Oregon Pancreas Tissue Registry

The Oregon Pancreas Tissue Registry (OPTR) collects health information and biospecimens from patients seen at OHSU for pancreatic cancer, syndromes related to pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, or those with a family history of pancreatic cancer. We are collecting specimens from patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, pancreatic treatment, and endoscopic ultrasound procedures.

OPTR Diagram Smallest — Diagram of how OPTR patient samples are used in clinical research. This includes searchable databases, clinical information, biobanks, biomarker detection, pathway analysis, drug development, tumor component analysis, patient derived models, and genetic screening.

OPTR samples and data are used in the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care research efforts and, as a community resource, is critical for the advancement of our pancreatic cancer research. We are grateful to our patients who gladly consent to donating their tissue and giving blood for pancreas research.

Meet the Team

Program Leader: Brett C. Sheppard, MD

Clinical Team: Terry Morgan, MD, PhD, Gregory A. Coté, M.D., M.S., Charles D. Lopez, M.D., Ph.D.

Want to Participate in OPTR?

Eligibility

Are you an OHSU patient being tested or treated for pancreatic disease?

Do you have a family history of pancreatic cancer?

If so, you may be eligible to participate in OPTR. Our team will be happy to meet with you.

What to Eexpect

Patients consenting into OPTR may donate a piece or their tumor, adjacent pancreatic tissue or fluid, blood, or other samples for research purposes.