News & Updates
Western Nevada College Students Research Chronic Inflamation
The Western Nevada College campus in Fallon hosted a three-week research opportunity that was funded by Nevada IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The Fallon summer project was led by Dr. Gary Evett and Dr. Rachelle Bassen. The project focused on discovering novel genetic variations in the cyclooxygenase (COX-1) gene that might be involved in chronic inflammation in the body (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
OUHSC receives $18.7M NIH IDeA Grant
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has received an $18.7 million NIH IDeA grant to expand biomedical research for some of the most complex diseases and to develop the workforce to take that research into the future. The grant is focused on cancer, diabetes, and the development of new medical devices and treatments. Dr. Darrin Akins, Director of the Oklahoma IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence highlighted the importance of the IDeA grant.