Stories

2017 ‘War on Skin Cancer Event’ aims to better understand why family matters with a melanoma diagnosis

By Amanda Gibbs May 15, 2017

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute will again hold the “War on Skin Cancer Event” Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to educate the community about sun safety and skin cancer risk factors.

May 20: Ask any skin question, see a photo tribute, walk to raise awareness at OHSU’s 2017 'War on Skin Cancer Event'

By Amanda Gibbs April 24, 2017

A free War on Skin Cancer Event at OHSU gives attendees the chance to talk with experts, participate in fundraising, evaluate potential risk for melanoma, and more.

Low-dose aspirin may slow growth of colon, pancreatic cancer cells

By Amanda Gibbs January 19, 2017

An OHSU and Oregon State University study finds aspirin may slow the spread of some types of colon and pancreatic cancer cells, Their findings are published in the American Journal of Physiology—Cell Physiology.

Mark Williams named chief strategy officer for the Knight Cancer Institute

October 21, 2016

Today OHSU announced Mark B. Williams has accepted the role of chief strategy officer for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. This is a new position focused on overseeing the budget and long-term financial sustainability of the Knight Cancer Institute.

Breaking new ground in cancer research

June 16, 2016

The 320,000 square foot Knight Cancer Institute research building will house up to 600 researchers, administrators dedicated to cancer research

Knight Cancer Institute funds 13 cancer research projects statewide

June 09, 2016

The Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU has awarded grant funding to 13 community-led projects around the state in the latest funding cycle for its Community Partnership Program. Organizations receiving funding in this round include: The Next Door, Inc., ...