In any successful development office, donations arrive in the mail with regularity. Some come from individuals, others from corporations and foundations. But one envelope that arrived recently left Penny Voss scratching her head. “The return address said Rodgers and Hammerstein,” said Voss, who joinedOMRF in January as vice president of development. “OMRF receives gifts from […]
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OMRF scientist earns Black Heritage award
An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has been honored with a statewide community service award for his efforts in teaching science to young people. Stephen Jackson, Ph.D., received the Trailblazer Award during the 21st annual Black Heritage Celebration last month. Jackson, an associate research scientist in OMRF’s molecular immunogenetics research program, was one of three […]
OMRF research cited in Scientific American
The cover story in the current issue of Scientific American highlights a research study led by scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The article, “Predicting Disease,” cites a study about predicting lupus and autoimmune diseases led by OMRF’s Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and John Harley, M.D., Ph.D. The Scientific American article focuses on the […]
Adams Foundation gives OMRF $100,000 for Lou Gehrig’s research
The Judith and Jean Pape Adams Charitable Foundation, named in memory of a Tulsa daughter and mother, has given the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $100,000 for research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease. The Adams Foundation, which was established in 2004, provides contributions to Tulsa-area charities and to national organizations that conduct […]
OMRF’s James selected to present at American Association for the Advancement of Science conference
Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has been selected to present at the world’s largest interdisciplinary science forum this weekend. As one of four speakers on an international panel, James will present the latest scientific data on “Predicting Autoimmune Disease” at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement […]
From the warehouse to the laboratory: Ada native receives prestigious research fellowship
An Ada native who once swept warehouses while going to college has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the American Heart Association to conduct cellular research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Corey Johnson, Ph.D., has received the Heartland Affiliate Postdoctoral Fellowship. Nationwide, only 23 fellowships were given out last year. The award is valued […]
