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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. 


OU Health Physicians Event Supports Obesity Treatment, Research and Education


Published: Thursday, April 14, 2022

TULSA -- OU Health Physicians Tulsa and Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, are co-sponsors of the Walk from Obesity +FunRun, set for Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Hunter Park, 5804 E. 91st Street in Tulsa.

     This fundraising event benefits the Oklahoma and Arkansas state chapters of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), a 501c3 nonprofit. Proceeds of the event support obesity treatment, research, education and access to care initiatives.

    Oklahoma currently ranks ninth in the nation among states where obesity rates are accelerating, driving an obesity epidemic. Carah Horn, MBA-HCA, BSN, R.N., said the specialized team at OU Health Physicians has harnessed the necessary resources to educate patients and facilitate their journey to better health and quality of life.

     “OU Health Physicians offers a truly comprehensive weight management program served by board-certified obesity medicine physicians, fellowship-trained surgeons, registered dietitian and nurses. As demonstrated by this event, walking is a great activity that not only may prevent this chronic disease, but also combat its dire effects. To be effective, healthy activities must become habits.”

     ASMBS is the largest national society representing obesity-related specialties. Its vision is to improve public health and well-being by decreasing the global burden of the disease of obesity and related conditions and complications. The walk/run event is a self-paced, non-competitive opportunity for the Tulsa community to work together in the fight for more effective obesity prevention and treatment.

     Advance online registration is $25, through April 29 at noon Onsite registrations are $35, payable by cash, money order or check, from 9 to 10 a.m. the day of the event.

     Each adult online registration includes event entry, complimentary t-shirt and bag, as well as an online participant/fundraising page. Children under age 12 may register free with a registered parent or guardian. Access the paper registration form during online registration in the “Resources” section in the Participant Dashboard when parent/guardian registration is completed. Registered children may receive a bag and free coloring/activity book, available while supplies last.

        Learn more about the event, register, or make a donation here:

https://fundraise.asmbsfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=910

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TSET Legacy Grants are due on Monday, June 16th by Noon.  Due to the number of OUHSC applicants ALL TSET Legacy Grants will have a five (5) day deadline for submission to ORA for review.

The complete SoonerTrack ticket and the Stage I Proposal will be due to ORA no later than Noon on Monday, June 9th.  Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

The Single Cell RNA Sequencing Workshopis a free, in-person, hands-on course held December 9–12, 2025, at the Inasmuch Foundation Atrium in the Bird Library. It will teach participants how to perform single-cell RNA sequencing analysis, including data alignment, visualization (UMAPs, heatmaps, volcano plots), and advanced analyses like ligand-receptor interactions, pathway, and pseudotime. The workshop uses bash and R and requires attendance at all three full-day sessions. Data will be provided. Around 20 applicants will be accepted; applications are due by July 31, 2025, with decisions sent by August 15. Full details and requirements are in the flyer.

The Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research (NNCTPR), would like to announce an event that the NNCTPR, in collaboration with Tana Fitzpatrick, Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations, and the Center for Faculty Excellence will host as part of our Ethical Tribal Engagement Series. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:00 to 1:30 at the Robert M. Bird Library Inasmuch Foundation Atrium room on the OUHSC campus as well as virtually. This ETE traveling event will be offered as part of the Improving Cancer Outcomes in Native American Communities (ICON) Grant.   

Inaugural Annual Neurology Research Symposium – Hosted by the Department of Neurology, University of Oklahoma, School of Medicine – Date & Location: Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Basic Sciences Education Building (West Lecture Hall).   

This year’s theme is Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI), with a keynote lecture by Farzaneh A. Sorond, MD, alongside presentations from leading researchers in the field. The event will include panel sessions, oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities.

Visit for more information: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/neurology/neurology-symposium

Registration is now open – https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/neurology/neurology-symposium/registration