Why they give
Every single donor helped shape the Onward campaign. Hear from a few donors, in their own words, why they were inspired to give.
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Faces of Onward
Everyone has a story. And many stories at OHSU have been made possible by the generosity of donors.
Why do more women get Alzheimer’s?
Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. There is a myth that the discrepancy is simply due to women living longer than men. But the truth is much more complicated. Now scientists at OHSU have found a key to what might be causing the difference, and they are working to find a […]
Lisa Silbert: The core of an Alzheimer’s research powerhouse
Lisa Silbert, MD, heads the neuroimaging core at OHSU and is leading efforts to understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Beyond ADHD
Joel Nigg, PhD, is one of the world’s top ADHD researchers. He aims to understand the different causes and influences for ADHD, find ways to detect it better and develop more effective treatments.
Rebecca Spain, MD: Transforming MS treatment
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease. The cause is unknown, and people who suffer experience a range of symptoms that come and go over time. Although scientists are making progress on more affordable, effective treatments, the sense of uncertainty when dealing with this disease is hard to ignore. So, when Rebecca Spain, MD, MSPH, received […]
