Established by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), the Oklahoma Center for Adult Stem Cell Research (OCASCR) aims to promote research in adult stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. It focuses on facilitating research that can lead to restoring normal functions of cells, tissues, and organs damaged by disease. OCASCR strives to make Oklahoma a hub for such research, especially targeting smoking- and obesity-related diseases, and serves as a resource for public information on these topics.
OCASCR Grants Program supports the advancement of adult stem cell research and regenerative medicine in Oklahoma, recognizing these areas as pivotal to addressing critical health issues within the state, particularly those diseases linked to smoking and obesity. The program encourages applications from Oklahoma universities, research foundations, and biotech companies thriving under the guidance of world-renowned investigators. Beyond conventional projects, OCASCR is open to other support mechanisms, such as partial salary support for key personnel, provided proposals demonstrate a clear need and the unique value of the funding.