The grant will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO and investigate its similarities to other autoimmune diseases, particularly MS.
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Joint interest: Understanding different types of arthritis
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., but it isn’t just one disease.
Protecting moms from autoimmune disease
While we celebrate mothers this weekend, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are working constantly to protect them.
OMRF discovery could lead to new therapies for MS
OMRF researchers found that, in laboratory mice, a particular white blood cell seems to play a key role in MS.
OMRF scientist selected for national sarcoidosis fellowship
This award is tailored to support scientists and doctors early in their careers studying and treating sarcoidosis.
OMRF launches world’s first lupus prevention study
The SMILE trial will seek to identify individuals at high risk for developing lupus and treat them before they ever transition into the disease.
