OMRF is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1946 with the mission of conducting basic biomedical research to help people live longer, healthier lives. Scientists at the OMRF are dedicated to understanding and curing human disease and focus on such critical research areas as lupus, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Many of the subspecialty attendings and residents hold positions at the OMRF and the VA and/or OUMI.