Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation


Founded in 1946, this independent nonprofit biomedical research institute conducts basic, translational, and clinical research in critical areas such as heart disease, cancer, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. Its mission focuses on understanding biological mechanisms and advancing diagnostics and therapeutics. Activities include conducting clinical trials, managing a patent portfolio, commercializing biotechnologies, and supporting the biotech community. Research efforts are funded by grants and philanthropy, and the institute hosts advanced facilities, interdisciplinary research teams, and collaborations with academia and industry.

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Nr. of Employees

large (251-1000)


Patents

Biomarkers for a systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disease activity immune index that characterizes disease activity

US-12510539-B2

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Peripheral blood DNA methylation models as predictors of knee osteoarthritis radiographic progression

US-12467092-B2

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Compositions and methods for treating Sjogren's syndrome

US-12414979-B2

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Monoclonal antibodies to ELTD1 and uses thereof

US-12415851-B2

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Human Streptococcus pneumoniae antibodies and uses therefor

US-12352749-B2

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Biomarkers for assessing risk of transitioning to systemic lupus erythematosus classification and disease pathogenesis

US-12140592-B2

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Services

Offers clinical evaluations for adults and families affected by autoimmune conditions, including laboratory and specialist assessment.

Provides neurological consultation, disease management, therapy, cognitive assessment, infusion, spasticity management, mobility evaluation, and coordination of care for multiple sclerosis patients.

Performs comprehensive sequencing and genotyping projects for researchers and collaborators, including NGS and single-cell analyses.

Expertise Areas

  • Immunology and cancer research
  • Cardiovascular biology
  • Neurodegenerative disease research
  • Autoimmune disease research
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Key Technologies

  • Molecular diagnostics
  • Antibody development
  • Animal models
  • Clinical assay development
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News & Updates

Seminar offering continuing legal education on estate planning, philanthropy, and related topics.

An investigational drug for glioblastoma developed at OMRF advances to further clinical trials with Korean pharmaceutical partners.

Exclusive licensing agreement for a novel chemotherapeutic drug to treat liver cancer.

Grant awarded for work combining multiple sclerosis treatment, disease management, and research.

Alliance formed to develop diagnostics for early identification of lupus flares.

Contributed to the development and advancement of three therapeutics that reached the market.

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