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 […]
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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 […]
OMRF adds board members, honors scientist
At its semiannual board meeting Tuesday, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation added two new members to its board of directors: Bond Payne and Phyllis Stough, both of Oklahoma City. The board also honored OMRF researcher William Rodgers, Ph.D., with its Merrick Scientist Award. Payne is the chairman of the board of the Heritage Trust Company, […]
VFW Ladies Auxiliary gives to OMRF cancer research
When Patsy Cutler served in the Korean conflict, the enemies were North Korea and Communism. Decades later, the Blackwell resident is still waging war. Only this time, the enemy is cancer. Cutler was one of five members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars who visited OMRF in the week leading up […]
Mothers’ Clubs gifts to OMRF top $100,000
For the 50th straight year, the Oklahoma Association of Mothers’ Clubs had made gifts to support medical research at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. With these donations, the states’ Mothers Clubs have now given over $100,000 to OMRF. Comprised of chapters from Canton, Edmond, Fairland, Fairview, Hennessey, Ponca City, Medford, Okeene and Purcell, the Oklahoma […]
OMRF magazine wins top prize in 16-state competition
Findings, the magazine of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, has won the Silver Quill Award as top magazine from the Southern Region of the International Association of Business Communicators. The award was announced Tuesday in College Station, Texas, at the region’s annual conference. In earning the Award of Excellence, Findings bested competitors from 16 states, […]
