David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., receives Lasker Award for transformative imaging technology Prize dubbed ‘America’s Nobel’ recognizes wide use of optical coherence tomography to manage eye disease, prevent blindness.
Study raises possibility of immunotherapy treatment for ALS By Erik Robinson July 31, 2023 Publication led by OHSU researchers is the first to modulate a protein related to the immune system to slow progress of disease in mice.
11 projects receive OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding to address local cancer-related needs across the state By Amanda Gibbs July 28, 2023 Projects include efforts to increase cervical cancer screening rates, foster a support group for parents of pediatric cancer patients, improve colorectal cancer screening, and more.
OHSU joins largest long-term study of early brain, child development By Nicole Rideout July 27, 2023 Research team emphasizes diversity, representation as key recruitment priorities.
OHSU-led study seeks to better support transgender patients before surgery By Franny White July 20, 2023 $7 million award brings together 6 U.S. hospitals to evaluate peer support programing for gender-affirming vaginoplasty prep.
Vaccine candidate prevents diarrhea, improves growth in animal model By Franny White July 06, 2023 Study offers potential solution for bacterial infection that affects 160 million people worldwide.
THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development By Nicole Rideout July 06, 2023 OHSU researchers warn of potential impacts on brain development, long-term health related to prenatal cannabis exposure.
Study finds scant mental health care coverage for older adults By Erik Robinson July 05, 2023 Narrow psychiatrist networks for Medicare Advantage highlight lack of access for mental health.
Hitting the road to bring cancer education to Oregonians By Amanda Gibbs June 26, 2023 New OHSU Knight Cancer Institute mobile outreach van delivers cancer education, prevention resources to people across the state.
Treatment for opioid use disorder varies widely among states, study finds By Erik Robinson June 23, 2023 OHSU researchers say Medicaid claims data reveal lost opportunities to save lives and reverse national opioid epidemic.
Landmark study shows promising results for autoimmune diseases By Erik Robinson June 22, 2023 OHSU enrolls three patients in RNA cell therapy study.