'Science will lead us out of the pandemic'

OHSU quickly marshals its research expertise, resources to participate in the global scientific race to confront COVID-19

By Rachel Shafer May 21, 2020 Portland, Oregon

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COVID-19 antibody testing

Daniel Streblow, Ph.D., left, and Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D. work in OHSUs in-house COVID-19 testing lab where they will be conducting antibody testing. The researchers are also hoping to find out if people can be re-infected, and how long antibodies remain in the body following infection. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff

Susan Hayflick, M.D. (OHSU)

Peter Barr-Gillespie, Ph.D.

Peter Barr-Gillespie, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief research officer, 2018. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Jay Nelson, Ph.D.

Jay Nelson, Ph.D., founder and director of the OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, senior scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, and professor of molecular microbiology and immunology in the OHSU School of Medicine. (OHSU)

Peter Graven, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D.

Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff

Daniel Streblow, Ph.D.

Daniel Streblow, Ph.D., professor of molecular microbiology and immunology in the OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, OHSU School of Medicine. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Tom Beer, M.D., F.A.C.P. (OHSU)

Tom Beer, M.D., F.A.C.P., deputy director, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Director, OHSU Prostate Cancer Research Program. (OHSU)

David Ellison, M.D. (OHSU)

Susan Gurley, M.D., Ph.D.

Susan Gurley, M.D., Ph.D., 2019, (OHSU)

Brian O’Roak, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Brian J. O'Roak, Ph.D., associate professor of molecular and medical genetics in the OHSU School of Medicine. (OHSU/John Valls)

Andrew Adey, Ph.D.

Andrew Adey, PH.D., assistant professor of Molecular & Medical Genetics at OHSU, January 27, 2017. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Albert Chi, M.D., M.S.E.

Albert Chi, M.D., M.S.E., associate professor of trauma, critical care and acute care surgery, OHSU School of Medicine. (OHSU)

Craig Newgard, M.D., M.P.H.

Craig Newgard, M.D., M.P.H., 2014. (OHSU)

Esther Choo, M.D., M.P.H. (OHSU)

David Zonies, M.D., M.P.H.

David Zonies, M.D., M.P.H., 2019. (OHSU)

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Roger Chou, M.D. (OHSU)

Simulation lab

(From left, clockwise) Evan Fontaine, Dr. Albert Chi, Dennis Child, Whitney Menzel, and Dr. Stephanie Nonas test out a ventilator, at OHSU Simulation, April 22, 2020. OHSU's simulation programs allow health care workers to train in a safe environment where they can learn and perfect skills needed to safely care for COVID-19 patients. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff

3D-printed ventilator

Dr. Albert Chi, left, and Whitney Menzel look over a new ventilator created with 3D-printing technology, at OHSU, April 22, 2020. The design does not require electricity and operates off of a standard oxygen tank. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff

COVID-19 lab

Taylor Jones processes COVID-19 tests, March 25, 2020. OHSU launched an in-house COVID-19 testing lab and plans to ramp up testing in the coming weeks. The lab was assembled through a collaboration of multiple research teams across OHSU. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff

COVID-19 lab

OHSU launched an in-house COVID-19 testing lab and plans to ramp up testing in the coming weeks. The lab was assembled through a collaboration of multiple research teams across OHSU. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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OHSU Emergency Department

Jordan Young, M.D., left, and Ran Ran, M.D., don protective gear before entering a patient room during a shift at the OHSU Emergency Department, May 18, 2020. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff