Contact us
Email: dosinfo@ohsu.edu
Location
Knight Cancer Research Building
2720 S. Moody Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
Advancing cancer research together
The Division of Oncological Sciences at OHSU pushes the boundaries of cancer research. We turn groundbreaking discoveries into cutting-edge treatments and interventions to reduce cancer’s impact.
When you join us as faculty, a trainee or staff, you’ll find a focus on team science: collaborative research across disciplines to solve complex problems. That includes working closely with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
You’ll team up with experts in:
- Cancer biology
- Data science
- Translational science
- Population science
Our diversity is our strength. We provide an academic home where faculty, trainees and staff can:
- Tackle critical questions and unmet needs in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship
- Share the latest technology, methods and data
- Work within a robust research infrastructure
- Engage with community advocates and projects
- Connect with clinicians and industry
- Get mentorship from a broad range of experts
Research sections
The Division of Oncological Sciences has three sections that span the cancer continuum, from basic biology to population science.
Discovery and translational oncology
In Discovery and Translational Oncology,[link to new page] you’ll find research that ranges from traditional wet labs to clinical trials focusing on better understanding the biology of cancer. You’ll work closely with experts in:
- Biofabrication
- Cancer biology
- Experimental therapeutics
- Molecular and medical genetics
- Precision oncology
Cancer population science
In Cancer Population Science, you’ll find a focus on population-level research to understand why people get cancer. You’ll work on refining methods for conducting cancer screening and improving survivorship. You’ll partner with experts in:
- Clinical and behavioral interventions
- Community outreach and engagement
- Epidemiology
- Health care disparities
- Informatics
- Prevention
- Early detection
- Survivorship and cancer control
Technology, systems and data science
In Technology, Systems and Data Science,[link to new page] you’ll take part in developing new tools and methods to address pressing problems in cancer research. You’ll collaborate with experts in:
- Biomedical engineering
- Biomedical informatics
- Computational biology
- Clinical sciences
- Experimental biology
- Systems biology
Resources
When you work with us, you’ll have access to:
About us
The Division of Oncological Sciences is an OHSU School of Medicine unit supported by the Knight Cancer Institute. Research faculty, trainees and staff work together in the Knight Cancer Research Building. The seven-floor, state-of-the-art facility opened in 2018 and was designed for collaboration.
Our team values include:
- Connecting research, patients and community to improve cancer outcomes
- Creating a culture of trust through integrity, transparency, engagement and belonging
- Embracing diverse backgrounds
- Fostering academic success for all