June 2012 press conference announcing the Harold Hamm International Prize

On June 7, 2012, with a goal of stimulating innovative scientific research to find a cure for diabetes, the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center (HHDC) at the University of Oklahoma announced the establishment of the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes. HHDC, a comprehensive center of excellence integrating novel research, world-class patient care, and large-scale prevention programs, will award and administer the $250,000 Prize, one of the largest of its kind in the world, to recognize and promote lasting achievements in diabetes research.

The launch announcement was made in Philadelphia by Mr. David L. Boren, President of the University of Oklahoma, and Mr. Harold G. Hamm, chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Resources, Inc., who both have Type 2 diabetes and are passionate about diabetes research and care. The announcement was made just prior to the opening of the American Diabetes Association's 72nd Scientific Sessions.

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