June 18, 2013 – For years, Alzheimer's researchers have focused on two proteins that accumulate in the brains of people with Alzheimer's and may contribute to the disease: plaques made up of the protein amyloid-beta, and tangles of another protein, called tau.
April 24, 2013 – Oregon Health & Science University Foundation today announced it has named L. Keith Todd as its new leader. Todd will assume the presidency of OHSU's nonprofit fundraising affiliate effective June 1, 2013. Todd has also been named senior vice president for advancement by OHSU.