Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
Public University
Founded 1887
OHSU is a leading health sciences university with exceptional biomedical research and strong commercialization in medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
$545.2M
R&D (FY2024)
20
US Patents (2025)
94
Disclosures (FY2024)
77
Licenses (FY2024)
5
Startups (FY2024)
$54.4M
Business-Funded R&D
Research and Commercialization Data
Total R&D Expenditures
5-Year Change: 22.0%
Avg: 488.4
- Research spending (FY2024): $545.2M total, of which $54.4M was funded by business. NSF National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics
- US patents granted (2025): 20 (rank #80). National Academy of Inventors
- Tech transfer (FY2024): 94 invention disclosures, 71 patent applications, 77 licenses and options, 5 startups. OHSU Innovates
Research Focus Areas
Medical Devices & Diagnostics
Surgical tools, imaging, and diagnostics
School of Medicine
Pharmaceuticals
Drug discovery and clinical trials
School of Pharmacy
Neuroscience
Brain disorders and neural circuits
Vollum Institute
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Programs & Resources
Rankings & Recognition
#80National Academy of Inventors - US Utility Patents Granted
2025Tech Transfer Office
OHSU Technology Transfer (OHSU Innovates)
Services Offered
- •IP management
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
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