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Home - OMRF News - Archives for Robert Axtell

Robert Axtell

OMRF receives $2.8 million grant to study rare disorder

August 23, 2018

The grant will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO and investigate its similarities to other autoimmune diseases, particularly MS.

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OMRF discovery could lead to new therapies for MS

March 19, 2018

OMRF researchers found that, in laboratory mice, a particular white blood cell seems to play a key role in MS.

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OMRF scientist receives grant to study rare autoimmune disorder

September 19, 2017

The National Eye Institute will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO.

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OMRF adds board member, honors scientists at spring meeting

April 14, 2016

OMRF hosted its annual spring board meeting on Wednesday.

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OMRF scientist discovers new multiple sclerosis biomarkers

March 10, 2016

Scientists have discovered subtle biological signs in the development of MS.

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OMRF selected to receive innovation grant from EMD Serono

October 6, 2014

Project selected from more than 200 applicants worldwide

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