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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Puzzling brain disease could now be better diagnosed, treated
July 10, 2019
Scientists at the OHSU Vollum Institute develop animal model for disease chronicled in a memoire and film.
Discovery could lead to new therapies for nervous system disorders
July 05, 2019
OHSU research reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin.
Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function
July 02, 2019
OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that’s activated by brief periods of exercise.
LGBTQ awareness lacking among American neurologists, new survey finds
June 14, 2019
Results highlight need for better education to improve health care for sexual and gender minorities.
OHSU, UO join forces to combat cancer with data science
June 13, 2019
The collaboration will develop large data analyzation approaches to quickly identify cell abnormalities that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Study reveals amygdala’s role in complex decision-making
June 10, 2019
Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
Female philanthropists help fund the future of women’s health
June 06, 2019
2019 Circle of Giving awards help OHSU researchers targeting breast cancer, methamphetamine addiction.
Germline gene therapy pioneer, teenage son make case for safe treatment
June 03, 2019
OHSU’s Shoukhrat Mitalipov and his son publish a perspective in Nature Medicine.
Fall prevention: Nursing professor leads study to keep older patients safe, independent
May 17, 2019
Research Week 2019: Community-based research could help clinicians, care providers offer more personalized care.
Breaking the cycle of obesity
May 16, 2019
Research Week 2019: Understanding biological, social and environmental contributors may help kids live healthier lives.