press conference at OHSU on February 27, 2017, along with Fatemeh's  physicians and the Reshad family attorney providing a post-surgery update on the Iranian child's condition. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Sam Taghizadeh shakes hands and thanks Dana Braner, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.C.C.M., physician-in-chief, OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital following a press conference held at OHSU in Portland, February 27, 2017. Taghizadeh's 4-month-old niece Fatemeh Reshad underwent heart surgery on February 17, and her doctors are pleased with how she is recovering. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Sam Taghizadeh jokes with members of the media following a press conference held at OHSU in Portland, February 27, 2017. Taghizadeh's 4-month-old niece Fatemeh Reshad underwent heart surgery on February 17, and her doctors are pleased with how she is recovering. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Dr. Druker, in lab. (OHSU)

Anupriya Agarwal, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine (hematology and medical oncology) in the OHSU School of Medicine and researcher with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is working to find new treatment options for those living with acute myeloid leukemia. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Anupriya Agarwal, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine (hematology and medical oncology) in the OHSU School of Medicine and researcher with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is working to find new treatment options for those living with acute myeloid leukemia. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Anupriya Agarwal, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine (hematology and medical oncology) in the OHSU School of Medicine and researcher with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is working to find new treatment options for those living with acute myeloid leukemia. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

O'Nesha Cochran, certified peer recovery mentor with Project IMPACT. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

O'Nesha Cochran, (left) certified peer recovery mentor with Project IMPACT. Cochran, herself a recovered addict, helps bring a level of connection and support to those battling addiction, saying "if you want a way out, I can show you. I can walk with you." (OHSU)