Nearing the mid-point of an historic five-year research project, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation announced today that it is making important strides toward developing more effective vaccines and treatments for the deadly infectious disease anthrax. In a study involving 120 military personnel, Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., Sherry Crowe, Ph.D., and Darise Farris, Ph.D., have identified […]
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OMRF scientist to receive national rheumatology award
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist John Harley, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the inaugural recipient of a mentoring award from the nation’s leading rheumatology organization. Harley will be honored in Washington D.C. during the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Research and Education Foundation. The new Excellence in Investigative Mentoring […]
OMRF’s Harley wins $1.8 million MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recognized the exemplary work of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist John Harley, M.D., Ph.D., with its prestigious MERIT (Method to Extend Research in Time) award. The multi-year award will provide more than $1.8 million to fund Harley’s research on the genetics of the autoimmune disease lupus. According to […]
OMRF secures $9 million grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation a $9.16 million grant to train junior scientists and build research infrastructure at OMRF. The five-year award will fund the work of five junior scientists and provide operating support for core facilities at the foundation. “This is yet another important step in the […]
OMRF scientists receive $8 million award to study flu vaccine
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $8.132 million to study the influenza vaccine. The five-year project will examine why the vaccine does not protect certain individuals with compromised immune systems.”Influenza research is one of the most competitive and difficult arenas in which to secure funding,” said J. Donald Capra, […]
Fiftieth class of Fleming Scholars begins at OMRF
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has welcomed its 50th class of Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars. The class, 13 in all, represent some of Oklahoma’s most talented high school and college science students. The eight high-schoolers and five collegians were selected from more than 100 applicants. the students, all of whom are contemplating careers in medical […]
