January 2014: The Oregon Health & Science University Vasculitis Center, OHSU Physician’s Pavilion, Portland, Oregon Cailin Sibley is the director of the new Oregon Health & Science University Vasculitis Center, the only dedicated vasculitis center in the Pacific Northwest. The center will take a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing, treating and…...
Introducing Dr. Eric Hoy
Neonates. Phagocytosis. Myeloperoxidase. Ask Dr. Eric Hoy the meaning of these terms and you may be amazed that when he’s done explaining them you actually understand. At least he hopes so—especially if you were one of his students wanting to pass his course in basic immunology. Dr. Hoy might also…...
Introducing Dr. Kathy McKinnon
June 2013: Infection is the leading cause of death in patients with vasculitis. That’s why Kathy McKinnon’s research is so important. “Our work focuses on evaluating the immunologic mechanisms of disease and treatment and monitoring immunosuppressive therapy with the goal of preventing infectious complications of treatment,” explains McKinnon, Director of…...