Michael Recht, M.D., Ph.D., presents results of the HOPE-B gene therapy trial at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.

Jack L. Ferracane, Ph.D., is the first editor of the new American Dental Association journal JADA Foundational Science.

After Vancouver resident Richard Moody had a heart transplant at OHSU 26 years ago, he became friends with his organ donor’s family; the donor’s mother, Jackie Schulze, says: “He got Jennifer’s heart and it started beating right away. He’s kind and compassionate and talented –- someone Jennifer would have really liked."

High vaccine demand at the Oregon Convention Center results in 7,200 people getting vaccinated May 16.

In a story citing epidemiologists’ thoughts on when the pandemic could be resolved, Cynthia Morris, Ph.D., notes reopening the economy without high vaccination rates could be associated with continued outbreaks: “Lack of ability to effectively vaccinate globally may continue to haunt us.”

Mark Pennesi, M.D., Ph.D., says, preliminary results of two Phase 1/2 clinical trials evaluating experimental gene therapy treatments for achromatopsia, which impairs color vision, indicate the treatments can produce “encouraging signs of biologic activity.”

Contestants in the current season of the reality TV show "Top Chef," which was filmed in Portland, were challenged to make to-go meals for health care workers at OHSU and other hospitals.

In a story about Aish Dhananjay, who has organized the delivery of about 20,000 meals to area hospitals during the pandemic, Brittney Caldera, R.N., says: “It has been so wonderful to receive these kinds of donations from the community. It feels like a community hug from everyone.”

In a story about Oregonians reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Cliff Coleman, M.D., says: “People who are really adamant that they don't want it are often citing information that's just factually incorrect.”

OHSU La Grande nursing students learn about providing virtual patient care through a telehealth simulation exercise.