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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · May 21

Huge congratulations to our very own Dr. Benjamin Miller on his induction into the prestigious Academy for Health and Lifespan Research! 🎉 His groundbreaking work is at the forefront of extending human healthspan. @omrf.bsky.social
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OMRF scientist named to international research academy

Benjamin Miller, Ph.D., inducted into the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research

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omrf.bsky.social @omrf.bsky.social · May 16

With a new three-year grant from the American Heart Association, OMRF's Dr. Kamil Kobak will study a common and life-threatening heart condition. 🫀

Read more: omrf.org/2025/05/15/o...

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omrf.bsky.social @omrf.bsky.social · May 15

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice highlighted OMRF at a congressional budget hearing yesterday involving the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the National Institutes of Health.

We thank you for sharing the vital impact and importance of biomedical research.

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Annika Barber @annikabarber.bsky.social · Feb 24

Wondering if your study section cancelled? I update this sheet daily. As of today, 56/124 study sections that should have met since Jan 2, 2025 have "not met as scheduled." docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

2025 Study section tracking

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robvmusci.bsky.social @robvmusci.bsky.social · Jan 28

Grateful for the award! A major thanks to the Multiplexing Protein Analysis Core and folks at @am-omrf.bsky.social (like @benjaminfmiller.bsky.social) who were instrumental in gathering preliminary data for our NIH grant proposal.

Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · Jan 27

We are so glad to highlight 2023 Oklahoma NSC Pilot Awardee Robert Musci! Check out the full Pilot Awardee Spotlight here: bit.ly/40Obn3A #AgingResearch @oknathanshock.bsky.social

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Jan 10

Recent paper from the Stout lab reveals Canagliflozin, a diabetes drug, may delay ovarian aging by preserving follicular reserves and improving mitochondrial function. Could this hold promise for delaying menopause and systemic aging in women? 🧬
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Canagliflozin treatment prevents follicular exhaustion and attenuates hallmarks of ovarian aging in genetically heterogenous mice - GeroScience

Ovarian aging is characterized by declines in follicular reserve and the emergence of mitochondrial dysfunction, reactive oxygen species production, inflammation, and fibrosis, which eventually result...

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Dec 29

Exciting progress in ALS research from the Van Remmen lab! This study demonstrates that the nitrone compound OKN-007 delays motor neuron loss and slows disease progression in a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Frontiers | The nitrone compound OKN-007 delays motor neuron loss and disease progression in the G93A mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Kevin Murach @kevinmurachphd.bsky.social · Dec 21

First post on Bluesky! Congrats to Aga Borowik and Miller Lab on this thoughtful and thought provoking piece “The expanding roles of myonuclei in adult skeletal muscle health and function” portlandpress.com/biochemsoctr... @myoblue.bsky.social @am-omrf.bsky.social @omrf.bsky.social

The expanding roles of myonuclei in adult skeletal muscle health and function

Skeletal muscle cells (myofibers) require multiple nuclei to support a cytoplasmic volume that is larger than other mononuclear cell types. It is dogmatic that mammalian resident myonuclei rely on ste...

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Dec 21

It was an excellent seminar! Thank you for visiting!

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Ronny Drapkin @rdrapkin8-penn.bsky.social · Dec 20

I visited the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) today. Incredible place! Thank you Magdalena Bieniasz for the invitation. Great to meet with Joan Walker, Doris Bennrook, Bethany Hannafon, Maureen Cox, Xin Zhang, and Priyabrata Mukherjee. @omrf.bsky.social @am-omrf.bsky.social

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Dec 16

Congratulations, Weronika! It’s well deserved!

Weronika Zarzycka @zarzycka-w.bsky.social · Dec 13

I’m thrilled to share this incredible news as the year comes to a close! I’m deeply grateful to @americanheart.bsky.social for funding my Predoctoral Fellowship. Many thanks to my mentor @annchiao.bsky.social for her guidance and support! @am-omrf.bsky.social

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Dec 2

A new review from the Van Remmen lab. Everything you wanted to know about ROS and oxidative stress in muscle ⤵️
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Reactive oxygen species in skeletal muscle injury, fatigue, regeneration and ageing: In memory of John Faulkner

One of the most critical factors impacting healthspan in the elderly is the loss of muscle mass and function, clinically referred to as sarcopenia. Mu…

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Roz Anderson @andersonrozalyn.bsky.social · Nov 26

We are all going to Alaska!! #AGE2025 as organized by the indomitable Ben Miller at OMRF @benjaminfmiller.bsky.social @americanaging.bsky.social @am-omrf.bsky.social

American Aging Association @americanaging.bsky.social · Nov 25

We're happy to join all of you here on Bluesky! Be sure to give us a follow and check out our site for new announcements and opportunities in research on aging biology!
www.americanagingassociation.org

Home

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 23

Check it out ⤵️
Several of our scientists and outstanding trainees are on Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/5oUbpNy

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 22

How cool is this?? OMRF has its own scientific relic, located in the heart of the Aging and Metabolism Program.

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 22

Welcome to all our new followers and thanks to @brunetlab.bsky.social for adding us to the Aging Research starter pack!

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BrunetLab @brunetlab.bsky.social · Nov 22

Aging starter pack!

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 19

Congratulations to Dr. Wan Hee Yoon! For those not familiar, BSF brings together American and Israeli scientists and researchers for innovative partnerships that enhance the advancement of scientific breakthroughs.

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 18

You got it!
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OMRF discovers new chemical link to Alzheimer’s

Findings may explain mood changes that precede disease

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 18

Where did we get our profile picture? The foyer at OMRF has an amazing artistic cell representation with inlaid marble #mitochondria

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 18

New research in Nature Communications shows how SK channel dysfunction makes dopamine neurons hyperexcitable in a mouse model of Alzheimer's. Could this be a key to understanding cognitive decline? 🤔 #Alzheimers #Neuroscience #Dopamine
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VTA dopamine neurons are hyperexcitable in 3xTg-AD mice due to casein kinase 2-dependent SK channel dysfunction - Nature Communications

Recent studies unexpectedly indicate involvement of ventral tegmental area dopamine neurons in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Here, the authors identified the enzyme casein kinase 2 as a mechanistic link b...

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 15

Dr. Sue Bodine presented updates of the MoTrPAC at today’s 21st Annual Harold Hamm Diabetes Research Symposium #MoTrPAC

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Aging and Metabolism @am-omrf.bsky.social · Nov 15

How’s this for a first post?
New publication in Nature Communications about the role of dopamine in Alzheimer’s disease⤵️
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OMRF discovers new chemical link to Alzheimer’s

Findings may explain mood changes that precede disease

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