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2022 Research and Innovation Awards

Congratulations to the OHSU members recognized in the 2022 Research and Innovation Awards program, which highlights those in our community who have been successful in building new partnerships and innovations over the past year. This includes recognition of those who have received patents, participated in industry-sponsored research and successfully had their inventions licensed for commercialization. In addition, five OHSU members are honored for their significant contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship this year. Read the full 2022 Research and Innovation Awards program.
Featured news
The Oregon Bioscience Association releases their 2022 Economic Impact Report
This year’s economic impact report from the Oregon Bioscience Association provides details on Oregon’s thriving bioscience ecosystem. The bioscience sector demonstrated a total impact of $15.6 billion in output, $5 billion in income and nearly 66,000 jobs statewide. The report also breaks metrics down sectors, examining both the private bioscience industry and life science research in Oregon. Life science research at Oregon universities and hospitals, including OHSU, directly generated $882.3 million in economic activity, including $522.8 million in wages and 5,870 jobs. View the full 2022 Economic Impact Report for more details.
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Featured event
Biomedical Entrepreneurship Fireside Chat Series
Fireside chats with biomedical entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts help academic innovators quickly learn the essentials. Visit the UW events page for details about each session, and register here.
June 30, 2022, 2-3pm
Week 1: Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Its Unique Challenges
July 7, 2022, 2-3pm
Week 2: Biomedical Business Models, Budgets, and Funding Sources
July 14, 2022, 2-3pm
Week 3: Biomedical Regulatory Strategy and Product Development
July 21, 2022, 2-3pm
Week 4: PNW Regional Resources for Biomedical Entrepreneurs
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Featured startup
OHSU Startup Company GoCheck aims to improve early diagnosis of ophthalmic diseases
Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) startup company, GoCheck, has a clear mission to protect kids from preventable vision impairment and blindness. Based on foundational technology from OHSU faculty member David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., the company’s product, GoCheck Kids, utilizes a phone-based screening platform to provide instant and affordable early eye screening.
View the video that tells the story of one family where the utilization of GoCheck Kids’ screening tool at a routine pediatric check-up led to the eventual diagnosis of the potentially fatal cancer, retinoblastoma. Read the full GoCheck company profile on OHSU Innovates to hear about the impact their screening tool is having on the lives of patients, and visit the GoCheck company website to learn more.