Press & Media

Deeper Dive: OHSU Study on Connection Between Sleep Disorder and Parkinson's Disease

SHARP Directors, Miranda Lim and Jon Elliott, discuss a new study on the connection between REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Parkinson’s Disease.

KXL. January 2025.

Bridging Science and Patient Care: Insights from a Physician-Scientist

A physician-scientist student and his mentor, Dr. Miranda Lim, discuss the challenges of running a research lab while delivering uncompromising patient care.

Education and Career News. January 2025.

New OHSU study examines potential link between PTSD, sleep issues and Parkinson's disease

Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder may experience thrashing sleep, which can lead to more extensive health issues.

KGW. January 2025.

Miranda Lim wins US PECASE Award

On Jan. 14, President Joe Biden recognized SHARP Director Miranda Lim among recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Dr. Lim is among just 14 early career scientists from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be recognized, and one of about 400 across all federal agencies nationwide.

OHSU. January 2025.

A Vignette of Voles

Jasmine Loeung, a recent PSU graduate, writes about the social behaviors of voles and her experience as a SHARP Research Assistant.

NW Noggin. June 2023.

You Belong in Research

Kayla McDaniel, a recent PSU graduate, writes about her career journey and experience as a SHARP Research Assistant.

NW Noggin. June 2023.

Field Trip: An Airport Full of Neuroscientists

This episode of Alie Ward’s popular science podcast “Ologies” features SHARP PhD student, Noah Milman, and SHARP Undergraduate Research Assistant, Isabella Montano.

Alie Ward's Ologies Podcast. March 2023.

OHSU School of Medicine chooses SHARP publication as Paper of the Month

Featuring SHARP Associate Director, Carolyn Tinsley, and current/former SHARP affiliates Randall Olson, Peyton Wickham, and Noah Milman, along with SHARP Director Miranda Lim.

OHSU School of Medicine. February 2023.

Episode #10: Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder

This episode from The White Noise Podcast features Dr. Miranda Lim speaking about the nature and potential treatments of Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder.

The White Noise Podcast. September 2022.

The science of sleep: Pacific Northwest researchers explore secrets of a good night's rest

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) and NPR partner to interview SHARP Director Miranda Lim about what happens during a good night of sleep.

Oregon Public Broadcasting. June 2022.

This device may nudge your brain into deep sleep

The Washington Post. May 2022.

Brain Cleansing Technology: Better Sleep For A Better Tomorrow?

What's Work Got To Do With It Podcast. April 2022.

Honoring the OHSU-VA partnership that continues to pay it forward

OHSU features their partnership with SHARP Lab and contributions to Veteran health in a tribute to Veterans Day.

OHSU News. November 2021.

Dr. Miranda Lim investigates new device to enhance sleep

OHSU Occupational Health Sciences Blog. November 2021.

OHSU scientist collaborates on new device to enhance sleep

OHSU News. October 2021.

The quest for rest: Sleep could be the key to fighting Alzheimer's—and a huge business opportunity

Fortune Media. July 2021.

OHSU doctor says we're starved for sleep but hope isn't lost

The Columbian. July 2021.

Dr. Miranda Lim receives Career Development Award from VA

Office of Research and Development, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. February 2021.

Studying sleep problems that affect Veterans

VA News, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. February 2021.

Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

SHARP Co-Director Jonathan Elliott reports high rates of REM sleep behavior disorder, an early neurodegenerative disorder, among Veterans with PTSD in one of the largest published studies to date.

OHSU News, Oregon Health and Sciences University. October 2019.

OHSU physician-scientist focuses on a good night's sleep

OHSU News, Oregon Health and Sciences University. May 2019.

Dietary Amino Acids Improve Sleep Problems in Mice with Traumatic Brain Injury

Sleep Review Magazine. December 2013.

Sleep Loss Linked to Increase in Alzheimer's Plaques

Sleep Review Magazine. October 2009.

Lotharios tamed by brain protein

Nature News. June 2004.