OMRF, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, is a renowned independent nonprofit biomedical research institute. Established in 1946, OMRF is dedicated to conducting basic biomedical research that aims to improve and extend human life. With a strong focus on critical research areas such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease, OMRF scientists strive to understand and find cures for various human diseases.

OMRF's commitment to groundbreaking research has yielded remarkable results. Their discoveries have played a vital role in the development of protease inhibition cocktails, lengthening the lives of HIV/AIDS patients. Additionally, OMRF's contributions led to the creation of Soliris, a groundbreaking treatment for a rare blood disorder, and diagnostic tests for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis used worldwide.

Publishing their research in acclaimed journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Science, and Cell, OMRF scientists continually advance our understanding and treatment of human disease. Through their relentless pursuit of scientific breakthroughs, OMRF scientists are making significant strides in the fight against human disease, one discovery at a time