Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President J. Donald Capra, M.D. signed a four year contract to continue serving as president of the Foundation. A former member of OMRF’s Scientific Advisory Committee, Capra joined the Foundation in 1997 after 23 years at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “I am […]
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Researchers Seek Candidates for Breast Cancer Study
Oklahoma City, OK – Following the discovery of a new gene potentially associated with breast cancer, Oklahoma City researchers announced they are seeking candidates for an ongoing study to further analyze the genetics of the disease. This announcement follows the publication of a study in the prestigious British medical journal The Lancet on May 19, […]
Oklahoma Researchers Discover New Gene Potentially Associated with Breast Cancer
Oklahoma City, OK – Young women concerned about their risk for breast cancer may soon have another test to aid them in early detection or prevention of the disease, thanks to the discovery of another gene that appears to be associated with breast cancer in women age 50 and younger who have a family history […]
Putnam City Students Become Junior Scientists For A Day
Oklahoma City, OK – On March 27th and 28th, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation welcomed students, teachers, and parents from the Putnam City School District for the 22nd annual “Putnam City Junior Scientist Day.” Elementary students visited OMRF on Tuesday, March 27th with the middle school and high school students participating in Junior Scientist Day […]
Dr. Jordan Tang Inducted into OSU Alumni Association Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK – In a ceremony this evening, OMRF researcher Jordan Tang, Ph.D. will be inducted into the OSU Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Dr. Tang heads the Protein Studies Program at OMRF and holds the J.G. Puterbaugh Chair in Biomedical Research. A native of Fukien, China, Dr. Tang received his undergraduate degree in chemistry […]
World Renowned Mountain Climber to Speak at OMRF
World class mountaineer, photographer and lecturer Ed Viesturs, D.V.M., will speak at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation on Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 PM. The topic of his speech, “Montaineering at the Limits of Human Endurance,” will focus on the physical and neurological changes experienced by climbers in high altitudes with limited oxygen. The lecture […]
