Over 25 years ago after three beloved teachers died of cancer, Lois Thomas, Putnam City Cancer Drive founder, realized a need and consigned the Putnam City schools to the ongoing task of providing for that need. Since 1975, the students, faculty and parents of the Putnam City School District have generously supported the cancer research […]
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Puterbaugh Foundation to Establish Scholar Fund
The Puterbaugh Foundation of McAlester has established the J.G. Puterbaugh Scholar Fund through a substantial gift to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s (OMRF) endowment. The Puterbaugh Scholar will be selected from each class of Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars each summer. The Fleming Scholar program consists of a dozen students ranging from high school juniors to […]
Putnam City Junior Scientist Day
Today, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation welcomed students, teachers, and parents from the Putnam City School District for the 21st annual “Putnam City Junior Scientist Day.” Students spent the day in the laboratory, learning about science firsthand from the researchers at OMRF. Teachers and parents attended lectures from Drs. Jordan Tang and Michael Dresser. A […]
Breakthrough Discovery in Alzheimer’s Disease OMRF Scientists Identify Key Enzyme Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease
Oklahoma City, OK – Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) have positively identified the enzyme that is directly related to Alzheimer’s disease. The Protein Studies Program, led by Dr. Jordan Tang, was able to pinpoint the “beta secretase” enzyme and have named it “memapsin 2.” The over-activity this protein-cutting enzyme, called a protease, […]
Mabee Foundation Commits $500,000 To OMRF Campaign
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa has issued a $500,000 challenge grant to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Capital Projects Needs Campaign. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation was established in 1948 in order to support capital improvements for educational, social service, and health-care organizations. The Mabee Foundation’s generosity extends to institutions across […]
Mabee Foundation Commits $500,000 To OMRF Campaign
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa has issued a $500,000 challenge grant to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Capital Projects Needs Campaign. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation was established in 1948 in order to support capital improvements for educational, social service, and health-care organizations. The Mabee Foundation’s generosity extends to institutions across […]