Study finds stress-related nerves may fuel pancreatic cancer growth
New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.
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OHSU Biofabrication Hub develops organs, bone for pioneering research into cancer, more
June 01, 2023
$1 million funding will bring state-of-the-art technologies for building with living cells.
OHSU research offers clues for potential widespread HIV cure in people
May 25, 2023
New study reveals first details on how stem cell transplantation can kill virus that causes AIDS.
OHSU patient nearly seizure-free after regenerative brain cell therapy
May 18, 2023
Portland woman one of two in country to undergo new type of brain procedure; ‘Someone has to be the first patient … That requires a lot of bravery and optimism,’ says surgeon.
Parkinson’s disease clinical trial tests exercise regimen to improve movement
May 16, 2023
OHSU conducts first-of-its-kind study to see if exercise can help patients with the complex movement of turning, prevent dangerous falls.
OHSU researcher uncovering effects of stress, trauma on brain development and mental health
May 04, 2023
Kristen L. Mackiewicz Seghete, Ph.D., hopes neurobiological research can lead to improved, expanded treatments, interventions for at-risk women.
Clinician using the power of research to alleviate chronic pain
May 03, 2023
‘All of my research questions come from working with patients’: OHSU anesthesiology faculty Sandy Christiansen, M.D., builds research portfolio.
Internationally renowned OHSU cancer biologist elected to the National Academy of Sciences
May 02, 2023
Lisa Coussens, Ph.D., earns one of the highest honors in the field of science and research.
A surgeon-scientist blazes a new path to immune-based cancer treatment
May 02, 2023
Discovery by Robert Eil, M.D., points the way to boost the cancer-killing power of T cells.
OHSU dermatologists detect the world’s smallest skin cancer
May 01, 2023
Guinness World Records recognizes the team that verified the world’s smallest skin cancer, OHSU leaders emphasize the importance of early cancer detection.
Nurse-scientist seeks to improve heart failure care through research
May 01, 2023
Quin Denfeld, Ph.D., shifted career from intensive care to scientific discovery.