We are still seeing international interest in last week’s breakthrough at the OHSU primate center which will assist in the development of stem cell therapies. In addition to coverage by several papers, radio and TV stations, The Onion has even covered the news. A few other recent stories below. SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN AGORAVOX (Italia) THE TIMES OF INDIA HUFFINGTON POST SECOND STORY from the HP If you want to hear more from the scientist behind the breakthrough, be sure to … Read More
We have some really interesting news out of OHSU’s primate center today that I believe will get some national attention. Researchers who are studying the use of stem cells for treating diseases like Parkinson’s have made some significant findings that help explain what stem cells can do and what they cannot. The result of the research also happens to be a worldwide first – the first chimera monkeys (monkeys from a combination of embryonic stem … Read More
Here’s a neat story that popped up online this morning. The Oregonian shared it’s “most shared” stories of 2011 and we’re proud to say that some of our breakthroughs are among them. Specifically: 12 Fetal origins: How adult disease risk takes shape before you are born. Researchers have identified many environmental exposures during fetal development that appear to set the stage for diseases decades later in life. They presented research at an international meeting in … Read More
Today OHSU researcher and Oregon National Primate Research Center Director Dr. Nancy Haigwood had an opinion piece published in The Portland Tribune. Excerpt: Benefits of animal research surround us. In fact, these benefits flow through our veins. We’ve all received vaccinations to prevent horrible diseases that once caused early death or serious illness. Thanks to vaccine research in animals, you only encounter diseases such as smallpox, measles and polio in history books – not on … Read More
As an academic health and research center, OHSU uses several methods to understand the many causes of diseases and to develop new treatments. These methods include: genetic studies, tissue studies, computer modeling, and human and animal studies. OHSU is not alone. Every major university, business and organization involved in health research uses these same methods. Occasionally, OHSU receives questions about the role of animals in research. There are several common questions…and below are some answers. … Read More
Unless you live in a cave and I know you don’t…you have probably heard that today is World AIDS Day. OHSU has had some significant successes as of late in developing an AIDS vaccine (see here and here) …but what does that mean for patients? I spoke with OHSU AIDS researcher and primate center director Dr. Nancy Haigwood about the chance of an AIDS vaccine in the next decade or so. Here’s what she had … Read More
I just issued a press release that says a lot about the good people who work at OHSU’s primate center. During an inspection last week, the USDA reviewed the center over a period of 2 days and found no noncompliant items. See below: That’s a pretty significant thing given the fact these these inspections are unannounced and very comprehensive. As for our animal housing facilities themselves, I just shot some video of our outdoor … Read More
Last week, OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center held a summer day camp like no other. Dozens of middle schoolers (and future scientists) visited the animals, met researchers and the many people who care for the animals at the primate center. Here’s a short video to show you how things went.
Thanks to health research, we have come a long way in the battle against many forms of cancer including ovarian cancer. While there is much more work to be done in beating the disease, researchers are now looking at the long term impacts of cancer therapies and improving the quality of life for those who survive. A news story that is starting to air across the country focuses on one such effort at OHSU. Here … Read More
A Japanese Macaque Monkey at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center is one of the oldest in the world and he’s still going strong. The monkey, named Trapper, lives in an outdoor corral with dozens of other Japanese Macaque monkeys at ONPRC. On Friday, animal care staff through a birthday party for him. He’s turning 38. The party will included a piñata, healthy animal treats, and wrapped presents for the monkeys. Here is some video … Read More
