New drug combinations could improve therapies for breast cancer, other aggressive cancers OHSU study finds drug combinations slow progression of the cancer and lead to cancer regression.
OHSU-developed brain surgery simulator proves valuable in nationwide test By Erik Robinson November 17, 2022 Akin to pilots training on pre-flight simulators, new simulator for brain surgeons appears to be feasible on a large scale.
OHSU scientists identify molecule that could help treat Parkinson’s By Erik Robinson November 09, 2022 Discovery could immediately suggest new avenues for drug development.
OHSU researchers confirm association between parent, child vaccination status By Nicole Rideout November 07, 2022 As public health officials urge vaccinations ahead of severe flu season, findings suggest strategy to increase childhood vaccination could be to first target parent vaccination.
OHSU second in the country to perform regenerative brain cell therapy procedure By Erik Robinson November 02, 2022 Procedure is part of a clinical trial testing new restorative form of cell therapy to help patients plagued by seizures.
Pleasure-producing human clitoris has more than 10,000 nerve fibers By Franny White October 27, 2022 First known count of human clitoral nerve fibers could improve health, sexual function.
University of Oregon football helmet auction raises more than $66,000 for breast cancer research at OHSU By Amanda Gibbs October 26, 2022 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute director, employees share their appreciation in a thank-you video.
Gun violence prevention is focus of final Marquam Talks lecture series By Erik Robinson October 25, 2022 OHSU researcher Kathleen Carlson will discuss gun violence as a public health issue in free public event.
New statewide report reveals significant impacts from firearm injury across Oregon By Erik Robinson October 20, 2022 OHSU’s new Gun Violence Prevention Research Center issues inaugural report.
Discovery gives insight into brain function, breakdowns By Erik Robinson October 19, 2022 OHSU researchers identify key molecule that contributes to understanding, developing treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, autism.
OHSU biostatistician elected to National Academy of Medicine By Franny White October 17, 2022 Miguel Marino, Ph.D., recognized for novel statistical approaches to health equity research.