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Oregon Health and Science University
#51 in Universities
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Research Capabilities
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Entrepreneurial Readiness
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Market Translation
Portland, OR
Oregon Health and Science University ranks 51st among universities in the Cure Innovation Index. Located in Portland, Oregon, the university places in the top tier nationally for research capabilities. Entrepreneurial readiness is also strong, supported by a Medical Scientist Training Program, biomedical entrepreneurship training, an incubator and accelerator, and an entrepreneur-in-residence program. Market translation is above average but trails the other two domains, giving the university a profile that leans toward discovery. Faculty participation in clinical trials as principal investigators reflects an institution where research and patient care are closely linked.
Ranking Metrics
Research Capabilities
Oregon Health and Science University ranked above average for Research Capabilities, a measure of the foundational infrastructure and resources that enable an institution to conduct high-quality, innovative science. Out of the factors in this category, Oregon Health and Science University fared best in Cutting Edge Science.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurial Readiness
Oregon Health and Science University ranked above average for Entrepreneurial Readiness, a measure of whether the institution has built a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and whether faculty are engaged in and incentivized toward commercial activity. Out of the factors in this category, Oregon Health and Science University fared best in Ecosystem Support.
Learn MoreMarket Translation
Oregon Health and Science University ranked above average for Market Translation, a measure of how effectively a research institution moves scientific discovery out of the lab and into real-world clinical and commercial applications. Out of the factors in this category, Oregon Health and Science University fared best in Industry Connections.
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Cure Innovation Index Methodology
From a pool of more than 6,000 institutions, the top 303 were ranked using two dozen indicators — from scientific foundation and lab infrastructure to patents, products, and partnerships — drawn from more than a dozen federal and commercial databases, an original audit of all institutions, and surveys of more than 3,300+ scientists, industry leaders, and biomedical experts.
Insights From the Cure Innovation Index
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Innovation isn't a single moment — it's an entire ecosystem. The Index evaluates institutions across two dozen indicators, grouped in three core domains that reveal the full picture of what it takes to turn groundbreaking science into real-world impact.
