For the past six years, DeeAnn Simpson has watched from the sidelines as bicyclists peddled in a charity ride for multiple sclerosis research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. This year, though, Simpson, the event’s organizer, also plans to hop on her own bike to join in the fight against MS. “My sons and I […]
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OMRF scientists present at International Congress on Lupus
A pair of physician-scientists from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation presented papers at the 8th annual International Congress on Lupus in Shanghai, China, last week. OMRF’s Joan Merrill, M.D., and John Harley, M.D., Ph.D., each gave invited presentations at the four-day conference, which focuses on the autoimmune disease lupus. More than 1,500 researchers, clinicians, scientists, […]
Eight state science teachers named OMRF Foundation Scholars
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named eight state science teachers as 2007 Foundation Scholars. The teachers, all middle- and high school instructors, were selected from a statewide applicant pool and will participate in “Biology is a Village,” a blended discussion and hands-on laboratory class at OMRF. They will receive a $2,000 stipend and $1,000 […]
OMRF names new development and planned giving director
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation announced today that it has named Laura Lang director of development and planned giving. Lang comes to OMRF with 11 years of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, she served as director of development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County. She also was recruited by […]
Go nuts: New study shows that pistachios lower cholesterol
Good news for nut lovers: A new study from researchers at Penn State University and OMRF shows that modest intake of pistachios lowers cholesterol levels. The researchers also found that a small daily serving of the nuts provides antioxidants normally found in fruits and vegetables. The findings were presented at the Experimental Biology meeting this […]
Preserving genetic blueprints: OMRF researchers discover process that may prevent chromosomal abnormalities
Researchers discover process that may prevent chromosomal abnormalities
