Oregon Research Institute
Research ServicesOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Oregon Research Institute (ORI) is a charitable nonprofit research center focused on understanding human behavior and improving quality of life. Founded in 1960, it is based in Springfield, Oregon, and operates within the research services sector. It is described as the largest independent behavioral research center in Oregon. ORI conducts studies on topics such as childhood obesity, behavioral problems, health promotion across the lifespan, teen substance use prevention and treatment, and eating disorders, with emerging areas including genetics, opioid addiction, Alzheimer's disease, and health economics. The organization recently moved its headquarters to its Springfield location, reflecting ongoing operation and a continued research program.