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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-tha…

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-gr…

"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-outre…

Brand new #ArticleinPress today! Overactive PDGFRα and PDGFRβ promote distinct phenotypes of skeletal muscle #fibrosis and stiffness, with PDGFRβ also driving #muscle growth (Mariola Gimla et al. @OMRF): ow.ly/Z3xq50YVv10

Are everyday environmental toxins accelerating how we age? Session 2 at #AGE2026 tackles Environmental Toxin Exposures & Aging Mechanisms — chaired by Michael Stout (@OMRF). Register → bit.ly/4vDrGxG #Phthalates #Nanoplastics #brainAging #MitochondrialDynamics

“Mothering” fish for research at the OMRF kfor.com/news/local/mot…

OMRF scientists Drs. Chi Fung Lee and Hina Nizami have discovered a way to reverse the effects of heart disease in diabetic mice. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-researche…

Research Tech Sarah Ball has two kids at home but cares for 1,600 others at work every day as the caretaker for OMRF's cavefish. 🐟 Happy Mother's Day from OMRF! Read more: omrf.org/mothers-day-ho…

Throwback Thursday to our Fleming Scholars in the 80s! ⭐ Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James began her journey at OMRF as a Fleming Scholar in 1988 and has had an overwhelmingly successful scientific career. omrf.org/training-outre…

Innovative ways to assess disease status and progression in #MS is an unmet need. Proud of our team's work using eye movement analysis as a way to assess cognition and correlate with functional and anatomical metrics @OMRF journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20…

How do cancer cells spread so quickly? @OMRF researchers used Allen Institute cell lines to decode the genetic defect that not only kickstarts cancer, but also makes it outcompete the body's healthy cells. Dive deeper: alleninstitute.org/news/the-genet…

“OMRF’s ranking reflects our success in converting scientific discovery into clinical application,” said OMRF Director of Technology Ventures Dr. Hemangi Pakala, who leads the foundation’s collaborative efforts with biotechnology and healthcare partners. omrf.org/new-ranking-hi…

Watch more on KFOR about Dr. Sarah Ocañas' latest research on ways to slow ovarian aging, thanks to a grant from the NIH.

Dr. Charles Esmon died Friday. He joined OMRF in 1982 and made a series of paradigm-shifting discoveries about blood clotting and how it relates to inflammation. After retiring from OMRF in 2019, he continued as a Distinguished Career Scientist until his death.

Our Teen Leaders hosted Trivia Night: Boogie for a Breakthrough, and it was a blast! 🪩✨ The group worked all year on this event and through sponsorships, raffles and ticket sales, they raised MORE THAN $10,000 for OMRF!

OMRF's Dr. Sue Bodine was elected and installed as the society’s 99th president. With nearly 10,000 members, the @APSPhysiology is the world’s largest association of physiologists. Read more: omrf.org/omrf-scientist…

Check out our Fleming Scholars in the 70s! ⭐ We're gearing up for our 70th Anniversary of our Fleming Scholar program this summer, and we're hosting a reunion event! Save the date for the event: July 16 at OMRF! Learn more: omrf.org/training-outre…