OCTRI Mission

To enhance the efficiency and quality of rigorously translating research ideas into impact.

A catalyst for your translational research

We are the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute. You’ll come to know us as OCTRI, pronounced “oak tree”. If you’re an investigator, regional partner, or member of a study team, we’re here to support you in the critical stages of clinical and translational research. No matter where you are in the process, we can help you remove barriers, apply best practices, and translate biomedical advances into treatments.

Learn more about our impact.

Contact the OCTRI Navigator to access OCTRI services and project support

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An OCTRI team member will respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.

503-418-9790
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Pacific NW CTSA hubs and PBRNS receive collaborative NIH health equity award

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OCTRI, the University of Washington CTSA hub (ITHS), and their affiliated primary care practice-based research networks, ORPRN and WPRN, will make up new northwest research rub that will focus on advancing health equity through research with rural primary care practices. 

Read the full story on OHSU News.

Translational science funding opportunity

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OCTRI is accepting letters of intent for a translational science pilot project that can be developed with ~$30,000 in funding for inclusion in our next grant renewal.

Learn more from the RFP.

Letters of intent due Feb 15, 2025. 

Training for the clinical research workforce

KL2 Scholar bridging gaps in cancer care

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Former OCTRI KL2 Scholar and Building Up co-Director, Dr. Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman (pictured right), is  leveraging community-based research to bridge gaps in cervical cancer care for Latina women. 

Her goal is to develop a clinical intervention that leverages community-based research and lowers the mortality rate for cervical cancer in underserved communities.

Learn more about her work from her interview with the OHSU Foundation.