OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: About 15 years ago at my yearly check-up, my physician asked if I drink alcohol. When I replied that I enjoyed a beer or […]
Hal Scofield
Not too late to get a flu shot, OMRF experts say
This year’s vaccine considered quite effective
The X (and Y) files
In diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to influenza, OMRF scientists are trying to understand the role that sex plays.
OMRF to lead nationwide partnership studying autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases
The NIH has selected OMRF to lead a $58.5 million public-private partnership aimed at developing more effective treatments for autoimmune diseases.
OMRF experts encourage new-ish year resolutions
Resolve to make your health a commitment in 2022.
Eureka Moments
The new millennium began with a bang at OMRF, as Dr. Jordan Tang, above, and his research team identified and cloned the enzyme believed to cause Alzheimer’s disease. Soon after, the OMRF scientists designed an inhibitor that stopped the enzyme in its tracks. The discoveries led to the development of an experimental drug acquired by […]