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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Project seeks to develop retinal screening for Alzheimer’s
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OHSU biomedical engineer and imaging scientist awarded federal funding for high-risk, high-reward project.
Two scientists honored with grants for innovative research
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OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards support research to advance human health.
Scientists identify target to treat devastating brain disease
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OHSU researchers use near-atomic imaging to find promising target for ‘Brain on Fire’ condition.
States with abortion restrictions have worse outcomes for patients using fertility treatment
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OHSU study highlights continued far-reaching implications of abortion restrictions on reproductive health care.
OHSU researchers find breast cancer drug boosts leukemia treatment
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Scientists identified a new drug combination that could overcome treatment resistance in acute myeloid leukemia.
Blood test finds seven times more cancers than standard screenings
December 26, 2025
OHSU radiation oncologist presents promising study findings, launches a third, Medicare-backed study.
Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled, OHSU study finds
December 23, 2025
Researchers emphasize urgent need for accessible, wraparound health care for mothers, families.
Cannabis products with more THC slightly reduce pain, cause more side effects
December 22, 2025
Research review also finds products higher in CBD than THC have almost no benefit in reducing pain.
OHSU study finds exposure to common air pollutants alters adolescent brain development
December 19, 2025
Researchers warn these structural changes could impact children’s health, well-being; environmental, public health policy will be critical to protecting brain health, they say.
OHSU research drives FDA approval for novel use of anemia drug in brain cancer imaging
December 17, 2025
OHSU lab started exploring new use of the drug 30 years ago; now, it may improve techniques to measure, monitor aggressive brain tumors.