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.
SCIENTIFIC FREEDOM
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 STUDY GOES VIRTUAL
ORI Senior Scientist Fuzhong Li has adapted his Tai Ji Quan program to evaluate the effectiveness of this unique exercise program on fall prevention when delivered via live streaming classes.
NEWS & EVENTS
Decision Research is now a Center at Oregon Research Institute
We are thrilled to announce that Decision Research (DR) will be joining Oregon Research Institute (ORI) as a center within ORI. Decision Research, founded in 1976 by Paul Slovic, Baruch Fischhoff, and the late Sarah Lichtenstein, is renowned for its scientific and applied contributions in the areas of judgment and decision making, risk analysis, and the cognitive and emotional factors affecting preference.