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OMRF’s James honored by national society

April 6, 2020

James received the award for her contributions to understanding systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

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OMRF awarded two new grants to study lupus genes

October 18, 2018

Two grants will enable OMRF scientists to examine genes thought to play a role in lupus.

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OMRF adds two to its board

November 16, 2016

The semiannual board meeting was held on Wednesday.

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OMRF lupus researcher receives high honor

September 14, 2016

Joan Merrill was given a prestigious honor in Washington, D.C.

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Researchers identify genes associated with lupus in Koreans

February 24, 2016

The study looked at genetic samples of nearly 8,000 Koreans.

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Scientists identify origins of process that is key to diabetes

June 1, 2015

OMRF’s Lorin Olson has pinpointed a cell that starts scarring in fatty tissue.

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