OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

04/01/2026

Welcome to Vista Pavilion 🏥

The 14-story building, entirely dedicated to treating people with cancer, opens for patients on April 7 and was designed with patient input and specific needs in mind.

"From the wall-size murals to beautiful views from each room as well as motion therapy rooms, Vista Pavilion will carry a legacy of compassionate healing for patients and families who come through the doors.”

- Former patient, Alan Lynn, who contributed to the design of Vista Pavilion:

Expansion relieves some OHSU Hospital capacity challenges, improves access for other complex health care needs.

03/31/2026

A new era of cancer care is here.

With the opening of the Vista Pavilion, Oregon Health & Science University is transforming how patients across Oregon and the region access life-saving treatment. This 14-story, state-of-the-art facility expands capacity, adds 128 specialized inpatient beds, and creates space for more patients to receive the most advanced cancer therapies available.

But it’s more than a building — it’s a commitment to innovation, equity and access. By bringing cutting-edge care together in one place, Vista Pavilion helps ensure more patients can get the right care, at the right time, closer to home.

03/31/2026

Scientists at OHSU have uncovered an unknown system of internal “trade winds” that help cells move essential proteins to the front of the cell, reshaping how researchers understand cell migration, cancer spread and wound healing:

Breakthrough research reveals that cells use directed fluid flows to push key proteins forward, offering new insights into cancer, immunity, wound healing.

03/26/2026

Knight School is a series of free presentations for the community to learn about the latest in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship.

Join us on March 31 to learn about advances in cancer early detection, including clinical trials and early detection blood tests.

Join us in person at the Knight Cancer Research Building for this FREE event to explore the latest breakthroughs in early cancer detection!

03/25/2026

Say was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020, and her family directed her to OHSU for treatment.

“That first meeting, they said they’re going to do everything they can to beat this.

I was scared, feeling hopeless. Sometimes we lose sight of optimism. They gave me hope.” - Tom, Say's son

03/21/2026

“You're treating the whole family, their hopes, their anxiety. And how you treat and care for that person, that carries through my care with every single patient that I see.

I have to say, I am very blessed to be a surgeon, because the thank you you get from that patient is priceless.”

- Dr. Liana Tsikitis, a surgical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with colon and re**al conditions:

03/20/2026

Spring has arrived on Marquam Hill, and the cherry blossoms are putting on a show! 🌸

📸 Dr. Flavio Rocha, Physician-in-Chief

03/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Anupriya Agarwal on receiving a Translational Research Grant from the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation!

"I am honored to be selected by the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to support research investigating the role of inflammation in young individuals with leukemia.

This support will help advance efforts to identify early prevention strategies for patients, an area that remains understudied."

03/13/2026

“A little exercise can go a long way toward supplementing a person’s cancer treatment."

Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone envisions a health care future where exercise isn’t just a strongly suggested add-on to cancer treatment.

It’s prescribed as part of cancer treatment ⤵️

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Druker on being named to the Forbes 250 list of "America's Greatest Innovators!"

Dr. Druker revolutionized the treatment of cancer through research that resulted in the first drug (Gleevec) to target the molecular defect of a cancer while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

His discovery turned a once-fatal cancer, chronic myeloid leukemia, into a manageable condition.

03/05/2026

Researchers found that certain nerves, called sympathetic nerves, that play an integral role in the body’s “fight or flight” stress response, can support pancreatic tumor growth:

New research from OHSU points to an unexpected player in cancer research: nerves.