An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has become only the fourth Oklahoman in history to be elected to the National Academy of Sciences. After the Nobel Prize, membership in the Academy is one of the highest honors that can be accorded to a scientist. Dr. Charles T. Esmon, OMRF Lloyd Noble Chair in Cardiovascular Research, […]
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OMRF Board Meeting Spring 2002
In recognition of her highly regarded immunobiology and leukemia research, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation named OMRF investigator Dr. Xiao-Hong Sun its S. Graham Smith Distinguished Scientist at the OMRF Board of Directors biannual meeting Tuesday in Oklahoma City. Also Tuesday, two longtime OMRF board members were named life directors and two distinguished Oklahoma women […]
Putnam City Junior Scientist Day
Although it is held year after year, the Putnam City Junior Scientist Day at OMRF is perpetually fresh and exciting. elementary, middle and high school students representing each of the district’s schools spend one day as “junior scientists” in labs throughout the Foundation. Their excitement and anticipation as they don their lab coats is almost […]
Court Favors OMRF in Lilly Lawsuit
An Oklahoma City federal court ruled Wednesday that the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation may proceed with legal action against pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company for patent infringement, fraud, constructive fraud and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit involves a treatment for severe sepsis, sometimes referred to as “blood poisoning”, which kills more than 215,000 people each […]
Cason to Head Board of Directors at OMRF
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation announced that Len Cason has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors during its annual meeting today. Cason has been an attorney with the Oklahoma City firm of Hartzog Conger Cason and Neville for the past thirteen years. He has been a member of OMRF’s […]
Dr. Jordan Tang Receives Highest Alzheimer Award
Oklahoma City, OK – Dr. Jordan J.N. Tang of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation will receive the Pioneer Award from the National Alzheimer’s Association at a ceremony on September 19, 2001 at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Dr. Tang has been chosen as the recipient of this $1 million award for his breakthroughs regarding memapsin […]
