Cancer Unraveling the tangled threads of a stealthy disease Posted February 13 – Article by Lee Sherman Several potential new weapons are under the microscope at Oregon State University. Biomedical researchers at OSU College of Pharmacy are investigating the curative powers of a rare marine organism discovered on a Panamanian reef by natural-products chemist Kerry […]
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Dr. Robert Larson 10/9/32-10/28/14
Robert Larson Place of Birth: Spokane, WA Robert Larson, 82, died on October 28, 2014 while on vacation with his daughter, Stina, in Bergen, Norway. His family is deeply saddened by this unexpected loss, but are comforted knowing that he was doing what he loved in a part of the world that he cherished. Robert […]
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Puttin’ on the Pink
Project H.E.R. (Health. Enlightenment. Resources.) is a program which provides awareness, education, and support to all women in Benton, Linn, and Lincoln counties who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The program is made possible due to the hard work of a nurse navigator, a clinical social worker, MammaCare specialists, and numerous volunteers. One such […]
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OSU Alumni Reception
An Expert Panel comprised of NLA (National Lipid Association) members, including Dr. Matt Ito, recently released a draft summary highlighting key aspects of care for clinicians treating patients with dyslipidemia. The document aims to help standardize guidelines among different cardiology groups. The recommendations made in the summary state each patient’s risk should be assessed and […]
ASHP President, Christene Jolowsky, recently appointed Dr. Dan Rackham (’08) as Vice-Chair to the Council on Therapeutics of ASHP for 2014-2015. Dr. Rackham has served on the Council for two years and looks forward to his third year of service as the Vice-Chair. The Council on Therapeutics reviews and develops ASHP professional policies and position […]