OCTRI Mission

To enhance the efficiency and quality of rigorously translating research ideas into impact.

A catalyst for your translational research

We are the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute. You’ll come to know us as OCTRI, pronounced “oak tree”. If you’re an investigator, regional partner, or member of a study team, we’re here to support you in the critical stages of clinical and translational research. No matter where you are in the process, we can help you remove barriers, apply best practices, and translate biomedical advances into treatments.

Learn more about our impact.

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An OCTRI team member will respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.

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Pacific NW CTSA hubs and PBRNS receive collaborative NIH award to enhance rural health

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OCTRI, the University of Washington CTSA hub (ITHS), and their affiliated primary care practice-based research networks, ORPRN and WPRN, will make up new northwest research rub that will focus on improving health outcomes through research with rural primary care practices. 

Read the full story on OHSU News.

OCTRI Usage and Impact: Unique Support and Resources for OHSU Research

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OCTRI provides broad-based infrastructure to support efficient and effective clinical and translational research at OHSU. We supported 57% of OHSU NIH-funded investigators across all OHSU schools in FY 2024.

Review the full report to learn how we impact research at OHSU.

Training for the clinical research workforce

New drug discovery series launches July 31

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Join OCTRI and OHSU Innovates for the launch of a new series, Drug Discovery Sessions, featuring real-world strategies for aligning research with therapeutic development.

The fireside chat on July 31 at 12:00 pm will feature local experts, Drs. Sanjay Malhotra and Nabil Alkayed, who will discuss how practical shifts in research strategy can naturally lead to new opportunities for discovery, funding, and broader impact.

Learn more and register on the event page.