Oklahoma Bio rebranded as Life Science Oklahoma
On Jun. 13, 2024, the Oklahoma BioScience Association (OKBio), a 501(c)(3) corporation was rebranded Life Science Oklahoma. Life…
On Jun. 13, 2024, the Oklahoma BioScience Association (OKBio), a 501(c)(3) corporation was rebranded Life Science Oklahoma. Life…
On May 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agricultureメs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence…
On May 2, 2018, the Stephenson Cancer Center received National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Stephenson Cancer Center,…
On Nov. 21, 2016, Novartis announced it had acquired Selexys Pharmaceuticals Corp, a Oklahoma City-based company that specialized…
On Apr. 18, 2016, a team of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) researchers led by Gary Gorbsky found…
On Jun. 24, 2012, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper helped raise $675,500 for the…
On Apr. 21, 2011, Governor Mary Fallin dedicated the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s (OMRF) new 186,000 s.f. research…
In 2011, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence, led by Dr. Gabriel Pardo, opened…
In 2009, Drs. Judith James and Linda Thompson at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) helped develop an…
In 2008, the Oklahoma BioScience Association (OKBio), now known as Life Science Oklahoma, was incorporated as a 501(c)(3)…
In 2007, Dr. Jordan Tang, led a team of scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) that identified…
On May 1, 2006, Dr. Stephen Prescott was named president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF). Prescott,…
In 2006, the Stephenson Research and Technology Center was established at the University of Oklahoma. The $27 million…
In 2006, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) celebrated it’s 60th anniversary. More than 600 people gathered to…
On Jun. 8, 2005, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Sir Alexander Fleming scholar program celebrated it’s 50th class…
In 2001, the Stephenson Cancer Center was established. Located on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Health Sciences Center…
In 1988, the first Science Open House was held at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) for high school…
In 1982, Dr. Paul Kincade joined the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and broken new ground time and…
In 1979, Dr. William Thurman took the helm of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) and helped establish…
In 1970, University of Oklahoma’s first Health Sciences building was constructed in Oklahoma City. Today, this public university…
In 1970, Dr. Colin McLeod became OMRF’s first full-time president which marked a watershed moment for the foundation….
In 1957, seven students participated in the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Summer Scholar Program which was originated by…
In 1956, Dr. Leonard Eliel, previously head of the cancer section at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF),…
On Apr. 9, 1951, world boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson defended his crown in Oklahoma City by knocking…
From 1951 to 1976, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) treated some of the state’s sickest children, most…
On Dec. 17, 1950, five thousand Oklahomans attended an Open House for a newly dedicated OMRF research building….
On Jul. 4, 1949, Sir Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin, made his first visit to the…
In 1947, Governor Roy J. Turner launched a fund drive that spanned all 77 of Oklahoma’s counties. By…
On Aug. 28, 1946, Oklahomaメs Secretary of State Frank C. Carter granted the charter of the Oklahoma Medical…
On Aug. 3, 1946, the articles of incorporation were signed by Governor Roy J. Turner that established the…