Oregon Health and Science University

Aficamten treatment in FOREST-HCM trial showed 70% of SRT-eligible oHCM patients no longer needing SRT after 24 weeks, with 92.9% improving at least 1 NYHA class.

The AACR Integrative Molecular Epidemiology Workshop, held July 20-25, 2025 in Philadelphia, is a week-long program aimed at early-career researchers in molecular cancer epidemiology. It bridges genetics, molecular markers, exposures, and advanced methods, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants gain hands-on experience in study design, omics integration, and epidemiological methods, focusing on reproducibility and health equity. The workshop, directed by Peter Kraft, Elizabeth A. Platz, Sophia H. L. George, and Shelley S. Tworoger, has trained over 400 researchers and receives positive feedback for its collaborative atmosphere and practical learning.

New research from Oregon Health and Science University and the University of Portland discovers a compound in dahlias, sulfuretin, that could fight cancer and neurodegenerative diseases by blocking CEMIP, aiding nerve repair and inhibiting cancer cell growth.

Seer, Inc. presents advancements at HUPO 2024, showcasing the Proteograph™ Product Suite's power in proteomic research, including studies on Alzheimer’s Disease, population health, whole blood microsampling, and xenotransplantation. External collaborators also highlight Seer’s platform versatility.

NIH selects OHSU, UW, and WVU as inaugural hubs for CARE for Health, a primary care–focused clinical research network aiming to improve access to clinical research for underserved communities. The $30 million initiative will engage rural communities in existing NIH-funded studies on pain management, polysubstance abuse, and gout, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and expanding research opportunities.

The American Medical Association has launched the next phase of ChangeMedEd®, focusing on competency-based medical education, transitions, precision education, and equity. New groundwork teams and Innovation Grant recipients are developing and piloting innovations at various medical schools. The ChangeMedEd Consortium aims to promote systemic change in medical education.

The NIH's CARE for Health program announced 3 primary care–focused clinical research network hubs, part of a pilot to expand research opportunities to primary care settings, aiming to improve health outcomes and equity.

The SBA announces 2024 GAFC Stage Two winners, awarding 44 accelerator partnerships $50,000-$150,000 each to support STEM and R&D startups, focusing on economic security, domestic manufacturing, sustainability, and biotechnology. Since 2014, the GAFC has awarded 566 prizes totaling over $33 million.

ZKR Orthopedics announces successful first U.S. patella LIFT procedure, a minimally invasive treatment for patellofemoral arthritis, offering immediate weight bearing and motion. The FDA PELICAN trial will compare the ZKR implant to tibial tubercle osteotomy procedures, with 10 U.S. and 10 European sites participating.