A Covid-19 variant that appears more contagious than the earliest strain of the virus is increasingly circulating in the U.S. But is the mutation something to fear? Only if you’re unvaccinated, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
As little as 130 calories per day could make a significant impact on your cardiovascular health. That’s approximately how many calories are in about 2.5 cups of strawberries. And it’s the amount a new study led by Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation physician-scientist Hal Scofield, M.D., found is needed to lessen our risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Just within the last few months, several industry-leading researchers and professionals from various bioscience hubs such as Boston, New York and the San Francisco Bay Area have pulled up stakes and have made the move to Oklahoma City. Others are not far behind.
In the early 2000s, community leaders in Oklahoma City came together to create a comprehensive roadmap for the bioscience industry in the region to fully maximize the impact the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center had been having for decades.
Oklahoma’s bioscience community lost a true legend and advocate when physician and researcher Dr. Stephen M. Prescott, M.D., passed away on May 28, 2021, due to complications from his battle with cancer. He was 73.
OMRF physician-scientist Patrick Gaffney, M.D., and Harvard researcher Jason Buenrostro, Ph.D., received a five-year grant to study how the DNA of people with lupus differs from those without the condition.
Oklahoma City is the rare major metropolitan area where you can still afford to live. We have all the amenities of a major metro without the wallet-breaking costs. Don’t take our word for it though.
Join us for the Chamber’s annual State of Health event Wednesday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m. to hear two informative panel discussions featuring metro health care leaders on health and wellness trends, as well as entrepreneurs and researchers working to grow our biotech sector.
