‘Life lab’ a national model for research into aging in place
November 01, 2016
New four-year demo project expands in-home tracking to households in Portland, Chicago and Miami.
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Oregon women sought for study on the potential connection between blood cancers and heart disease
October 29, 2016
As we age, as many as 10 to 30 percent of us spontaneously carry mutations in our blood cells that put us at risk for blood cancers and heart disease. Researchers at OHSU are leading a unique study for women aged 65 and older called WEAR, or Women.
Casey Eye Institute experts share updates on research, treatments for macular degeneration
October 27, 2016
OHSU Casey Eye Institute experts share updates on research, treatments for macular degeneration at an upcoming presentation.
OHSU to co-lead up to $90 million in Department of Defense-funded trauma research
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with OHSU and University of Colorado that could lead to $90 million in research over the next decade to improve trauma care for both civilians and military personnel.
2016 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to be unveiled, auctioned supporting Doernbecher Children's Hospital
October 26, 2016
Media are invited to preview the 2016 Doernbecher Freestyle collection before it is unveiled for public auction. The 2016 collection includes six one-of-a-kind footwear and apparel designs created by OHSU Doernbecher patients and a dedicated Nike design team.
Safety tips for Halloween
October 25, 2016
With fanciful costumes, glowing jack-o-lanterns and cauldrons of sweet treats, Halloween is always a thrilling event. Here are a few tips to help keep your family and friends safe on Oct. 31.
Nurse practitioners fill gap by providing timely help in recording end-of-life treatment wishes
October 21, 2016
Not all states allow nurse practitioners to make a patient’s treatment wishes part of their medical record, yet a six-year study concludes that they can improve seriously ill patients’ access to advance-care planning. Nurse practitioners often serve as the primary care provider or a member of the team caring for patients in the last months of their lives when they are most likely to seek end-of-life treatment counseling.
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.
NIH director Dr. Francis Collins to present the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture
October 18, 2016
CALENDAR ALERT: The Director of the National Institutes of Health, Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., will give this year’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture.
Fiscal Year 2016 achievements in technology transfer, business development
October 13, 2016
For 11 years, TTBD has hosted an award ceremony to celebrate university accomplishments and recognize OHSU employees who’ve made significant contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship, industry partnership, patenting, and technology commercialization. Following are highlights from last night’s 2016 TTBD Awards Ceremony.
