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Research Funding

TOTAL SPONSORED AWARDS - State FY 24                                                                                 TOTAL FEDERAL AWARDS - State FY 24
$217.3 MILLION                                                                                                                                $132.8 MILLION


OU Health Sciences has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings, reaching No. 102 nationally for NIH funding—a 27-spot climb in two years—placing it among the top 3.6% of institutions receiving NIH support. With $75.2 million in NIH funding in FY2024, this recognition reflects the dedication of faculty, researchers, and staff in advancing biomedical and clinical research that improves patient outcomes and strengthens the university’s impact. 


Delta Dental of Oklahoma Provides a Cumulative $1 million in Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Provides a Cumulative $1 million in Scholarships to OU College of Dentistry


Published: Friday, May 6, 2022

Oklahoma City – Delta Dental of Oklahoma and the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation has awarded $118,000 in scholarships to 15 students at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry at the OU Health Sciences Center for the 2021-2022 academic year.

       The awarding of this year’s scholarships equates to a cumulative amount of more than $1 million in scholarships received by dental students at the College of Dentistry over the last 20 years from Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation. This is also the first year scholarships from Delta Dental of Oklahoma are being awarded to dental hygiene students.

       “For more than 20 years, Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation have been incredible supporters of the University of Oklahoma and the College of Dentistry,” said Amy Noah, vice president and chief advancement officer for the OU Foundation. “Their continued generosity and desire to invest in the future of our students is truly admirable, and we are fortunate to have such a dedicated partner.”

       Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation established the annual scholarship program in 2001. The program provides scholarships to College of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene students planning to practice within Oklahoma after graduation.

       “The College of Dentistry is grateful to Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation for their incredible generosity,” said Paul M. Mullasseril, D.D.S., M.S., dean of the College of Dentistry. “Without their support, so many of our college’s programs would cease to exist. Similarly, the scholarships awarded to our dental and dental hygiene students help to significantly offset the rising cost of dental school and help to equip our students with the skills needed to serve their patients.”

       Students receiving a scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year include:

  • Carley Abbott, DS3, of Noble
  • Conner Brasher, DS4, of Edmond
  • Britney Brzoticky, DH2, of Weatherford
  • Madison Campbell, DS4, of Alva
  • Emily Forthun, DH2, of Oklahoma City
  • Tanna Heddlesten, DS2, of McAlester
  • Jack Koszykowski, DS2, of Oologah
  • Alissa Meadows, DH2, of Edmond
  • Lauren Means, DS4, of Lawton
  • Zane Mills, DS2, of Sedan, KS
  • Preston Patrick, DS2, of Tahlequah
  • Chelsea Saffo, DS2, of Broken Arrow
  • Meghan Souders, DH2, of Tulsa
  • Thanh Truong, DS4, of Broken Arrow
  • Teresa Vu, DS3, of Wewoka

       “Supporting the education of future dental professionals is incredibly important,” said John Gladden, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Oklahoma. “We are proud of the dedication these scholars demonstrate to their patients and communities, while they are in school and beyond.”

Research Newsletter

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This Week's Documents to Download and Full Newsletter

An Important Note from ORA – this is to notify the campus that the GRANTS team in ORA is currently four people short.   Please be patient and ensure your applications are submitted on time as required while we work through all proposals/requests and acquire new team members

Please join the Institutional Research Core Facility for a Lunch and Learn with Bruker to discuss the NanoString nCounter system.  They will also have availability outside of the presentation to discuss individual research projects.

Date:     Thursday, April 17th

Where:  BRC Room 109

When:   Presentation at 1pm

Office hours can be schedules from 9:30am-12pm and 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Registration is not needed, but please use the QR code in the attached flyer for scheduling discussions.

Required research security training supplement will be assigned through OnPoint on April 7 for all OU employees that work in research designed by their ePAF email. This supplemental training combined with the current training requirements through ORS/ORA, IT, and COI will meet the requirements set forth by the CHIPS and Science Act.  The training should take less than 30 minutes.

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Utilization of Designated Clinical Trials Management System for Clinical Research

The policy at the link below establishes the institutional requirement that all Health Sciences (HSC) researchers enter clinical trials into the clinical trial management system, OnCore.  OnCore has been designated as the enterprise-wide platform to manage clinical research and operational compliance with all relevant requirements.

Following is the link directly to the policy: https://universityok.navexone.com/content/docview/?app=pt&source=unspecified&docid=1449&public=true

Postponed: NIH Requirements Change for Biographical Sketch & Other Support

The NIH has postponed requiring the use of SciENcv Common forms to complete all Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support documents. A new date has not yet been announced. Continue using the current NIH Biosketch and Other Support format pages for applications, Just-in-Time (JIT) and RPPRs.
You can still take steps now to prepare for the transition:

set up your account.

but cannot certify documents. Individuals must have a SciENcv account before they can be added as a delegate.

We will continue to monitor NIH announcements and provide updates as soon as the Common Forms become available in SciENcv.


Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies Page Now Available

We have posted an Implementation of New Initiatives and Policies page on the NIH Grants & Funding Website to pull together the latest information on recent and upcoming changes that impact applications and grants administration.

Page Highlights

  • NIH Grants and Funding Information Status. Keep up to date on how NIH grants and funding information is evolving as we align with new agency priorities (e.g., status of communications, funding opportunities, application guidance, and more).
  • Upcoming Changes. Get the latest status on in-progress initiatives like our adoption of Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support.
  • Recent Changes. Learn about key initiatives implemented in 2024 that culminated in numerous changes to grant application content and review for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 and any adjustments made to those initiatives.

An Important Note from ORA – this is to notify the campus that the GRANTS team in ORA is currently four people short.   Please be patient and ensure your applications are submitted on time as required while we work through all proposals/requests and acquire new team members.

Policy for the Allocation of Research Space

A uniform policy for the allocation of research space has been approved by Health Sciences administration and the Research Oversight Committee (ROC) to establish the process for assigning, evaluating, and creating new research space at OUHSC. Research space is defined as wet laboratory or dry laboratory (e.g., office) space used for the performance of research endeavors.  Application of the policy across all OUHSC research and college buildings (OKC and Tulsa) is effective immediately and can help ensure efficient and effective use of existing space and appropriate evaluation of the need for new space.  To access the full policy, please visit: Research Space Allocation Policy.pdf

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Annual Cancer Research Symposium – hosted by the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center- Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Nicholson Conference Center.  See attached document for complete information.

Save the Date Stewart Wolf Research Day 2025 on May 16, 2025. This event is for trainees to highlight their research from the DOM, and consists of poster and oral presentations, abstract submissions, and a keynote speaker. Please see the attached flyer.

KEY DATES:

October 10, 2024                          Abstract Submission Opens

March 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM           Abstract Submission Deadline

April 16, 2025                                     Notifications Sent to Presenters about Poster and/or Oral Presentations

May 1, 2025                                        Deadline for Copy of Posters and Oral Presentations to be Submitted

May 16, 2025                                     Stewart Wolf Day Events

For any inquiries or questions about this event, please contact ryan-nipp@ouhsc.edu.