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Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears about jobs, hundreds of millions to Oregon
Last week, the Trump administration canceled key panels organized by the National Institutes of Health. The cancellations raise concerns among local researchers and healthcare professionals in Oregon about potential cuts to vital research funding. Currently, over $500 million in NIH-funded projects are ongoing in Oregon, supporting more than 5,000 jobs.

OHSU’s Brian Druker on morale, cost-cutting, and the plan to acquire Legacy Health
In a wide-ranging interview with OPB, Druker discussed the work he hopes to do in the future, and the message he wants to send to Oregon Health & Science University.

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Head of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute resigns
Dr. Brian Druker may be best known for his pioneering work on the cancer drug Gleevec, which dramatically increased the survival rate for a type of leukemia.

OHSU appoints Steve Stadum as interim president
Stadum previously served as general counsel to OHSU and chief operating officer for the Knight Cancer Institute.

OHSU board agrees to take more time selecting next president
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she wants a more transparent process for selecting the next OHSU president.

Kotek says rush to replace OHSU president ‘compromises the future of the institution’
OHSU’s board of directors intends to quickly replace President Danny Jacobs, who is resigning. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's office wants the board to take more time.

OHSU postpones 25% of surgical procedures due to nationwide IV fluid shortage
OHSU relies heavily on a single supplier, Baxter International, which suffered major damage to a critical North Carolina factory in Hurricane Helene.

Think Out Loud
OHSU physician recommends ways parents can deal with stress
The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory saying stress from parenting is a public health issue. We'll hear from an OHSU physician to learn how parents can deal with stress.
Think Out Loud
OHSU’s use of live animals for surgical training is unnecessary and outdated, says physician’s group
A retired emergency medical doctor who volunteers for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine joins us to share her views on best practices for surgical training.
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OHSU scientists get closer to developing a universal flu vaccine
We hear about OHSU's efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine that would guard against ever-changing strains of the seasonal flu and other flu viruses.