A scientist at OMRF has discovered that certain disease-fighting cells in the body carry an extra, hidden protein. An editorial in the Journal of Experimental Medicine likened the discovery to unmasking a “wolf in sheep’s clothing,” and it could cast important light on the causes of lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases that affect an […]
OMRF scientist uncovers a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”: Discovery of hidden antibodies holds potential clues to lupus, other autoimmune diseases
OMRF names two new vice presidents
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Penny Mills Voss as its vice president of development and Janis Perrault as its vice president of human relations. Voss comes to OMRF from the Dean McGee Eye Institute, where she had served as vice president of development since 2002. At Dean McGee, she planned and coordinated a […]
OMRF scholarship application deadline nears
Applications for the 2007 Sir Alexander Fleming summer scholarship program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are due Feb. 1. Students selected for the Fleming program spend eight weeks working in OMRF laboratories with world-class researchers. High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must be Oklahoma residents at […]
U.S. Senate confirms OMRF president to foundation board
The United States Senate has confirmed Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President Stephen Prescott, M.D., to serve on the board of trustees for the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation. Established by Congress in 1992, the Udall Foundation is supported by income from a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury and […]
Teaching an old drug new tricks: Can a common pain reliever fight Lou Gehrig’s disease?
An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has received a $158,000 grant to study whether a common, over-the-counter drug can slow the progression of a deadly neurodegenerative disease. Kenneth Hensley, Ph.D., received the grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association to fund his research on acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. The project will explore whether the […]
Enid couple donates $1 million to OMRF
An Enid couple has given $1 million to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. The donation from Lew and Myra Ward will create a new endowed chair at OMRF. The Lew and Myra Ward Chair in Biomedical Research will concentrate on the study of Alzheimer’s disease or lymphoma. OMRF has not yet designated a scientist to […]
