The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation announced today that it has received a $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. “This is yet another important step in the emergence of Oklahoma as a center of biomedical excellence,” said OMRF President Dr. J. Donald Capra. “Five years ago, this state had never seen a $10 […]
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OMRF and Lilly announce collaboration
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) are pleased to announce that they have resolved a lawsuit pending between them in federal court in Oklahoma City involving Lilly’s life saving drug, Xigris®. The terms of the settlement are confidential but it will enable OMRF and Lilly to continue to collaborate […]
Esmon Elected to National Academy of Sciences
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, […]
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 […]
“Bench to Bedside” Series to Show How Scientific Research Benefits Humankind
“From Bench to Bedside: Biomedicine at the New Millenium,” a series of free public lectures this fall sponsored by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will feature nationally and internationally recognized OMRF scientists and physicians presenting the lastest research being done on a number of high profile diseases and conditions. “These exciting and informative programs are […]