Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from our Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation colleague – and Dr. James’ fellow OMRF scientist – Dr. Dean Dawson: The last couple of years […]
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OMRF study finds possible treatment for sickle cell disease
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 […]
Bodywork: Solving a cholesterol conundrum
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from my son: Recently, I’ve been eating a fair amount of eggs and salmon, both of which have a lot of dietary cholesterol, […]
OMRF scientist finds links among three age-related diseases
Discovery provides possible treatment pathway
New OMRF study aimed at early lupus detection; participants sought
Study will build upon existing data and samples
Presbyterian Health Foundation awards $1.1 million to OMRF
Cumulative grants awarded by PHF in Oklahoma exceed $215 million since 1985