Press Release: New Patient-Designed Facilities Open On Portland’s South Waterfront
Three years after breaking ground, two unconventional health care facilities are officially complete.
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Press Release: OHSU’s Dr. Brian Druker receives prestigious Sjöberg Prize
Today the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director Brian Druker, M.D., has been awarded the 2019 Sjöberg Prize for his “ground-breaking contributions to the clinical development of targeted therapy directed against genetic aberrations in cancer.” His
Press Release: Knight Cancer Institute Funds 17 Projects Addressing Cancer-Related Health Disparities
Newly funded projects include the Asian Health & Service Center, which received a grant to help increase culturally and linguistically appropriate cancer resources for Asian communities in Oregon.
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute has announced grant funding to 17 community-led projects around the state for its Community Partnership Program.
Opinion: Responsible Gene Editing Research Is Necessary Now More Than Ever
A lead OHSU researcher joins the criticism against the use of gene editing of normal embryos, saying the CRISPR technology holds tremendous promise but needs to be used responsibly.
News broke this week from Hong Kong of the first gene-modified babies, born in China; the revelation struck close to home here at OHSU.
Press Release: Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation Announces New Executive Director
Sadie Williams, an experienced Portland fundraiser, has been named executive director of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, effective Oct. 29.
Study identifies new genetic risk factors for autism
A new study published online today in the journal Nature identifies 27 genes that, if mutated, will either cause autism or contribute to its risk. The study is the most comprehensive look at the genomes of parents and children where one child is affected by autism.
PORTLAND, Ore. – A new study published online today in the journal Nature identifies 27 genes that, if mutated, will either cause autism or contribute to its risk. The study is the most comprehensive look at the genomes of parents and children where one child is affected by autism.
OHSU Board of Directors to Meet Thursday, Jan. 30
The OHSU Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting. Agenda items include:
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.
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