Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

10/09/2025

10/07/2025

“Over the next three years, we’re going to change the way rural people who use drugs access health care."

The new initiative will rely on peer counselors to reach out to vulnerable people, especially those experiencing homelessness, and connect them directly with health care professionals through a mobile tablet or smartphone.

After a successful trial, expanded project will address HIV, hepatitis C, substance use, mental health in 20 counties across Oregon.

10/03/2025

“This award will provide support to reach all individuals in the region who are interested in clinical trials, for new scientific investigators entering the field, and to better understand the cause of early cognitive decline and measures to promote continued cognitive health.”

A center dedicated to improving research and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias at Oregon Health & Science University has earned $22.8 million in continued federal funding over the next five years.

Federal award supports only Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Oregon, funded to study dementia, other late life cognitive disorders.

10/02/2025

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and partnering institutions received a three-year, $4.25 million federal award as part of a $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative launched by the NIH in September.

“We’re looking to find out what supports and what services do they need? What programs work and what don’t? Autistic people, their parents and their caregivers have the right to know what works for them.”

Researchers at OHSU, collaborating institutions embark on three-year NIH-funded study focusing on health outcomes.

10/01/2025

Science + community = change. ✨ With a new $4.25M federal award from National Institutes of Health (NIH), Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and partners are joining forces with the autism community to reimagine what health can look like — combining science with lived experience to create meaningful change for people with autism. 💙

“Autistic people are valued members of our community here in Oregon and around the country, and OHSU researchers have been at the forefront of investigating important scientific questions that matter to these families,” said OHSU President Dr. Shereef Elnahal.

Autism now affects about 1 in 31 children in the U.S. (via CDC). Led by Dr. Katharine Zuckerman, professor of pediatrics in the School of Medicine, OHSU is launching an initiative to improve quality of life through better preventative care, sleep, nutrition, and community support programs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46LurBp

09/30/2025

A milestone in a promising technique to address infertility.

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos.

The development offers a potential avenue for in vitro gametogenesis — the process of creating gametes — to treat infertility for women of advanced maternal age or those who are unable to produce viable eggs due to previous treatment of cancer or other causes.

Research develops proof of concept for treatment of infertility affecting millions.

09/27/2025

Oregon Health & Science University mourns the passing of Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A., who spent more than four decades serving the people of Oregon as a retinal surgeon, and led OHSU as president for more than a decade of dramatic growth and change, until retiring in 2018.

“Our hearts go out to his family, and the extensive circle of friends, supporters and admirers around the state and well beyond.”

Robertson’s vision for serving all of Oregon’s 98,000 square miles will have lasting impacts for generations to come.

09/19/2025

The OHSU School of Nursing in September graduated the inaugural Bend cohort from its accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program, following 15 months of labs, simulations and hands-on clinical work across the region.

“Central Oregon is a growing area, and there’s a lot of important health care delivered there. OHSU graduates will bring significant contributions to that care. Launching a program in Bend is value added for the Central Oregon community.”

Congratulations to all!

Central Oregon program helps grow health care workforce, serves rural areas.

09/10/2025

White coat ceremonies, graduations and more!🥼 🎓 📜

Earlier this summer, OHSU learners celebrated key milestones in their journeys from the OHSU School of Dentistry, OHSU School of Medicine and OHSU Physician Assistant and Radiation Therapy programs. https://now.ohsu.edu/member/post/traditions-ohsu-academic-mission/029f2548-a544-4e72-8b2f-99da67686242

08/19/2025

“This is one of the first studies to show that over-the-counter birth control pills are reaching the very people they’re meant to help — those who face the greatest barriers to care."

Two years ago, the FDA approved the sale of an over-the-counter birth control pill for the first time in the United States without a prescription.

A nationwide study published yesterday reveals the decision has dramatically improved access to contraception, especially among women who otherwise would have had no birth control at all, either because they lack insurance or routine access to health care.

Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.