Happy birthday to OMRF's favorite twins! 🥳👯 These twins share more than just a birthday – Laura and Lisa have been working at OMRF together for almost 40 years!
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This grant will fund the work of four junior scientists whose research all involves cellular metabolism, a set of life-sustaining chemical reactions inside cells. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-awarded...
Our Cardiovascular Biology program experienced its own baby boom over the last few years! Six of our scientists within the research program have become parents of little ones all under the age of three. What are the odds of one or more of them becoming future scientists? 🥼👶😄
Last week, we said farewell to our 2026 summer scholars after an incredible eight weeks! They ended their time at OMRF by presenting their research findings from their time in the lab. We can't wait to see what this group does next! ⭐
With recent funding from OKBioStart, Dr. Courtney Griffin aims to develop a new therapy to treat diabetic retinopathy, while Dr. Matlock Jeffries is working toward a cartilage-regeneration injection for people with osteoarthritis. omrf.org/seed-funding...
Last week, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of our Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program with a reunion event! We invited past scholars to return to OMRF for tours, to meet with old classmates and get an update on our current summer programs.
Our summer scholars are wrapping up their time in the labs and will present their summer research next week! 🔬🧬⭐
The new research centers on chromosomes, thread-like structures found in the center of living cells. Containing tight coils of DNA, chromosomes carry genetic information. Read more: omrf.org/new-omrf-fin...
In a few weeks, we will celebrate 70 years of our Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar program at our reunion event! We invite all past summer scholars to join us July 16 to celebrate this incredible milestone with scholars from across the generations. ⭐ omrf.org/training-out...
Jon Xia graduated from the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in 2006, then spent that summer at OMRF as a Fleming Scholar. The experience, he said, ignited his passion for research – but so did growing up around his dad, OMRF's Dr. Lijun Xia. omrf.org/like-father-...
OMRF's Aging & Metabolism Research Program Chair Dr. Benjamin Miller challenged employees to try an alternate mode of transportation for their commute! 🏃🚲🚶🛼 Runners, bikers, walkers and skaters started their morning with movement and treats before beginning the workday!
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, OMRF's Dr. Matlock Jeffries will investigate why osteoarthritis develops and progresses differently from person to person. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-scienti...
The BrightFocus Foundation has awarded a pair of grants to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation: one to study Alzheimer’s disease, the other to investigate macular degeneration. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-receive...
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. 🧠 Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, affects more than 7 million Americans. This number is expected to nearly double in the coming decades. Scientists at OMRF hope to change this trajectory.
The human body has responses in place to fight viral infections. However, a mutation in a single gene may alter the normal response and instead promote autoimmune diseases like lupus. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-receive...
Last week, we wrapped up our spring Spotlight Conversations series in Ada hosted by The Chickasaw Nation and Gov. Anoatubby. Stay tuned to see where we will be headed next! 🚙
Yesterday, we welcomed our new class of summer scholars at OMRF! We can't wait to see all the amazing things our Fleming, Langston and Saxon scholars learn and accomplish in the next eight weeks! ⭐
OMRF patients celebrated World MS Day over the weekend with creativity and community! 🎨🦋 Attendees created individual acrylic paintings of the orange monarch butterfly — a widely recognized symbol of MS awareness, hope and transformation. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-marks-w...
49 students will visit OMRF monthly throughout the 2026-27 school year to meet with philanthropic leaders from Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Meet next year's class of Teen Leaders: omrf.org/omrf-names-t...
Our summer scholar programs gained momentum in the 2000s by adding the Saxon scholars in 2009 and Langston scholars in 2021! We can't wait to welcome our new class of summer scholars NEXT WEEK! ⭐ Join us July 16 for the 70th Anniversary Fleming Reunion! omrf.org/training-out...
May is Lupus Awareness Month, and our friends at OETA visited OMRF and Dr. Hal Scofield to share more about the research we are doing to help patients with lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Watch more: youtu.be/I8qoCDyr3Do?...
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We visited our friends in Tulsa last week as a part of our Spotlight Conversations series! Drs. Courtney Griffin and Hal Scofield answered some great questions and focused on the science of a healthy heart. 🫀 Next stop: Ada!
The early 2000s brought the new millennium and OMRF scientists, Drs. Rufei Lu and Heather Rice were selected as Fleming Scholars! ⭐ Join us for our 70th Anniversary reunion event on July 16 at OMRF, where we will celebrate all the decades of our summer scholar programs! omrf.org/training-out...
We welcomed two new Board Directors and awarded multiple scientists for their research at yesterday's spring Board meeting. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-board-w...
Reminiscing on last week's groundbreaking of the TSET Institute for a Healthier Oklahoma and the David R. Brown, M.D., Advanced Human Imaging Center! ✨
Two widely used medications may prevent heart disease in people living with HIV, an OMRF scientist has discovered. The findings by Dr. Jasim Ahamed could improve both the lifespan and quality of life for those with the human immunodeficiency virus. omrf.org/omrf-finds-t...
We had a lovely time in Lawton for our latest Spotlight Conversations event! We met so many great new friends and had a great discussion of the science of a healthy heart. 🫀🧬 Next stop: Tulsa!
Today, we broke ground on a new chapter at OMRF! The new building will house the TSET Institute for a Healthier Oklahoma and the David R. Brown, M.D., Advanced Human Imaging Center. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-breaks-...
"OMRF, what was your Fleming Scholar program like in the 90s?" 📟 💽 🧬 Former Fleming Scholars: we want you to join us for our 70th anniversary Fleming reunion event July 16! ⭐ Learn more + RSVP now: omrf.org/training-out...
