The Association of Independent Research Institutes named OMRF Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tim Hassen as its new president.
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OMRF findings could improve individualized lupus treatment options
The findings will help push clinicians closer to personalized medicine for lupus sufferers.
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.
Genes, Epstein-Barr virus may trigger lupus in some
Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.
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.
OMRF scientist receives Alzheimer’s grant
Alzheimer’s affects 5.8 million Americans, and one in three senior citizens dies with the disease or other forms of dementia.