On Saturday, University of Central Oklahoma senior Meagan McLain will walk across the stage at commencement. The 24-year-old will shake hands, receive her diploma and toss her cap in the air. And with her newly minted degree in marketing, she’ll think of all that lies ahead for her: a career, a family, a life. But […]
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Immunologists lend help in search for vaccine, treatment for new flu
Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma gives $1 million to OMRF for Alzheimer’s research
Members of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma visited OMRF Tuesday to donate $1 million to fund a lab dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease research. The check, from the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma, was presented on behalf of the state’s 30,000 Freemasons by Grand Master Richard Massad and Kenneth R. House, President of the Charity Foundation. […]
OMRF opens its doors to Putnam City junior scientists for a day of learning
Magen Eissenstat didn’t know exactly what to expect when she came to OMRF, but she was pleasantly surprised. “It was way more fun than I had pictured it,” the eighth grader at Hefner Middle School said. “I kind of thought it would be a bunch of old people, but it was really fun.” Magen is […]
Mothers from across Oklahoma raise funds for cancer, Alzheimer’s research at OMRF
Few relationships endure and prosper for 54 years. But when it comes to mothers and their support of the people and things that mean most to them, long-term commitment should come as no surprise. For more than a half-century, the Oklahoma Association of Mothers’ Clubs has worked to raise funds to support OMRF. And on […]
Fishing tournament to reel in funds for lupus research at OMRF
Organizers of the Cimarron Bait and Tackle Tournament are hoping to land the big one as they raise money for OMRF. The bass fishing tournament, sponsored by the Pump Jack Tavern in Guthrie, will be held April 18, with all proceeds going to lupus research at OMRF. “We came up with the idea when I […]
