Artificial blood vessel research
June 23, 2026
A simulated blood vessel glows turquoise under a microscope in an OHSU lab. OHSU researchers are part of an international initiative to develop artificial blood vessels that replicate key features of human circulation, advancing research into clotting and cardiovascular disease. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Advances in kidney research
June 23, 2026
A researcher holds a microscope slide containing kidney tissue at OHSU. Researchers identified a protein that functions as a pressure sensor in the kidney, a discovery that sheds light on how the body regulates fluid balance and blood pressure and may inform future research on kidney disease. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Breakthroughs in cancer research
June 23, 2026
A researcher presents a panel showing cancer cells at different stages. OHSU researchers discovered that certain nerves may support pancreatic tumor growth, a finding that could guide new treatment strategies. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Bacteria research
June 23, 2026
A researcher sterilizes tools over an open flame in an OHSU lab. In a study published in Nature, OHSU researchers found that a dangerous strain of E. coli can block immune defenses to spread infection, pointing to new treatment approaches that target how bacteria cause disease. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Biofabrication lab
June 23, 2026
Specialized equipment glows in an OHSU biofabrication lab, where researchers develop advanced models such as organoids and organs-on-a-chip. These technologies allow scientists to study cancer in its earliest stages and better replicate the human body’s environment, offering new insights into how the disease begins. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Cellular cryo-electron tomography
June 23, 2026
Color-coded samples are stored in a cryogenic freezer supporting cryo-electron microscopy at OHSU. The technology, including cryo-electron tomography, enables researchers to visualize cells at near-atomic resolution and capture high-resolution 3D images, advancing understanding of human health and disease. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Tech in science
June 23, 2026
A researcher inputs data linked to laboratory instruments at OHSU. Integrated technologies enable scientists to monitor experiments, analyze complex data, and accelerate research discoveries. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Research at OHSU
June 23, 2026
Laboratory tools and samples are arranged on a research bench at OHSU. As Oregon’s only academic health center, OHSU conducts a wide range of scientific research aimed at advancing understanding of human health and developing new treatments. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Driving new treatments
June 23, 2026
Laboratory tools and samples line a research bench at OHSU. From early discovery to translational science, OHSU researchers work to advance understanding of human health and drive new treatments. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Life Flight Mount Hood Team
June 22, 2026
A Life Flight crew responds to a climber on Mount Hood. The organization, which partners with and trains alongside OHSU, operates helicopters staffed by a pilot, certified flight nurse and flight paramedic, delivering critical care across a multi-state network. Clackamas Fire was also assisting at the site. (Courtesy of Life Flight)
