Stephen Oakley

Mar 25, 2024 | nature.com | Anne Hebert |Arjan C. Houweling |Minna Kraatari-Tiri |Alan Lu |Stephen Oakley |Nicole Revencu | +5 more

AbstractPathogenic loss-of-function variants in BGN, an X-linked gene encoding biglycan, are associated with Meester-Loeys syndrome (MRLS), a thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection syndrome. Since the initial publication of five probands in 2017, we have considerably expanded our MRLS cohort to a total of 18 probands (16 males and 2 females). Segregation analyses identified 36 additional BGN variant-harboring family members (9 males and 27 females).

Aug 25, 2023 | tulsaworld.com | Stephen Oakley

A recent cartoon in the Tulsa World implied that no Black history was taught for the last 100 years. Not so. After obtaining my master's degree with an emphasis in Black history, I came to Tulsa and started the first Black history classes at McLain High School in 1971. I taught several hundred Black students their history. We discussed the Tulsa Race Riot, now called the Tulsa Race Massacre, and so much more. Unfortunate that other schools didn't offer the course. Letters to the editor are encouraged.