The federal grants will support the work of two OMRF scientists who are investigating different aspects of autoimmune disease: Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Joan Merrill, M.D.
NIH
New OMRF grant will focus on autoimmune condition
The project will focus on comparing certain immune cells in patients with Sjögren’s to those of healthy controls.
OMRF awarded two new grants to study lupus genes
Two grants will enable OMRF scientists to examine genes thought to play a role in lupus.
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.
