At a reception Nov. 1 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation honored the ten state leaders who have chaired the foundation’s board of directors since it was founded in 1946. The honorees were: Ancel Earp, Oklahoma City (OMRF board chair from 1946-47) J.G. Puterbaugh, McAlester (1947-50) Ted Warkentin, […]
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War hero leaves estate, soldier collection to OMRF
As a soldier in World War II Italy, Clifford Hansen earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and a coveted Purple Heart for his bravery on the battlefield. But it was Italian artwork that captured his heart and led him to a long and successful career as a graphic artist. In the end, the war […]
OMRF’s Morgan to take helm of national research association
At its 46th annual meeting this week in San Antonio, the Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) will name Mike D. “Chip” Morgan as its president. Morgan, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will serve a two-year term. AIRI is a nationwide association of 88 independent, not-for-profit […]
Governor Henry announces expansion of medical research facility
Gov. Brad Henry announced today that the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will embark on a $125 million expansion project with the help of a $15 million allocation from the Oklahoma Opportunity Fund, a state economic development account. OMRF, an internationally recognized independent research institute, is building a new research tower on its Oklahoma City campus, […]
Cross-country biodiesel bus tour comes to Oklahoma
For almost a month, 13 young representatives from the Morris K. Udall Foundation have been traveling the country in a biodiesel-fueled bus, promoting public service. Today they stopped in Oklahoma, where they participated in a Native American health care symposium hosted by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Riding in a green-certified biodiesel motor coach, the […]
OMRF to honor scientists, board member
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will honor a pair of scientists and a board member at its annual honors and awards banquet Tuesday. For the first time in OMRF’s 61-year history, the event will be held in Tulsa, at historic Cain’s Ballroom. OMRF will award Linda Thompson, Ph.D., the Edward L. and Thelma Gaylord Prize […]
