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OCASCR News

Prabha Nagareddy, Ph.D., finds that blocking stress could limit harmful inflammation after a heart attack.

OCASCR Scientist, Michael Beckstead, Ph.D., receives grant to study methamphetamine addiction.

Chi Fung Lee, Ph.D. and his team make breakthrough in diabetic heart disease.

Next OCASCR Grant Deadline: September, 2026

Proposals will be accepted for research, enabling, equipment, and education grants. 

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

Did you miss it?

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March 3, 2026

Juan M. Melero-Martin

Fall Conference?

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

Core Facilities

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

Click here.


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