OHSU study uncovers internal cell ‘trade winds’ that drive movement and repair Breakthrough research reveals that cells use directed fluid flows to push key proteins forward, offering new insights into cancer, immunity, wound healing.

“If you can understand the differences, you can target future therapies based on how cancer cells and normal cells work differently.”

- Dr. Jim Galbraith on new #OHSUResearch uncovering internal cell ‘trade winds’ that drive movement and repair:

Vollum Seminar Series continues Thursday (4/2) with Dr Joseph Takahashi presenting “Circadian Clock Regulation
of Healthspan and Lifespan" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience

OHSU study uncovers internal cell ‘trade winds' that drive movement and repair Breakthrough research reveals that cells use directed fluid flows to push key proteins forward, offering new insights into cancer, immunity, wound healing.

Scientists at OHSU have uncovered an unknown system of internal “trade winds” that help cells move essential proteins to the front of the cell, reshaping how researchers understand cell migration, cancer spread and wound healing.

#OHSUResearch:

Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease. The compound, called SU212, ta...

"There is great science going on here, and we want to translate that science for the benefit of people."

- Dr. Sanjay Malhotra on #OHSUResearch discovering a new molecule (SU212) that could treat triple-negative #BreastCancer (via Science Daily): https://bit.ly/4uDsxy1

Scientists discover molecule that stops aggressive breast cancer in its tracks Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University have developed a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat for...

Researchers at OHSU have discovered a new molecule that could open the door to treating triple-negative #BreastCancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease.

#OHSUResearch (via Science Daily): https://bit.ly/4uDsxy1

Severe burns present threat in overdose epidemic Oregon Medicaid data show people who use smokable drugs account for over half of all burn-related hospitalizations, ED visits.

New #OHSUResearch found more than half of people treated for severe #burns in hospitals and emergency rooms over nearly a decade also used smokable #drugs other than tobacco. news.ohsu.edu/2026/03/16/severe-burns-...

Vollum Internal Speaker Series continues Thursday (3/12) with Dr Larry Trussell presenting “When omics meets ohmics:
a multimodal view of a neural system" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience

Two scientists honored with grants for innovative research OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards support research to advance human health.

Two OHSU faculty members have been awarded $750,000 grants through the OHSU Faculty Excellence and Innovation Awards, which honor exceptionally creative research with the potential to significantly advance human health. #OHSUResearch

Study finds stress-related nerves may fuel pancreatic cancer growth New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.

New #OHSUResearch points to an unexpected player in pancreatic cancer research: sympathetic nerves.

These nerves grow directly into pancreatic tumors and communicate with cancer cells and nearby support cells known as cancer-associated fibroblasts.

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Rates of Opioid-Related Diagnoses Have Increased in Pregnancy WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- The rates of opioid-related diagnoses have increased among pregnant individuals, and they are associated with increa

New #OHSUResearch finds rates of #opioid-related diagnoses have increased in #pregnancy. www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pregnancy...

Vollum Seminar Series continues Thursday (3/5) with Dr Mark Harnett presenting “Patterns and Plasticity in Adult
Neocortex" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience
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Study finds stress-related nerves may fuel pancreatic cancer growth New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.

Researchers found that certain nerves, called sympathetic nerves, that play an integral role in the body’s “fight or flight” stress response, can support pancreatic tumor growth.

#OHSUResearch:

On Thursday, Feb 26, Melanie Piller will present her Dissertation Defense: "P/Q-type voltage-gated calcium channels regulate #oligodendrocyte lineage
#cell calcium signaling and #myelination during development" at 12pm in Vollum's M1441. #OHSUResearch cc: @melanie-piller.bsky.social

Near-atomic imaging reveals promising target for 'Brain on Fire' condition Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.

New #OHSUResearch could lead to the development of new therapies for a disease triggered by an attack on one of the key neurotransmitter receptors in the #brain, the NMDA receptor. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-atomic-imag...

‪In case you missed it, last week's Internal Speaker Series featuring Dr Haining Zhong's talk titled “Imaging for a lifetime” was recorded and is available for viewing. Login & select 'stream' from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience
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Vollum Internal Speaker Series continues Thursday (2/5) with Dr James Frank presenting “Chemical probes to illuminate
#psychoactive #drug #physiology" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience

Lipoic Acid Slows Gray Matter Loss in Progressive MS New research suggests lipoic acid may slow gray matter loss in progressive multiple sclerosis. Study by Oregon Health & Science University and Portland VA.

New #OHSUResearch suggests #LipoicAcid may slow gray matter loss in progressive #MultipleSclerosis. www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-me...

Dr. Melissa Wong poses for a photo inside the Knight Cancer Research Building; a blue led displaying the Knight Cancer logo and wordmark are featured in the background

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Wong on receiving the Rood Family Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research.

Dr. Wong's research focuses on stem cell regulation in intestinal development, tissue regeneration and disease.

#OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4k04N2f

Lipoic Acid Slows Gray Matter Loss in Progressive MS New research suggests lipoic acid may slow gray matter loss in progressive multiple sclerosis. Study by Oregon Health & Science University and Portland VA.

New #OHSUResearch suggests #LipoicAcid may slow gray matter loss in progressive #MultipleSclerosis. www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-me...

Vollum Seminar Series continues Thursday (1/15) with Dr Jennifer Li presenting “Spatial cognition in #zebrafish: Learning flexible world models in a developing #brain" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience

DESCRIPTION Jeffrey Tyner (L), Ph.D., and Melissa Stewart (R), Ph.D., led a team at OHSU that discovered a new drug combination that may help people with acute myeloid leukemia. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks); Both are pictured inside of a research laboratory

“Some might ask why a #BreastCancer drug would work in #AML. But biology can be shared across different cancers. This is a great example of why keeping an open mind matters and following the data where it leads.”

- Dr. Jeffrey Tyner on her #OHSUResearch

Regular Bedtime Does Wonders for Blood Pressure WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A step as simple as sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a person's blood pressure, new research su

New #OHSUResearch suggests sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a person’s blood pressure. www.healthday.com/health-news/sleep-disord...

Untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson's, study finds Research examining millions of electronic health records strongly suggests value of treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP.

Can untreated obstructive #SleepApnea increase your risk of developing #ParkinsonsDisease? news.ohsu.edu/2025/11/24/untreated-sle... #OHSUResearch

OHSU research drives FDA approval for novel use of anemia drug in brain cancer imaging OHSU lab started exploring new use of the drug 30 years ago; now, it may improve techniques to measure, monitor aggressive brain tumors.

Looking ahead, the #OHSUResearch team plans to continue exploring various uses and potential impacts of ferumoxytol in combination with other contrast agents and imaging techniques, such as PET/MRI and hypoxia imaging.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rW8YPY

Podcast: Dumb Luck Might Have Generated a Cancer Breakthrough In the high-stakes arena of cancer drug development, SU212 was engineered as a safer twist on podophyllotoxin—a toxic killer designed to halt rogue cell division. Yet in a twist worthy of scientific s...

Did luck help generate a cancer breakthrough?

On their latest podcast, the American Council on Science & Health focuses on recent #OHSUResearch identifying a promising molecule for the treatment of triple-negative #BreastCancer.

Listen: https://bit.ly/4ja7iOW

Podcast: Dumb Luck Might Have Generated a Cancer Breakthrough In the high-stakes arena of cancer drug development, SU212 was engineered as a safer twist on podophyllotoxin—a toxic killer designed to halt rogue cell division. Yet in a twist worthy of scientific s...

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good 🔬

On their latest podcast, the American Council on Science & Health focuses on recent #OHSUResearch identifying a promising molecule for the treatment of triple-negative #BreastCancer.

Listen: https://bit.ly/4ja7iOW

OHSU research drives FDA approval for novel use of anemia drug in brain cancer imaging OHSU lab started exploring new use of the drug 30 years ago; now, it may improve techniques to measure, monitor aggressive brain tumors.

“The FDA approval of ferumoxytol for imaging is an exciting advancement for the field of neuro-oncology because it offers a new approach to imaging assessment, which may lead to improving the quality of life for patients.”

- Dr. Ramon Barajas on #OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4rW8YPY

A scientist in business attire is working intently over documents at a desk in a research setting.

“We’re now identifying many survivors six years out, which is remarkable for a population that had very few options and minimal expectations for any meaningful survival.”

- Dr. Richard Maziarz on one of the earliest CAR-T studies

#OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4oL3BjJ

A scientist in business attire is working intently over documents at a desk in a research setting.

New CAR-T therapy data 📊

Five-year data from a clinical trial for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma confirms lasting remissions in high-risk patients, even years after treatment.

#OHSUResearch: https://bit.ly/4oL3BjJ

Vollum Seminar Series continues Thursday (12/11) with Dr Josefina de Marmol presenting “Structural mechanisms of chemical specificity in the olfactory system" at noon in M1441 of the Vollum. Login & stream from link on site: bit.ly/4dXx9pc
#OHSUResearch #OHSU #neuroscience