Two grants will enable OMRF scientists to examine genes thought to play a role in lupus.
NIH
OMRF receives $1.4 million to study DNA errors in birth defects, diseases
Every year an estimated 7.9 million children are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin.
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.
Federal grant brings $13.1 million to OMRF labs
The award is part of the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program.
OMRF receives $2.1 million to study cell division
OMRF scientist Gary Gorbsky, Ph.D., will use the funds to pursue general research projects related to cell division.
Discovery could help treat Tylenol overdoses
New research from OMRF has pinpointed the cause of liver bleeding during acetaminophen overdose, as well as a possible treatment.
