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New technique could increase success of infertility treatment

By Erik Robinson November 10, 2016

Families struggling with infertility or a genetic predisposition for debilitating mitochondrial diseases may someday benefit from a new breakthrough led by scientists at OHSU and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

Depression symptoms tied to lung cancer survival, study finds

By Amanda Gibbs November 01, 2016

OHSU research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that patients with lung cancer who have symptoms of depression have overall lower survival rates than those without depression symptoms.

OHSU statement regarding Department of Justice complaint

November 01, 2016

OHSU has a long and honorable relationship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuing its important research mission, and is disappointed that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit, challenging OHSU's use of an overhead rate that was approved by the appropriate government agency.

‘Life lab’ a national model for research into aging in place

By Erik Robinson November 01, 2016

New four-year demo project expands in-home tracking to households in Portland, Chicago and Miami.

Oregon women sought for study on the potential connection between blood cancers and heart disease

By Amanda Gibbs October 29, 2016

As we age, as many as 10 to 30 percent of us spontaneously carry mutations in our blood cells that put us at risk for blood cancers and heart disease. Researchers at OHSU are leading a unique study for women aged 65 and older called WEAR, or Women.

Night for Networking brings employers and job seekers together

By Kristyna Wentz-Graff October 28, 2016

Hundreds of job seekers with disabilities turned out for the seventh annual OHSU Night for Networking event, held Oct. 26, at OHSU’s South Waterfront Campus.

Casey Eye Institute experts share updates on research, treatments for macular degeneration

October 27, 2016

OHSU Casey Eye Institute experts share updates on research, treatments for macular degeneration at an upcoming presentation.

OHSU to co-lead up to $90 million in Department of Defense-funded trauma research

October 26, 2016

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with OHSU and University of Colorado that could lead to $90 million in research over the next decade to improve trauma care for both civilians and military personnel.

2016 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to be unveiled, auctioned supporting Doernbecher Children's Hospital

October 26, 2016

Media are invited to preview the 2016 Doernbecher Freestyle collection before it is unveiled for public auction. The 2016 collection includes six one-of-a-kind footwear and apparel designs created by OHSU Doernbecher patients and a dedicated Nike design team.

Safety tips for Halloween

October 25, 2016

With fanciful costumes, glowing jack-o-lanterns and cauldrons of sweet treats, Halloween is always a thrilling event. Here are a few tips to help keep your family and friends safe on Oct. 31.

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