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At its biannual meeting this week, OMRF’s Board of Directors welcomed four new members and honored another.
Joining the Board are Anne Greenwood, Gay Kirby, LaRue Stoller and Craig Willis. We are excited for what our new members will bring!
Meet them: omrf.org/2025/11/19/o...
Joining the Board are Anne Greenwood, Gay Kirby, LaRue Stoller and Craig Willis. We are excited for what our new members will bring!
Meet them: omrf.org/2025/11/19/o...
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At its biannual meeting this week, OMRF’s Board of Directors welcomed four new members and honored another.
Joining the Board are Anne Greenwood, Gay Kirby, LaRue Stoller and Craig Willis. We are excited for what our new members will bring!
Meet them: omrf.org/2025/11/19/o...
Joining the Board are Anne Greenwood, Gay Kirby, LaRue Stoller and Craig Willis. We are excited for what our new members will bring!
Meet them: omrf.org/2025/11/19/o...
OMRF's Dr. Mike Beckstead and his lab study how changes in dopamine may signal Alzheimer's long before symptoms appear. 🧠
By giving to OMRF, you're giving to help our researchers make discoveries that make a difference. 🩵 Learn more and give today: omrf.org?form=FUNXXVD...
By giving to OMRF, you're giving to help our researchers make discoveries that make a difference. 🩵 Learn more and give today: omrf.org?form=FUNXXVD...
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
OMRF's Dr. Mike Beckstead and his lab study how changes in dopamine may signal Alzheimer's long before symptoms appear. 🧠
By giving to OMRF, you're giving to help our researchers make discoveries that make a difference. 🩵 Learn more and give today: omrf.org?form=FUNXXVD...
By giving to OMRF, you're giving to help our researchers make discoveries that make a difference. 🩵 Learn more and give today: omrf.org?form=FUNXXVD...
Today, OMRF scientists Drs. Benjamin Miller, Courtney Montgomery and Scott Plafker presented on a panel for the OKC Rotary's weekly lunch meeting. Today's topic: The science of healthy aging! 🧠💪🧬
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Today, OMRF scientists Drs. Benjamin Miller, Courtney Montgomery and Scott Plafker presented on a panel for the OKC Rotary's weekly lunch meeting. Today's topic: The science of healthy aging! 🧠💪🧬
OMRF’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, Dr. Judith James, contributed to a Stanford University study that found the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, drives autoimmunity in people with lupus.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/13/n...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/13/n...
November 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
OMRF’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, Dr. Judith James, contributed to a Stanford University study that found the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, drives autoimmunity in people with lupus.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/13/n...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/13/n...
OMRF scientists like Dr. Sarah Ocañas are studying Alzheimer's and other diseases in hopes to lead to novel treatments. Or, better yet, it could one day prevent Alzheimer’s or one of the many other diseases they are investigating.
🩵 Learn more and give: omrf.org/keith.
🩵 Learn more and give: omrf.org/keith.
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
OMRF scientists like Dr. Sarah Ocañas are studying Alzheimer's and other diseases in hopes to lead to novel treatments. Or, better yet, it could one day prevent Alzheimer’s or one of the many other diseases they are investigating.
🩵 Learn more and give: omrf.org/keith.
🩵 Learn more and give: omrf.org/keith.
Cellular deterioration in the brain begins long before someone with Alzheimer’s shows symptoms. OMRF scientist, Dr. Tommy Lewis, backed by a new National Institutes of Health grant, will explore whether this deterioration can be stopped. 🧠
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/11/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/11/o...
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Cellular deterioration in the brain begins long before someone with Alzheimer’s shows symptoms. OMRF scientist, Dr. Tommy Lewis, backed by a new National Institutes of Health grant, will explore whether this deterioration can be stopped. 🧠
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/11/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/11/o...
Yesterday, OMRF hosted a group for Coffee and Conversations to learn more about the great things OMRF is doing for Alzheimer's research and beyond! ☕ Guests heard from Dr. Sarah Ocañas about her research relating to sex differences in the disease. ♀️♂️
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Yesterday, OMRF hosted a group for Coffee and Conversations to learn more about the great things OMRF is doing for Alzheimer's research and beyond! ☕ Guests heard from Dr. Sarah Ocañas about her research relating to sex differences in the disease. ♀️♂️
The research, published in the scientific journal Antioxidants, found that daily strawberry intake reduced blood sugar levels in people who were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. 🍓
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/05/s...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/05/s...
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The research, published in the scientific journal Antioxidants, found that daily strawberry intake reduced blood sugar levels in people who were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. 🍓
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/05/s...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/11/05/s...
Keith Miller and his wife, Linda, made the decision to donate to the OMRF more than a decade ago. They didn’t know those gifts would become so personal, helping OMRF scientists search for solutions to the very disease that would strike Linda.
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Keith Miller and his wife, Linda, made the decision to donate to the OMRF more than a decade ago. They didn’t know those gifts would become so personal, helping OMRF scientists search for solutions to the very disease that would strike Linda.
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
OMRF visited the windy city last week for the American College of Rheumatology's Convergence! 🏙️ It was a great week of networking, learning and sharing all the great things OMRF is doing for rheumatology research!
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
OMRF visited the windy city last week for the American College of Rheumatology's Convergence! 🏙️ It was a great week of networking, learning and sharing all the great things OMRF is doing for rheumatology research!
Happy Halloween from OMRF! 🎃
From game show contestants and Costco samplers, to rock stars and a moving boxes... 📦 our annual employee Halloween party featured a variety of creative costumes and intricate pumpkin portraits for our pumpkin-decorating contest!
From game show contestants and Costco samplers, to rock stars and a moving boxes... 📦 our annual employee Halloween party featured a variety of creative costumes and intricate pumpkin portraits for our pumpkin-decorating contest!
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Halloween from OMRF! 🎃
From game show contestants and Costco samplers, to rock stars and a moving boxes... 📦 our annual employee Halloween party featured a variety of creative costumes and intricate pumpkin portraits for our pumpkin-decorating contest!
From game show contestants and Costco samplers, to rock stars and a moving boxes... 📦 our annual employee Halloween party featured a variety of creative costumes and intricate pumpkin portraits for our pumpkin-decorating contest!
The new NIH grant will fund studies aimed at understanding how the body’s immune system changes when a person develops osteoarthritis.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/29/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/29/o...
October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The new NIH grant will fund studies aimed at understanding how the body’s immune system changes when a person develops osteoarthritis.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/29/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/29/o...
Meet this year's class of Teen Leaders! 🧬⭐
October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Meet this year's class of Teen Leaders! 🧬⭐
Last year, we shared Kelsey D'Emilio's story and how OMRF helped her reclaim her life from multiple sclerosis. Because of the care she received at OMRF, she was able to add a beautiful daughter to her family.
October 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Last year, we shared Kelsey D'Emilio's story and how OMRF helped her reclaim her life from multiple sclerosis. Because of the care she received at OMRF, she was able to add a beautiful daughter to her family.
In this study, Dr. Maria Narozna, a postdoctoral researcher in Gorbsky’s lab, found a surprising origin to a genetic disorder called trisomy 12, which occurs when there’s an extra copy of the 12th chromosome.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/16/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/16/o...
October 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In this study, Dr. Maria Narozna, a postdoctoral researcher in Gorbsky’s lab, found a surprising origin to a genetic disorder called trisomy 12, which occurs when there’s an extra copy of the 12th chromosome.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/16/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/10/16/o...
OMRF recently took home top honors in five categories at the Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter’s 2025 awards for Findings magazine, feature writing and more! 🏆
⭐ Check it out: omrf.org/2025/10/13/o...
⭐ Check it out: omrf.org/2025/10/13/o...
October 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
OMRF recently took home top honors in five categories at the Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter’s 2025 awards for Findings magazine, feature writing and more! 🏆
⭐ Check it out: omrf.org/2025/10/13/o...
⭐ Check it out: omrf.org/2025/10/13/o...
Know a science student who'd be a great fit for our Fleming Scholar summer program? We will be hosting a virtual info session Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6-7 p.m. online to share all things 2026 summer scholars!
Register now! watch.getcontrast.io/register/okl...
Register now! watch.getcontrast.io/register/okl...
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Know a science student who'd be a great fit for our Fleming Scholar summer program? We will be hosting a virtual info session Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6-7 p.m. online to share all things 2026 summer scholars!
Register now! watch.getcontrast.io/register/okl...
Register now! watch.getcontrast.io/register/okl...
Last month, the FDA urged physicians to exercise caution in recommending or prescribing acetaminophen during pregnancy, linking its use to autism and ADHD. What does the scientific evidence say?
💊🤰Read more from OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield: omrf.org/2025/10/07/b...
💊🤰Read more from OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield: omrf.org/2025/10/07/b...
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Last month, the FDA urged physicians to exercise caution in recommending or prescribing acetaminophen during pregnancy, linking its use to autism and ADHD. What does the scientific evidence say?
💊🤰Read more from OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield: omrf.org/2025/10/07/b...
💊🤰Read more from OMRF physician-scientist Dr. Hal Scofield: omrf.org/2025/10/07/b...
Earn four hours of CLE with OMRF's Estate Planning Seminar Oct. 28 & 29! This year's theme is Planning with a Purpose: Where law, legacy and philanthropy converge with Paul Hood Jr., J.D., LL.M.
🧩 Learn more + register now: omrf.org/estate-plann...
🧩 Learn more + register now: omrf.org/estate-plann...
October 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Earn four hours of CLE with OMRF's Estate Planning Seminar Oct. 28 & 29! This year's theme is Planning with a Purpose: Where law, legacy and philanthropy converge with Paul Hood Jr., J.D., LL.M.
🧩 Learn more + register now: omrf.org/estate-plann...
🧩 Learn more + register now: omrf.org/estate-plann...
The 241 fun continued yesterday at Gaillardia Golf & Country Club for the event's golf tournament! ⛳🏌️
Thanks again to all our event sponsors who made it a record-breaking year with nearly $870,000 raised for medical research!
Thanks again to all our event sponsors who made it a record-breaking year with nearly $870,000 raised for medical research!
October 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The 241 fun continued yesterday at Gaillardia Golf & Country Club for the event's golf tournament! ⛳🏌️
Thanks again to all our event sponsors who made it a record-breaking year with nearly $870,000 raised for medical research!
Thanks again to all our event sponsors who made it a record-breaking year with nearly $870,000 raised for medical research!
241's Music, Food & Wine Festival with Three Dog Night was a blast yesterday! 🎶🍷🌻
Thanks to all our event sponsors, the event raised nearly $870,000 for biomedical research – the most in this event's history!
This year's 241 event continued today with a golf tournament. ⛳
Thanks to all our event sponsors, the event raised nearly $870,000 for biomedical research – the most in this event's history!
This year's 241 event continued today with a golf tournament. ⛳
October 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
241's Music, Food & Wine Festival with Three Dog Night was a blast yesterday! 🎶🍷🌻
Thanks to all our event sponsors, the event raised nearly $870,000 for biomedical research – the most in this event's history!
This year's 241 event continued today with a golf tournament. ⛳
Thanks to all our event sponsors, the event raised nearly $870,000 for biomedical research – the most in this event's history!
This year's 241 event continued today with a golf tournament. ⛳
Sneak peak to our largest fundraising event of the year happening this weekend!🌻🎸🍷 241 is a private, two-day event benefiting medical research in Oklahoma.
Thank you to our committee members and sponsors who make this event possible! 👏
Thank you to our committee members and sponsors who make this event possible! 👏
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sneak peak to our largest fundraising event of the year happening this weekend!🌻🎸🍷 241 is a private, two-day event benefiting medical research in Oklahoma.
Thank you to our committee members and sponsors who make this event possible! 👏
Thank you to our committee members and sponsors who make this event possible! 👏
OMRF's 2026 summer scholar applications are NOW OPEN through Feb. 1! Know a science superstar who'd be a great fit for one of our summer programs? ⭐🧬
Send this to them and learn more on our website! omrf.org/about-omrf/t...
Send this to them and learn more on our website! omrf.org/about-omrf/t...
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
OMRF's 2026 summer scholar applications are NOW OPEN through Feb. 1! Know a science superstar who'd be a great fit for one of our summer programs? ⭐🧬
Send this to them and learn more on our website! omrf.org/about-omrf/t...
Send this to them and learn more on our website! omrf.org/about-omrf/t...
In our latest edition of Findings, Adam Cohen, our ever-curious Findings editor asked Dr. James a question about cancer therapies and lupus.
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In our latest edition of Findings, Adam Cohen, our ever-curious Findings editor asked Dr. James a question about cancer therapies and lupus.
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
Read more: omrf.org/about-omrf/o...
The new findings by Drs. Courtney Griffin and Eric Ma hold the potential for developing drugs to prevent or treat diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), both of which damage the retina and can lead to blindness.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/09/25/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/09/25/o...
September 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The new findings by Drs. Courtney Griffin and Eric Ma hold the potential for developing drugs to prevent or treat diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), both of which damage the retina and can lead to blindness.
Read more: omrf.org/2025/09/25/o...
Read more: omrf.org/2025/09/25/o...