Heart disease strikes more Americans than any other condition—upward of 85 million people. But OMRF scientists are poised to change that statistic. Our researchers are making major strides in understanding the origins of heart disease. OMRF’s cardiovascular biologists study the biological processes at work in the heart that can lead to heart failure, as well […]
Lorin Olson
Diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise in our country and, for millions, a daily struggle to keep under control. With approximately 1.4 million new cases diagnosed each year, it is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations and heart attacks. OMRF scientists are undertaking novel research about the effects of diabetes on the heart and […]
Dr. Lorin Olson, OMRF Scientist
“I had a really fantastic eighth-grade biology teacher, Mr. Whitaker. He taught us the coolest things about science, like slime molds and other organisms and how viruses infect bacteria. His descriptions really spoke to me. I was the kid who’d do the regular classwork plus more for extra credit. It was easy to do all […]