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Congrats to the Class of 2011

Click here to see the Revised 2011 COP roster_FINAL!

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Dr. Cherala Featured in Terra

The Birth-Weight Factor Small babies may face lifelong problems metabolizing meds Posted May 31 – article by Lee Sherman Among the questions you may be asked someday by doctors who prescribe your medications is one that few people can probably answer: What was your birth weight? Research by Ganesh Cherala of the Oregon State University College of […]

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Dr. Ito Honored as Chair for Lipid Subpanel

The National Lipid Association (NLA) last week launched its campaign (FH its Relative. http://www.lipid.org/) to increase awareness and treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH).  It affects one in 500 in the population and is the most prevalent monogenic disorder. Fifty percent of males with FH will have CHD by age 40 and 30% of females by age […]

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Statins may pose risks for dialysis patients

From: HealthCanal.com CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new analysis of kidney dialysis patients by an Oregon State University researcher suggests they may not be good candidates for statins, a widely used class of drugs for lowering high cholesterol. After analyzing the findings from three large, well-designed clinical studies, pharmacist Ali Olyaei cautions that statins provide only […]

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Students Awarded at OHSU Research Forum

The Student Research Forum (SRF) is a celebration of student research in all OHSU schools and disciplines. This year’s forum hosted a keynote speaker, student research oral presentations, and a large cross-disciplinary poster reception. The event was also a teaching and an outreach opportunity, as high school students and undergraduates from across the Portland area […]

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OSSP Faculty Appreciation Breakfast

Portland OSSP members gathered Wednesday morning for their final OSSP meeting and a faculty appreciation breakfast. Faculty members were treated to coffee, bagels, and muffins, as well as a round of applause upon arrival. Thank you to all the faculty for all that you do and tolerate. We appreciate you! Thank you, Pamela Levine, for […]