@OKBio

Oklahoma Bioscience Association: Statewide membership organization advancing the growth of Oklahoma bioscience.

 Oklahoma City, OK
okbio.org
Joined April 2009
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Wheeler Bio, a biotech startup, marked the grand opening of its state-of-the-art drug substance Current Good Manufacturing Practice facility Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Oklahoma City. journalrecord.com/2023/10/05…
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The #MCED Screening Coverage Act was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. Now we need both @SenatorLankford @SenMullin support again, to pass it into law this year. Seniors can’t wait – pass the bill to ensure they have access to life-saving cancer detection tools. ...
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🔬 @OKBio is showcasing what OKC innovation looks like at the BIO International Convention in Boston! Stop by booth 1149 through Thursday to see what OKBio is all about!
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By expanding access to multi-cancer early detection tests, members of Congress have an opportunity to improve health outcomes for their rural constituents and reduce the burden of cancer in their communities. oklahoman.com/story/opinion/…

Letters to the editor: Rural health, OETA, education funding, school consolidation

Letters to the editor for week of May 14, 2023

oklahoman.com
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Another NIH success! Read how Oklahoma pharma company Selexys used #SBIR Fast-Track Phase II funding to develop a sickle cell disease drug and run clinical trials. ow.ly/vBBt50ITKBZ @OKBio @seoksbdc @OUInnovationHub @nih_nhlbi
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From i2E's Scott Meacham: Love's Cup alumni and founders of Paldara Pharmaceuticals are on a mission to make the world a better place through their health care innovation i2e.org/paldara-pharmaceutic…
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From i2E's Scott Meacham: At i2E, our venture advisors draw on real world experience to provide entrepreneurs a jump-start to their new, high-tech ventures bit.ly/35v4WZ7
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New blood-based screening technologies, called multi-cancer early detection tests, could help define the next era of the War on Cancer – if FDA approved and proven to have clinical benefit. See our new ad in the @nytimes #MCED fightcancer.org/sites/defaul…
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Congrats to our partner, @OKCinnovation, for $50 million gift to Oklahoma State University from Continental Resources & its founder, Harold Hamm. The gift will create the Hamm Institute for American Energy, located in the heart of the Innovation District. bit.ly/3dYvJxZ
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Holiday party of our Cardiovascular Biology Research Program @OMRF. Beautiful weather at OKC. In 2021, our lab welcomed and added two new members, @keatonminor and @HinaLateef, together with Christine Light and Akash Chakraborty. Hope our team keeps growing.
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A 15-year-old girl initially diagnosed with schizophrenia is found instead to have an infection-triggered autoimmune disorder (PANS), which affects the basal ganglia region of the brain.
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My friend Robert Floyd, Ph.D., published an autobiography that charts his journey from the Kentucky farm on which he was raised to life as a (now retired) world renowned bioscientist with the @OMRF. I read his book and reviewed it here. jim-stafford.com/2021/11/04/… @RAFloyd
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We'll be pouring some tasty beers at OKBio BrewFest 2021 this Thursday! Grab your tickets! i2e.org/okbio/brewfest/
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Oct. 21 • 5-7 p.m. • Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark @OKBio Brewfest showcases Oklahoma breweries and raises awareness of Oklahoma’s diverse bioscience industry! Many of the state’s most popular breweries, wineries & distilleries are featured! Visit i2e.org/okbio/brewfest for🎫
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The annual @okbio Brewfest event is a terrific way to sample Oklahoma City’s expert brewers in one place. Get your tickets now! #VeloCityOKC #PromoOurOKC @okcchamber sot.ag/hKXL0
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DON'T MISS THE SEPT. 30 REGISTRATION DEADLINE for the next cohort of i2E's popular e3 workshop. More than 190 founders have found success through e3, which helps entrepreneurs gauge potential of their concept through rigorous validation. Apply here: i2e.org/e3-form/
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Scott Meacham, President & CEO of @I2E_Inc writes about Oklahoma's strategic moves in bioscience development and improving healthcare worldwide. Read more here: bit.ly/3g1MclF
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OKBio retweeted
OMRF@OMRF7 Jun 2021
OMRF's Board of Directors has named Adam Cohen as the foundation's interim president. An attorney, Cohen joined OMRF in 2002 and has served as the foundation's chief legal officer since 2004. Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/3w1eDqG
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OKBio retweeted
OMRF@OMRF25 Apr 2021
When Dr. Stephen Prescott became president of OMRF in 2006, his goal was to help the institution and its scientists reach new heights. Fifteen years later, he's done just that. bit.ly/3xlHw1L
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An Oklahoman by choice, Dr. Stephen Prescott of @OMRF has been a remarkable leader, helped countless Oklahomans & been instrumental in advancing biomedical research in our state. His vision & work will be unmatched & sorely missed.
OMRF@OMRF27 Apr 2021
OMRF President Dr. Stephen Prescott is retiring following 15 years leading the foundation. He is stepping down for health reasons. Please join us in thanking him for all he has done for OMRF, Oklahomans and people everywhere. Read the full news release: bit.ly/3tZ0UQ3
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