About OCASCR

In 2010, The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) established OCASCR to promote research in the emerging field of adult stem cell biology in Oklahoma. Since then, adult stem cell research has flourished in our state, and Oklahoma Universities, research foundations, and biotechnology companies, are now fortunate to employ many world-recognized investigators who conduct research in this area. In 2019, OCASCR expanded its focus to include research in regenerative medicine- a field that is closely related to adult stem cell biology and that strives to restore the normal functions of cells, tissues, and organs that have been damaged by disease. OCASCR joins TSET in acknowledging that smoking-and obesity-related diseases are particularly deadly in Oklahoma. OCASCR is therefore keen on promoting regenerative medicine that is relevant to those diseases. The overall goal of OCASCR is to help adult stem cell and regenerative medicine research thrive in Oklahoma and to serve as a trusted resource for public information on these topics. Click here for more information.

Distinguished Speaker Seminars

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OCASCR News

Rudra Channappanavar, Ph.D., received the President's Fellows Faculty Research Award at OSU.

Carol Webb, Ph.D., received a grant to further her studies on ARID3A and lupus.

Wan Hee Yoon, Ph.D., discovers another ultra-rare neurological disease.

Fall Conference?

OCASCR has a rolling deadline for Education/Travel Grants. Click here.

Next OCASCR Grant Deadline: September, 2026

Proposals will be accepted for research, enabling, equipment, and education grants. Some of the FAQs have changed. The substantive changes are highlighted. Please click here for more information.

Core Facilities

Check out the updated list of equipment that is available to all scientists in Oklahoma.

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