Knight Cancer Institute Stories

Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson’s disease also drives skin cancer

By Erik Robinson April 09, 2025

Different behaviors of same key protein in neurons, skin cells suggest new therapies should target the alpha-synuclein protein.

Shivaani Kummar appointed interim Chief Executive of the Knight Cancer Institute

By OHSU Communications March 20, 2025

Kummar will serve until OHSU's new president is able to recruit a permanent leader for the institute.

Clinical trial shows promising results for boosting colorectal cancer screening in rural areas

By Angela Yeager March 17, 2025

With more than 5,600 Medicaid enrollees in rural Oregon, the study addresses low screening rates.

OHSU study confirms link between breast density, higher breast cancer risk

By Angela Yeager March 10, 2025

Risk of developing breast cancer is 1.7 times higher for women with dense breasts.

New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy

By Angela Yeager February 12, 2025

Called PAC-MANN, the test developed at OHSU could help save lives.

OHSU awarded $1.4 million for new cancer drug development training program

By Amanda Gibbs February 04, 2025

NIH grant funds immersive program to give M.D., Ph.D. postdoctoral fellows hands-on training in cancer drug development.

OHSU researchers use AI machine learning to map hidden molecular interactions in bacteria

By Angela Yeager January 24, 2025

‘Discovery-driven science leading to real-world applications’: Study opens new pathways for cancer research, treatments.

OHSU clinicians, researchers expand patient-centered approach to reduce HPV prevalence, increase vaccination rates

By Nicole Rideout January 21, 2025

Community partner praises the emphasis on awareness, education, engagement: ‘Information can be provided in the language of the community and services are offered in a location that’s comfortable and convenient’.

New study identifies how blood vessel dysfunction can worsen chronic disease

By Angela Yeager January 10, 2025

Discovery could lead to new prevention, treatment strategies for cancer, diabetes, fibrosis, many other diseases.

Expanding cancer services through projects identified by communities across Oregon

By Amanda Gibbs December 19, 2024

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding will increase cancer survivorship programs, cervical cancer screening, among other initiatives.