January 10, 2006—The application period for Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s 2006 Sir Alexander Fleming summer scholarship program closes February 15. The eight-week science program lets students develop their research skills by working alongside world-class researchers in OMRF’s laboratories. High school juniors and seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, are eligible to apply […]
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OMRF again tops $27 million in federal research awards
For the second straight year, the Oklahoma Medical Foundation topped $27 million in research grants and contracts from the National Institutes of Health. In 2005, scientists at OMRF secured 48 individual research awards totaling $27.4 million. “For a biomedical scientist, there is no greater seal of approval than a grant from the National Institutes of […]
OMRF research study seeks healthy women
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are seeking healthy women to participate in an important research study. The women, who will serve as controls in the study, will help researchers understand why people who suffer from the disease lupus are also at greater risk for heart disease. The project, which is being funded by […]
60th Annual Bachelor’s Club Christmas Ball to benefit OMRF
On Wednesday, December 21, the Bachelor’s Club of Oklahoma City will hold its 60th annual Christmas Ball. All charitable proceeds from the black-tie event, which will take place at 8:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, will benefit the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. “The Bachelor’s Club has been a wonderful friend to […]
OMRF’s Harley wins $1.8 million MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recognized the exemplary work of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist John Harley, M.D., Ph.D., with its prestigious MERIT (Method to Extend Research in Time) award. The multi-year award will provide more than $1.8 million to fund Harley’s research on the genetics of the autoimmune disease lupus. According to […]
OMRF accepting applications for summer scholarship program
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2006 Sir Alexander Fleming summer scholarship program. The eight-week science program lets students develop their research skills by working alongside world-class researchers in OMRF’s laboratories. The application deadline is February 15. “The Fleming program gives Oklahoma students a one-of-a-kind chance to explore the world […]
