Oregon Research Institute

Advancing science.

Enhancing lives.

Oregon Research Institute

Advancing science.

Enhancing lives.

Oregon Research Institute

Advancing science.

Enhancing lives.

Oregon Research Institute

Advancing science.

Enhancing lives.

Oregon Research Institute

Advancing science.

Enhancing lives.

Oregon Research Institute is an independent non-profit behavioral sciences research center dedicated to understanding human behavior and improving the quality of human life through the prevention and treatment of health, educational, and social problems.

ABOUT ORI

ORI was founded in 1960 as an independent behavioral research center. Research topics include addiction, depression, aging, physical health, and academic/social supports for children. 

ENHANCING LIVES

ORI develops effective evidence-based programs to promote human health and wellbeing.  Our work goes beyond research to provide practical solutions for societal problems.

JOIN OUR TEAM

ORI provides a dynamic, collegial community and dedicated admin support for post-docs, early career scientists, and seasoned researchers alike. Scientific careers thrive here. 

 

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

Tai Ji Quan Roadmap Charts Path to Next-Generation Exercise Medicine for Falls Prevention

Tai Ji Quan Roadmap Charts Path to Next-Generation Exercise Medicine for Falls Prevention

A new review in the Journal of Sport and Health Science authored by ORI Scientist Fuzhong LI proposes a translational roadmap for turning tai ji quan into a scalable, evidence-based form of exercise medicine for preventing falls among older adults. The article highlights strong evidence for tai ji quan’s safety, effectiveness, and cost value, while outlining three priorities for broader impact: clinical workflow integration, decentralized virtual trials, and responsibly governed Augmented AI.

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NEWS & EVENTS

 

New study examines who is shaping the debate over ultra-processed foods.

New study examines who is shaping the debate over ultra-processed foods.

ORI Scientist Erica LaFata recently published a study in the American Journal of Public Health digging into who’s really criticizing the NOVA food classification system. Her team found that over 90% of articles challenging NOVA or defending ultra-processed foods had at least one author with a food industry tie — and many of those connections were never disclosed.

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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Adapting an Internet-Based Parenting Intervention for Parents with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary Data and Lessons Learned.

Guinness, K.E. Diercks, C., Vaughn, K., Davis, B., Landry, S., Feil, E.G. (2025)  Adapting an Internet-Based Parenting Intervention for Parents with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary Data and Lessons Learned. Infants and Young Children, 38(2):p 107 – 126, April/June 2025. DOI: 10.1097/IYC.0000000000000289

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A digital intervention package to teach rapport-building skills to caregivers of children with autism

Guinness, K. E., Feil, E. G. (2025)  A Digital Intervention Package to Teach Rapport-building Skills to Caregivers of Children with Autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1 – 16

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Proficiency With Number Concepts and Operations: Replicating the Efficacy of a First-Grade Mathematics Intervention

Doabler CT, Clarke B, Turtura JE, Sutherland M, Gersib JA, Lesner T, Cook M, Kimmel GL, Smolkowski K, Kosty D. Proficiency With Number Concepts and Operations: Replicating the Efficacy of a First-Grade Mathematics Intervention. J Learn Disabil. 2023 Nov 28:222194231209017. doi: 10.1177/00222194231209017. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38014809.

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Brief Interventions for Cannabis Using Adolescents

Winters KC, Waldron H, Hops H, Ozechowski T, Montano A. Brief Interventions for Cannabis Using Adolescents. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2023 Jan;32(1):127-140. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2022.06.004. PMID: 36410899.

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