The award-winning Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at OMRF is one of the preeminent MS research and treatment centers in the world.
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Congressman Tom Cole announces up to $48 million in new grants
The National Institutes of Health awarded the grants, which will fund research on autoimmune diseases and human exposure to anthrax.
An OMRF employee finds a new lease on life—at work
In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes.
OMRF adds three new researchers
The trio of scientists assumed their new positions at the foundation Nov. 1, bringing the total number of OMRF senior scientists to 49.
OMRF receives $2.8 million grant to study rare disorder
The grant will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO and investigate its similarities to other autoimmune diseases, particularly MS.
Protecting moms from autoimmune disease
While we celebrate mothers this weekend, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are working constantly to protect them.