Featured Events

May 23, 2013 Presented by: Melinda Allie and Kaija Maggard 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. UHS 8B60 Determining what is human subjects research and what is not can feel like a tricky process. Come discuss with the IRB Analysts why you must submit a request for determination to the IRB and gain a clearer understanding of how these regulatory-based decisions are made. Topics include: Quality Assessment and Improvement v. Research Human Subject v. Non-Human Subject … Read More

OHSU Research Week starts today with, oral presentations beginning at noon. Listen to your colleagues present their latest findings, or swing by a poster session in the afternoon. You’re also invited to the reception this afternoon. Here is an overview of Monday’s schedule: 12 p.m. Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Drug & Alcohol Abuse Oral Presentations in the OHSU Auditorium and Old Library 1:30 p.m. Bioimaging, Cancer (Molecular) I, and Cardiovascular System Oral Presentations in the OHSU … Read More

The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology invites you to attend the 23nd Annual John M. Brookhart Lecture. This year, we’re pleased to be hosting Cori Bargmann, Ph.D., Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Torsten N. Wiesel Professor; Head, Lulu and Anthony Wang Laboratory of Neural Circuits and Behavior, Rockefeller University. Dr. Bargmann will be discussing the “Neuromodulation and regulation of long-term behavioral states.” The lecture will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Medical Student Lecture Hall, Richard Jones … Read More

The symposium Cellular Imaging at the Nanoscale will take place at OHSU on June 27-28, 2013, in the Old Library Auditorium. This event will showcase cutting-edge microscopy technologies that can be used to image biological systems at high resolution. Presentations and discussions will focus on imaging cellular systems in 4D, novel tools and probes for imaging, super-resolution microscopy (SRM), and correlated light and electron microscopy. Imaging experts, including Eric Betzig (Janelia Farm), Alice Ting (MIT), … Read More

New this year at OHSU Research Week, we’ve planned a series of career development panels that are designed to spark conversation between students, fellows, and faculty on topics like developing a good relationship with you mentor, finding a job, and surviving grad school. OHSU Researchers from all disciplines are welcome to attend. How to prepare for the job search and interview process Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., OHSU Auditorium Postdoctoral fellows and … Read More

If you ever wonder what research we’re working on here at OHSU, now is your chance to find out. May 20-24, more than 300 students, faculty, fellows and research staff will be presenting their work at OHSU Research Week. All OHSU employees are welcome to attend. Below are some highlights from the Research Week schedule. Over 350 scientific presentations Listen to OHSU researchers present their research at one of 26 oral sessions, or check out … Read More

Could there be heavy metals in your baby food or drinking water? Get common household items tested for metal content at this year’s Metal Ion Core Open House on Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. New this year is heavy metal testing on baby formula and food, and dog food. The Ralle Lab will be using their Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, or ICP-MS, to test for metals such as copper, iron and zinc, and … Read More

Do you have an unfortunate set of data? A photo of a lab “fail”? Or a particularly ugly graph? Turn that ugly data into a brand new iPod Nano! During Student Day at OHSU Research Week, Friday, May 24, students will vote for the ugliest piece of data. We all have some form ugly data in our notebooks, and it’s different in every field. So submit your data, and let’s have a laugh at our … Read More

The OHSU Research Week 2013 schedule has been posted. To find a specific presenter, enter their name into the search bar on the right side of the page. Questions? Contact research@ohsu.edu.

Are you interested in patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research? Are you thinking about applying to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute? Join us for an informal panel discussion with faculty and staff who have participated in the PCORI review process or had their work funded by a PCORI grant. The discussion will cover strategies for writing a successful PCORI grant as well as how PCORI-funded projects differ from federally funded research. The panel will … Read More