A new study from OMRF has discovered that lurking in the bodies even of healthy people are numerous rogue immune cells, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis and a host of other diseases. The new findings could be key to developing new ways to prevent and treat autoimmune diseases, conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and type […]
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OMRF seeking patients for arthritis and lupus studies, drug trials
Researchers at OMRF are looking for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus patients to take part in studies of new treatments for the diseases. OMRF’s Clinical Pharmacology Research Program conducts pharmaceutical studies on rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. “We are in a unique position here at OMRF in that we are able to conduct clinical trials that are […]
OMRF to host lupus lecture in Spanish
As growing numbers of Latino Oklahomans find themselves facing a lifetime with lupus, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is offering a free Spanish-language seminar to discuss the disease, dangers and treatments. The Spanish-language lecture will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Crossroads Mall. OMRF rheumatologist and research scientist Juan-Manuel Anaya, M.D., will discuss the […]
OMRF to host international lupus conference
Many of the world’s leading genetic, rheumatology and immunology scientists will gather in Oklahoma City October 10-14 for the 2008 Lupus Genetics Conference. Hosted by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, the conference will discuss the latest research on the genetics of lupus, a devastating autoimmune disease suspected to affect as many as 2 million Americans […]
OMRF adds new patient-oriented Clinical Immunology Research Program
Group to focus on multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vaccines
Reckless Driving: OMRF discovers gene variant that “cuts the brakes” on immune system in lupus patients
Your immune system may have more in common with a Corvette than you thought. When a virus or bacteria enters a human body, the immune system revs up to fight and expel the invader. Once the invader is gone, the body puts on the brakes to stop the immune response. But a new study by […]
