OHSU Board of Directors to Meet Thursday, Jan. 30
The OHSU Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting. Agenda items include:
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OHSU Neuroscientist Wins Presidential Award for Promising Scientists
Damien Fair's research focuses on brain development, providing a better understanding of ADHD, autism
An Oregon Health & Science University neuroscientist who studies the developing brain has won a special presidential award — the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their careers.
Antioxidant Drug Knocks Down Multiple Sclerosis-Like Disease in Mice
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have discovered that an antioxidant designed by scientists more than a dozen years ago to fight damage within human cells significantly helps symptoms in mice that have a multiple sclerosis-like disease.
Study: Moderate Alcohol Consumption Boosts Body's Immune System
Medical science has known for years that people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol actually have a reduced risk of death. In general, they are healthier and have better cardiovascular function that those who don't drink alcohol at all.
OHSU Publicizes its Adult, Pediatric Emergency Room Wait Times Online
A new and helpful resource—adult and pediatric emergency room wait times—is available on Oregon Health & Science University's website.
Treatments in Development for Narcolepsy May Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Fatigue
Uncovering the cause of fatigue represents a turning point in identifying possible therapies to counteract this debilitating side effect
Fatigue brought on by chemotherapy may be reversed with orexin, a brain protein that regulates arousal and sleep, according to a study led by an investigator with the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
The Oregon Community Foundation Makes Biggest Discretionary Grant in its History to OHSU's Knight Cancer Challenge
The board of directors of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) made the largest discretionary grant in the organization's 40-year history in support of Oregon Health & Science University's Knight Cancer Challenge to raise money for research to combat the disease. The $1 million grant to the OHSU Foundation was announced Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Nike Doernbecher Freestyle X collection available to public for first time Saturday
Highly sought-after, collectible Doernbecher Freestyle collection will be available at the Nike Portland retail location and online at nikestore.com
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The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle X collection, seven one-of-a-kind shoes and matching apparel items, will be available for purchase for the first time. OHSU Doernbecher patient-designers will be on hand to launch their designs, sign autographs and share their inspiring stories of triumph over serious illness. This year's patient-designers include:
Medical Research Foundation Honors top Oregon Scientists, Mentors
Distinguished Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University faculty members, nonprofit organization receive MRF annual awards for scientific leadership, innovation
The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon has announced its 2013 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon. The awards were presented Thursday, Nov. 14, at a reception in Portland.
Honorees
OHSU School of Dentistry Scientists to Kick off National Network Clinical Study
A $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant will support an OHSU cracked tooth study
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry researchers are preparing t
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