Targeted ‘radioligand’ improves survival in advanced prostate cancer
June 03, 2021
Injected agent targets radiation to prostate cancer cells, sparing most normal tissues.
Compassionate communication
May 13, 2021
The OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care is expanding its focus on compassionate communication that began with teaching medical students how to deliver difficult news to patients and families. In a Center for Ethics video, Ian Jaquiss, J.D., pictured, interim coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act in the OHSU Department of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, played a man with terminal cancer (he does not actually have cancer), co-staring with a provider to model respectful communication with patients with a disability. (OHSU)
Plain talk, respect, kindness is prescription for empowered patients, better health
May 13, 2021
OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care expands Compassionate Communication Skills Education to benefit all patients.
Imaging tumors, improving outcomes
May 04, 2021
Research Week 2021: Neuroradiologist Ramon Barajas focuses on improving techniques to measure brain tumors .
Scientists announce ambitious plan to unveil the genomes of thousands of animals
April 28, 2021
OHSU researchers among international team of scientific collaborators.
Donors give $2 billion to benefit the health and well-being of Oregonians
April 02, 2021
More than 50,000 community members, organizations contribute to OHSU’s seven-year ONWARD campaign; philanthropic gifts support institution’s health care, education, research missions.
HIV vaccine candidate’s mysteries unlocked 20 years later
March 25, 2021
Highly effective cytomegalovirus-based vaccine explained in new scientific studies.
They kept their eyes on the prize
March 19, 2021
OHSU M.D. Class of 2021 celebrates Match Day and three-quarters of the class graduates early.
OHSU scientists earn $1.5 million to accelerate innovation, collaboration
March 18, 2021
Unique Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards recognize some of the most extraordinary thinkers at OHSU.
OHSU receives $2.5 million for cancer research from Kuni Foundation
March 05, 2021
Grants will help advance low-cost blood biopsies, introduce underrepresented high school students to careers in cancer research, treatment and prevention.
