Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | OMRF

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12/29/20Virus survivor pays it forward as research volunteer
12/15/20OMRF discovery ignites search for patients with rare skeletal disorder
12/10/20National science association elects OMRF’s McEver as a fellow
12/08/20Have yourself a Covid-free holiday season
12/07/20OMRF ranked No. 2 place to work in Oklahoma
12/01/20American College of Rheumatology recognizes OMRF scientists
11/24/20Brain cancer survivor marks Thanksgiving milestone
11/23/20OMRF scientists transform ice storm wreckage into art
11/19/20Tips for keeping Thanksgiving safe
11/10/20New approach shows promise for arthritis relief
11/04/20Putnam City Schools donate $50,000 to cancer research at OMRF
11/02/20Four tips for staying safe while voting
10/22/20OMRF discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome
10/15/20OMRF receives $1.2 million to study diseases of aging
10/13/20Experts urge caution as Covid-19 haunts Halloween
10/08/20OMRF receives $3.7 million for autoimmune disease research
10/06/20OMRF discovery holds potential for reversing vision loss
10/01/20OMRF receives $2.2 million to study protein’s role in reproduction, cancer
09/29/20Covid ‘long-haulers’ fight lingering effects of the virus
09/24/20OMRF looks to digestive system for origins of osteoarthritis
09/22/20OMRF seeks volunteers for sarcoidosis research
09/17/20OMRF to host virtual estate planning seminar, Oct. 1
09/15/20OMRF receives $3.5 million to study blood clotting, vessel development
09/10/20Walking the walk: Sepsis survivor overcomes illness, amputation
09/08/20Dream team: OMRF, OU join forces to battle the virus
09/02/20OMRF brain tumor drug receives rare disease designations from the FDA
08/25/20OMRF receives $2.2 million to study brain cells
08/20/20OMRF finds clues to reversing heart dysfunction in older adults
08/18/20OMRF scientists discover potential target for lymphedema therapy
08/13/20Hardesty Family Foundation donates $1 million to OMRF
08/04/20Can you get Covid-19 twice?
08/03/20OMRF welcomes new rheumatologist
07/21/20Dry eyes, mouth? Patients needed for Sjögren’s syndrome studies at OMRF
07/20/20Presbyterian Health Foundation awards $4.6 million in new research grants
07/16/20OMRF researchers receive lupus grants
07/14/20Wear masks, experts urge Oklahomans
07/10/20OMRF names Thomas new director of Public Affairs
07/01/20Red, white and ‘cue: Cookouts offer safer alternative this Fourth
06/23/20Flu shot more important than ever, experts say
06/18/20OMRF receives $1.75 million to study Covid-19 in Oklahomans
06/16/20A battle that never ends
06/11/20Is the coronavirus here to stay?
06/09/20New findings could improve clinical care for a rare disease
06/04/20OMRF uncovers clues for higher lupus risk in African Americans
06/02/20Weakened immune system leaves elderly prone to virus
05/28/20OMRF receives $2.1 million to study heart disease
05/26/20Waynoka man leaves surprising gift to research
05/22/20Prescott inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame
05/19/20How does a scientist work from home?
05/13/20START Coalition to bring comprehensive approach to opening communities safely
05/12/20Can insects transmit coronavirus?
04/30/20Do worms hold the secrets to fighting digestive illnesses?
04/27/20OMRF’s skeleton crew keeps research alive and well
04/23/20OU, OMRF file for FDA authorization for COVID-19 detection test utilizing Fluidigm technology
04/21/20OMRF honors scientists, board member
04/14/20Tips on staying healthy in an unhealthy time
04/08/20Can we give coronavirus to our pets?
04/06/20OMRF’s James honored by national society
04/02/20Should we all be wearing masks?
03/30/20Can you develop immunity to coronavirus?
03/25/20OMRF donates 25,000 gloves to Integris, joins testing effort
03/23/20Run on drug for COVID-19 imperils lupus patients
03/19/20Experts warn Oklahomans to prevent community spread of virus
03/16/20Existing drug could work against coronavirus
03/11/20Masonic Charity Foundation donates $250,000 to OMRF
03/09/20State experts urge coronavirus caution, not panic
03/05/20Protecting yourself from coronavirus
03/04/20OMRF uncovers chromosome functions that could prevent, treat diseases
02/25/20Searching for light in the darkness
02/21/20Cole receives MS advocacy award
02/11/20Be My Dr. Valentine
02/06/20Cold case: How is DNA preserved to solve old crimes?
01/29/20Acing Aging: Health tips for your golden years
01/27/20Nonprofits hold STEM career event for girls
01/27/20OMRF scientists reveal diabetic heart clues
01/23/20It’s not too late to get a flu shot
01/16/20OMRF findings pave way for better treatment options for Sjögren’s patients
01/13/20OMRF welcomes new senior scientist
01/09/20OMRF accepting applications for 2020 Teen Leaders program
01/07/20OMRF scientists study effects of drug on MS-induced vision loss
01/02/20Deadline approaching to apply for OMRF summer program