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OMRF receives $3.7 million for autoimmune disease research

October 8, 2020

OMRF scientist Christopher Lessard received a five-year grant to identify genes associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.

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Dry eyes, mouth? Patients needed for Sjögren’s syndrome studies at OMRF

July 21, 2020

OMRF is recruiting those who have or who think they may have Sjögren’s syndrome to participate in new research studies and a clinical trial.

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Bodywork: Should parents worry about new COVID-19 syndrome in children?

May 19, 2020

There are reports of a new syndrome in children infected with the coronavirus. Should all parents be concerned about it?

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OMRF findings pave way for better treatment options for Sjögren’s patients

January 16, 2020

The findings will allow for more targeted treatment approaches.

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New OMRF grant will focus on autoimmune condition

October 24, 2018

The project will focus on comparing certain immune cells in patients with Sjögren’s to those of healthy controls.

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OMRF researcher receives rheumatology award

January 26, 2017

The award is for continued research into the origins of Sjögren’s syndrome.

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