At its annual statewide banquet Sunday evening, the Order of the Eastern Star presented the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation with donations to fund research on neurological diseases and multiple sclerosis. The gifts, which totaled $22,000, bring the Eastern Star’s overall donations to OMRF to $134,000 since it selected the foundation as its charitable beneficiary in […]
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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 […]
Scientists discover that protein may block cell death: Findings hold promise for treating heart disease, brain diseases and cancer
Findings hold promise for treating heart disease, brain diseases and cancer
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, […]
Fishermen net funds for OMRF cancer research
64 fishermen participated in the 22nd annual Frank Wohl Memorial Fishing Tournament at Foss Lake. The anglers landed some big fish, but their biggest catch was the $4,000 they raised to benefit cancer research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Begun in 1986, the event has honored the memory of Wohl, a Clinton businessman and […]