Stepping Up for Alzheimer’s Research
Family history and professional experiences encouraged an Oregonian to volunteer for the AHEAD clinical trial Volunteering for the AHEAD clinical trial has given Jennifer Weiss more than one way to...
Category: Neurosurgery
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes the Neurosciences ICU at OHSU with gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
National three-year award marks a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and achieving a healthy work environment...
Nothing Stops Mrs. Claus – Juanita’s Essential Tremor Story
Juanita Lint was diagnosed with Essential Tremors more than 15 years ago. As someone who had worked in high-level leadership positions, she found it frustrating to lead meetings or speak in front of...
Relearning How to Write – Harold’s Essential Tremor Story
By Harold (Hal) Thiemann I was diagnosed with Essential Tremors (right side dominant) by my primary care provider in June of 2012 and prescribed Propranolol. The tremors got progressively worse with...
Neurosurgery Residents: Welcome Class of 2027!
The OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery is proud and delighted to introduce the incoming Neurosurgery Residency Class of 2027. The department is thrilled to announce a class of future residents...
Signs and Symptoms of Pituitary Tumors
Article originally published in the Summer 2019 Connections quarterly newsletter. Advanced imaging is catching more pituitary tumors than ever before. Often these tumors — once thought to...
Neurosurgery Residents: Welcome Class of 2026!
The OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery is proud and delighted to introduce the incoming Neurosurgery Residency Class of 2026. After another exciting Match Day, the department is thrilled to...
A strong neuroscience program is about to get stronger—meet leaders and researchers at the forefront
Today, neuroscience at OHSU is poised for dramatic growth, driven by emerging areas of research strength in the fields of neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration and a planned investment of at...
April Spotlight: Neuroradiology and the fMRI exam
April is host to Neurodiagnostic Week, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of our neurodiagnostic professionals. Our Neuroradiology department is an integral part of the diagnostic...
Parkinson’s patient worried about DBS surgery — but not about the team at OHSU
Marilee Thompson worried about having surgery to treat her Parkinson’s disease. She knew the risks of deep brain stimulation surgery were low, she said, but “somebody makes up the...
Neuroscience research news you may have missed
Because so many people have neurological disorders, research to prevent, treat or cure them is essential. Here at the OHSU Brain Institute, we bring doctors, laboratory scientists, and...