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 discovery could lead to treatment for heart valve condition
Mitral valve prolapse impacts more than 6 million Americans
OMRF researcher named scientific director of OCASCR
Entity provides research grants from TSET funds
OCASCR names new scientific director
OMRF’s Courtney Griffin succeeds OCASCR’s founding scientific director, Paul Kincade, who is retiring.
OMRF researchers discover role of proteins in chromosome packaging
OMRF researcher Susannah Rankin has new information on how chromosomes organize themselves in cells.
OMRF researchers identify gene mutation present in pair of diseases
OMRF researchers found mutations in PDGF receptor beta can trigger two rare diseases.