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Vaccine technology developed by OHSU scientists acquired by industry leaders

By Ariane Le Chevallier January 25, 2017

A first-of-its-kind vaccine technology platform developed by renowned scientists at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, has been acquired by Vir Biotechnology, a San Francisco-based biotech startup backed by leading industry investor ARCH Venture Partners and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a leading funder of global health initiatives.

Governor emphasizes importance of health care access at OHSU residency program in Klamath Falls

By Erin Hoover Barnett January 25, 2017

Gov. Kate Brown visited the OHSU Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Program in Klamath Falls Jan. 24 to help drive home the importance of the Oregon Health Plan given state and federal budget challenges.

Doernbecher Freestyle: 13 years of kicks, more than $16.5 million raised

By Tracy Brawley January 24, 2017

Since 2004, 78 kids from across Oregon and Southwest Washington have participated in Doernbecher Freestyle, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that pairs OHSU Doernbecher patients with Nike designers to create unique shoe and apparel collections that are auctioned and sold at retail, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the children’s hospital.

Cancer survivor thanks her caregivers with a song

By Amanda Gibbs January 23, 2017

Suse Skinner, 70, is fighting her second battle with cancer. In 2005 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, then in August 2016 she was admitted to OHSU for her first induction chemotherapy session for acute myeloid leukemia, where she underwent 24/7 chemotherapy for six days followed by six weeks of recovery.

OHSU announces 2017 Brain Awareness lecture series

January 23, 2017

This season's OHSU Brain Awareness lecture series will explore what happens with the brain when we’re not fully conscious, including moral choices, the effects of physical touch and vivid dreams. WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday, March 20; Monday, March 27; and Tuesday, April 4 WHERE: Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland DETAILS: This season’s lectures will explore what happens...

What's next? Discussing the future of health care and possible ACA repeal

By Tracy Brawley January 20, 2017

Hundreds of people attended the inaugural "Public Health Portland Style" forum to discuss the future of health care.

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.

Portland public health experts to present impacts of 'Obamacare to Trumpcare'

By Tracy Brawley January 18, 2017

On the eve of the inauguration of the 45th U.S. president, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health will host a public discussion aimed at addressing one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2016 presidential election: the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Should cancer doctors disclose financial conflicts of interest when they tweet?

By Amanda Gibbs January 17, 2017

Conversations centered on health care are increasingly taking place on social media. For example, doctors, patients, advocates, the FDA and members of the pharmaceutical industry frequently interact on Twitter, discussing new drugs and devices.

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.: A time for reflection

January 16, 2017

Today, as the world pauses to reflect on the words of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., members of the OHSU community share how his teachings impact and guide theirpersonal and professional goals every day of the year.

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