Oklahoma

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Oklahoma- Central NAIPI Region

Oklahoma is a state in the South Central and Southern Plains region of the United States. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States. Its residents are known as Oklahomans (or colloquially “Okies”), and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.

The state’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla, “people” and humma, which translates as “red”

Below you will find State INBREs, State COBREs & CTRs.

James Lankford James Lankford

Senior Senator

Republican

Since Jan 6, 2015

Next Election in 2028

Markwayne Mulin Markwayne Mullin

Junior Senator

Republican

Since Jan 3, 2023

Next Election in 2026

Kevin Hern Oklahoma 1st District Representative

Kevin Hern

Republican

Since Nov 13, 2018

Oklahoma 2nd District Representative

Josh Brecheen

Republican

Since Jan 3, 2023

Frank Lucas Oklahoma 3rd District Representative

Frank Lucas

Republican

Since Jan 7, 2003

Tom Cole Oklahoma 4th District Representative

Tom Cole

Republican

Since Jan 7, 2003

Stephanie Bice Oklahoma 5th District Representative

Stephanie Bice

Republican

Since Jan 3, 2021

IDeA Funding in Oklahoma

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Oklahoma Principal Investigators

Darrin Akins
Darrin Akins
INBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
William Sonntag
William Sonntag
COBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Lijun Xia
Lijun Xia
COBRE PI: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Jimmy Ballard
Jimmy Ballard
COBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Ann West
Ann West
COBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Norman

Lin Liu
Lin Liu
COBRE PI: Oklahoma State University Stillwater
Danny Dhanasekaran
Danny Dhanasekaran
COBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jian-Xing Ma
Jian-Xing Ma
COBRE PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Linda Thompson
Linda Thompson
COBRE PI: Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Martin Paulus
Martin Paulus
COBRE PI: Laureate Institute for Brain Research

Jennifer Hays-Grudo
Jennifer Hays-Grudo
COBRE PI: OSU Center for Health Sciences

Judith James
Judith James
CTR PI: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Javier Jo
Javier Jo
COBRA PI: University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Funded Programs

  • Oklahoma

Cellular and Molecular Geoscience COBRE

October 20, 2021|0 Comments

There have been impressive advances in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging, including the discovery of manipulations that delay aging and increase healthspan. Importantly, these interventions also reduce or prevent age-related diseases. These [...]

  • Oklahoma COBRE in Structural Biology

Oklahoma COBRE in Structural Biology

June 29, 2021|0 Comments

Structural biology is a multidisciplinary research area that focuses on the important relationship between macromolecular structure and function. The Oklahoma Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Structural Biology (OCSB) was established in 2012 with [...]

  • Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma

Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma

June 29, 2021|0 Comments

Altered cellular metabolism contributes to the pathogenesis of many common diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, which are prevalent in Oklahoma. However, metabolism- related research resources and infrastructure are currently insufficient [...]