Dean David Jacoby, M.D., welcomes you to the OHSU School of Medicine.
Dr. Jacoby is an accomplished educator, clinician and researcher. Following his training, he spent 13 years on the faculty at Johns Hopkins, where he served as research director for the division of pulmonary and critical care, and was Firm Faculty, a designation reserved for faculty most involved in house staff education.
Dr. Jacoby came to OHSU as chief of pulmonary and critical care in 2003, and led the expansion of that division in patient care, research and education. He is professor of medicine and of chemical physiology and biochemistry and director of the M.D./Ph.D. Training Program. He became interim chair of the Department of Medicine in 2017 and permanent chair in 2018, before OHSU President Danny Jacobs appointed him dean in December 2022, succeeding Dr. Sharon Anderson.
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OHSU 2022 accomplishments: The year in review
“Great people rise to meet formidable challenges. Time and again, our members remained steadfast in treating Oregon’s sickest and most vulnerable patients, making important scientific discoveries and educating a new generation of health professionals — all while enduring a century’s worth of adversity in the span of just a few years.” — OHSU President Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H.
Meet our Faculty
Several School of Medicine faculty members nominated by deans across the institution are spotlighted in this OHSU Brand Strategies video series:
Georgiana Purdy, Ph.D.
Bart Moulton, M.D.
Ravi Chandra, M.D., Ph.D.
Megan Furnari, M.D., M.S.
Philippe Thuillier, Ph.D.
School of Medicine News
Stopping disease before it starts.
Across OHSU, doctors are reimagining early disease detection. This philanthropy-fueled research revolution is already saving lives.
OHSU partners with semiconductor company to develop smartwatch that detects key mental health indicator
OHSU researchers, ADI engineers are developing evidence-based technology to help address rising mental health crisis in teens.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute tapped for participation in a national consortium to accelerate cancer drug discovery
As the only center in the Pacific Northwest, OHSU will collaborate with other selected centers to address unmet needs in cancer therapy.
Marina Wolf, Ph.D., recognized for revolutionizing work in neuroscience and exemplary mentorship
The Society of Neuroscience recognized Dr. Wolf for her groundbreaking work in synaptic plasticity that has revolutionized neuroscience.
Teen cannabis abuse has increased 245% over 20 years, study finds.
OHSU physician-scientists identify trends in abuse, misuse of a variety of substances among youth in the United States.