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The Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources

The OSCTR is funded by the National Institutes of Health as part of its IDeA-CTR program. We have the mission to serve as a catalyst for clinical and translational research that improves health and healthcare for underserved and underrepresented populations, to provide training and infrastructure to help junior investigators to launch independent research careers, and to expand the opportunities of IDeA states and Oklahoma communities to participate in research that improves the health of our residents.

Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Science Institute

OCTSI is the home of the OSCTR, as well as clinical research services and dissemination and implementation resources to help improve the delivery of healthcare.

Oklahoma Primary Healthcare Improvement Cooperative

OPHIC is the implementation science arm of a statewide network to help improve healthcare delivery assisting primary care practices to adopt evidence-based best practices for the care of their patients.

OCTSI Clinical Research Unit

The OCTSI CRU assists medical providers to identify and conduct clinical research opportunities in Oklahoma.

EvidenceNOW Grant Initiative Provides Support for Primary Care Practices in Oklahoma to Advance Cardiovascular Care

Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. Heart disease is also taking a toll on Oklahoma. But the evidence is clear—we can reduce the threat by applying the ABCS of cardiovascular disease prevention: Aspirin use by high-risk individuals, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation.

OCTSI receives $15 million grant to improve heart health in Oklahoma

Researchers with the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa and Oklahoma City have received a $15 million grant to improve heart health in residents throughout the state.

OU is one of seven grantees in the nation for the award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Nobel Laureate to speak at OSCTR Grand Rounds event

Dr. Peter Agre, 2003 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will present on "Opening Doors Worldwide through Medical Science" at 12 PM, May 1, 2015 at the Samis Center.

Please see the flyer for more information.