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What we're about

Advancing prediction, prevention, and precision therapy for patients with rheumatic diseases
Who we are

Over 200 researchers spanning the basic, clinical, and analytical sciences
How we help

World-class core facilities and investigator support to drive groundbreaking research and launch distinctive careers
Why we care

Patients with rheumatic diseases need better tests and personalized treatments so they can live healthier, longer lives

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Extensive Cohort Collections

Our CAP-accredited biorepository manages some of the largest existing collections of SLE, Sjogren’s, RA, and osteoarthritis samples

Cutting Edge Methodologies

The Human Phenotyping Core offers single-cell technologies, including CyTOF, Spatial Transcriptomics, and scRNASeq

Clinical Research Expertise

A physician examines a patient's hand in an exam room — The Clinical Core assists with IRB approvals, study recruitment, and clinical research visits

Recent Publications

The promise of precision medicine in rheumatology July 5, 2022
47XXY and 47XXX in Scleroderma and Myositis March 30, 2022
Serologic markers of Epstein-Barr virus reactivation are associated with increased disease activity, inflammation, and interferon pathway activation in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus January 10, 2022
Quantifying Chemical Composition and Reaction Kinetics of Individual Colloidally Dispersed Nanoparticles December 28, 2021
Nucleic Acid-Sensing and Interferon-Inducible Pathways Show Differential Methylation in MZ Twins Discordant for Lupus and Overexpression in Independent Lupus Samples: Implications for Pathogenic Mechanism and Drug Targeting December 24, 2021
Urine Proteomics and Renal Single-Cell Transcriptomics Implicate Interleukin-16 in Lupus Nephritis November 16, 2021
The intersection of COVID-19 and autoimmunity October 28, 2021

Cite ORDRCC Support
Publications that used ORDRCC consultations, services, or resources should cite P30AR073750.

Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center

At the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City, OK

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Welcome
Leadership
Administrative Core
Cores
Investigator Support
For Patients
- Get Involved
- Getting to the Clinic
Discoveries