A new study from OccHealthSci researchers examines a population of fish with adaptions that could help address lung cancer in humans.

The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has named the recipients of the prestigious W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards.

A recent study shares significant insights into fundamental mechanisms that affect an individual’s likelihood of developing liver cancer.

OccHealthSci researchers suggest that Gotu Kola may promote neuronal connectivity, which is vital for cognitive function and memory.

Environmental epigeneticist Caren Weinhouse studies the link between BPA and a common form of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma.

OccHealthSci faculty receive grants from the Katherine Bisbee II Fund to study how environmental exposure can lead to genetic diseases.

On May 12, 2022, Oregon OSHA announced new permanent rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke.

OccHealthSci's research areas include basic, clinical and applied research, in addition to our very active outreach and education team.

We are pleased with the success of our COVID Conversation series, held twice monthly and continuing through June 2021.

Though Alzheimer’s disease is mostly known for its effects on memory, patients also show a disrupted sleep patterns.

What things can we do to reduce our health impact during wildfire smoke events?

Oregon joins other states with questions about the agriculture industry and risk of novel coronavirus exposure to farmworkers.

Chlorpyrifos was shown to produce persistent nervous system damage measured by a test of visual search and shifting focus in a study.

Scientists are working to understand factors at the genetic, epigenetic, cellular and organism level that help us understand human health.

We wanted to send a warm welcome and feature one of our new faculty members, Dr. Caren Weinhouse, Ph.D., M.P.H.

At the  Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences  and  Oregon Healthy Workforce Center,  we are excited to announce the launch of...

The Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society has selected an article written by investigators in the  laboratory of R. Stephen...

Lead is not particularly difficult to measure and detect, it requires knowledge, discipline, and usually resources to effectively remedy.

If you have to use pesticides, do it correctly by reading and understanding the label before you open the container!

Researchers study the molecular mechanisms by which changes in SWS cause neuronal damage and movement defects.