Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have discovered a potential new approach to treating sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. Their work could someday lead to a new drug to treat the active pain crises that accompany the disease or perhaps prevent them all together. “Although sickle cell was identified […]
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OMRF receives $3.5 million to study blood clotting, vessel development
The pair of four-year, $1.75 million NIH Research Project Grants, or R01s, will support separate projects.
OMRF scientists discover potential therapeutic target for lymphedema
Lymphedema is a disease characterized by dramatic and painful swelling in the limbs that often leads to infections.
OMRF receives $3.6 million to study skeletal disorders, vessel function
The new funding will support investigations into cellular mutations linked to rare skeletal diseases and vessel function.
OMRF makes potential heart failure breakthrough
Scientists at OMRF have made new findings that could pave the way for the first drug to treat aortic stenosis.
OMRF receives $5.9 million grant to study bleeding
OMRF researcher Courtney Griffin received a seven-year grant to pursue novel research into blood vessel function and factors that lead to uncontrolled bleeding.
