Ohio State Impact, Spring 2011

How giving makes a difference at Ohio State

spring 2011

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IRA Charitable Rollover Extended!This unique federal provision passed by Congress allows anyone 70.5 years or older to make an outright gift of up to $100,000 per year directly from an IRA to a qualified charity without paying income tax on the distribution.This opportunity is available through December 31, 2011.

Don’t miss this opportunity!To find out more, please contact the Ohio State Office of Gift Planning today.

Office of Gift Planning(614) 292-2183 • (800) 327-7907 • [email protected]/giftplanning

Volume 2 Issue 2 Spring 2011

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“But for Ohio State...”How the Wexner family and the Limited Brands Foundation make an enduring impact on Ohio State.

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Without Skipping a BeatHow private support saves lives and increases the speed of cardiology care.

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Going Against the Grains Coping with sensitivities to gluten and other foods.

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Water for the WorldA student group’s trip to Peru brought about a clean water system in a village that had lacked water access for 25 years.

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Preventing Arthritis Why 67 million Americans may suffer from arthritis by 2030.

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Helping Ohio’s Autistic Children A Central Ohio couple speaks out to help others cope with the diagnosis.

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Students gather around Leslie and Abigail Wexner and Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee at the Ohio Union following the announcement of the Wexners’ $100 million commitment to the university.

New technology helps save lives at the Ross Heart Hospital, thanks to a major gift from an anonymous donor.

Former Ohio State coach Earle Bruce devotes time to fundraising for Alzheimer’s research.

Also in this issue 2 Opening Remarks 4 Facts & Stats 5 Recognition Societies 16 Useable Research 24 Happenings24 Where Am I?

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The Many Faces of Alzheimer’s Learn about the mission of Earle Bruce, former Ohio State football coach, to raise funding for research—and the latest from Dr. Douglas Scharre, who specializes in memory disorders at Ohio State.

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Personalizing Health Care

Four Ps at a Glance

Preventive Medicine Applying treatments or behavioral changes in an effort to delay or avoid the onset of disease.

Personalized Medicine Developing therapies tailored to each patient’s genetic uniqueness, while taking into account his or her environment, health behaviors, culture, and values.

Participatory Medicine Empowering patients to become directly involved in the management of their health.

Predictive Medicine Using a person’s genetic makeup to generate predictions about his or her health.

As a founding member of the P4 Medicine Institute, the Ohio State Medical Center focuses on the four Ps to offer patients the best possible outcome.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services reported that total health care spending in the United States for 2009 topped $2.5 trillion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that more than 75% of national health care spending is applied to the treatment of chronic diseases, many of which could be prevented with proper care. The researchers and clinicians of Ohio State recognize that a new approach to medicine is needed to make our health care system financially sustainable and improve the quality of life for every American.

The Ohio State University Medical Center is transforming health care delivery from its current reactive, or “sick care,” model to a proactive one that applies advances in genomics and

molecular diagnostic discoveries, making health care more predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory—or what we refer to as P4 Medicine. P4 Medicine incorporates predictive information, such as a person’s genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors, as well as his or her beliefs and values, in the creation of personalized disease-management plans. This change in focus will lead to the development of health-management tools and therapies that help prevent disease rather than treat its complications. P4 Medicine also encourages people to become active partners and participate in their health care decisions.

Only when patients are truly engaged in their health care transformation can we significantly improve outcomes

and reduce health care spending. We are committed to creating the future of medicine through personalized

health care. With innovation in research, education, and patient care, we will improve people’s lives.

In this issue of Ohio State Impact, you will learn about innovative ways that Ohio State helps the people of our community, the state, and beyond. Thanks to donor support,

emergency response teams now are equipped with lifesaving technology, enabling them to provide care on site for those suffering the most serious type of heart attack. Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce has taken a role to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research, a disease that claimed the lives of his father and a sister. And, with autism now affecting one million children in the United States, Marci and Bill Ingram have stepped up in a major way to support research efforts for this disorder. Many of the exceptional ways Ohio State impacts our world begin with the generosity and private support of donors.

Steven G. Gabbe, MDSenior Vice President for Health SciencesChief Executive Officer, OSU Medical Center

Catherine Lucey, MD, FACPInterim Dean, College of MedicineVice Dean for EducationAssociate Vice President for Health Sciences Education

Clay Marsh, MDVice Dean for ResearchExecutive Director, Center for Personalized Health CareSenior Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Research

Personalizing Health Care

Personalized Assessment Tool and Biometrics Ohio State’s Center for Personalized Health Care is using tools to develop specialty clinics that meet specific health needs. The clinics are:

• Genetic/Molecular Diagnostics clinic, including genetic and family risk-factor assessments, awareness, and counseling

• Integrated P4 clinic, focusing on behavioral health, bio-nutrition and dietary/obesity, and exercise/performance/injury-prevention

• Sleep Medicine/Biorhythms clinic, conducting analysis to coordinate biological rhythm and sleep for optimal performance

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Points of Pride:Ohio State is one of 100 institutions—and the only Ohio institution among the top 50—chosen for the third annual list of Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2011, a project that also involves USA Today. Institutions were selected by surveys of administrators and students at 650 colleges and universities and took into account academics, cost of attendance, and financial aid.

The 2012 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks nine of Ohio State’s graduate programs in the top 10.

Ohio State’s conversion from quarters to semesters in 2012 will support the Ohio Board of Regents’ plan to integrate the state’s universities, trim costs by improving efficiency, and facilitate transfer of credits among state institutions.

More than 75% of Ohio State students graduate within six years—well above the national average

of 57%. The graduation rate rose to an all-time high of 78% in 2010, a 3% increase since 2009

and a 22% increase over the last decade.

Ohio State ranks among the top producers of Fortune 500 CEOs in the country, according to a 2010 U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s top companies.

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members of the football, men’s basketball, and women’s

basketball teams rank fifth of 66 schools in the six Division 1 BCS

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sports program. The rankings are based on the 2008-09 National

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Ohio State is named as one of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges by Kiplinger’s

Personal Finance magazine. From more than 500 public four-year colleges and universities nationwide, Ohio State ranks 38th among in-state best values based on academic quality,

student-faculty ratios, four- and six-year graduation rates, cost, and financial aid.

Italy-based Venturi Automobiles has established a new company, Venturi North America, to be headquartered at Ohio State. The company chose Columbus as its North American base of operation to be closer to Ohio State’s Center for Automotive Research. Venturi plans to design, engineer, and produce electric vehicles for specialty markets.

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Richard Trott loved his alma mater. He studied architecture and graduated from Ohio State in 1961. He passed on his passion for all things Buckeye to his children, who fondly recall how each football season they took turns going with their father to games at the ’Shoe.

“I remember every game my dad and I went to together,” said his daughter, Kara Trott. “Especially vivid are the ones where he got so excited that he’d playfully punch you on the arm.”

Richard was a partner in Trott and Bean Architects Inc., an award-winning design firm in Columbus that was instrumental in creating the Wexner Center for the Arts. Using his renowned entrepreneurial spirit and architectural talents, he made his mark on Columbus and the architectural industry.

“He was at the peak of his career and was venturing beyond more commercial buildings to exciting, seminal buildings like the Wexner Center and the Columbus Convention Center,” said Kara. “He was full of life and excitement.”

Then, at 48, Richard learned he had colon cancer. Surgery helped for a time, but the disease spread to his liver. He asked Kara, who was in her second year of law school at Ohio State, to help plan his legacy.

“One of his constant wishes was honoring his relationship with Ohio State,” she said. “He had already designated in his will a substantial bequest, but he wanted to establish an endowed professorship to complement his teaching at the School of Architecture.”

The establishment of the Richard W. Trott ’61 Distinguished Visiting Professorship was a fitting legacy on many levels. Whether as a client, a member of the firm, or a student in one of his graduate design studios, Richard shared his knowledge, his talent, and his philosophical take on life with humble enthusiasm.

“I have had the privilege of working with many of the Trott visiting professors,” said Karla Trott, Richard’s widow, a two-time Ohio State alumna who teaches at the Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture. “This is truly a wonderful thread of continuity and continuance of the numerous gifts he gave to the architecture programs at Ohio State.”

Following his passing in March 1990, Ohio State planted a tree in his memory on the Oval across from the Wexner Center. It’s the same spot where Kara chose to have a picture taken after she graduated from law school.

These days, Kara is a successful entrepreneur as founder and chief executive officer of Quantum Health of Columbus. Her husband, Randy Gebhardt, also earned two degrees at Ohio State and serves as president and chief operating officer of the company. With Karla, they collectively carry on Richard’s legacy through the professorship and as members of the President’s Club. Kara has also assumed a role on the President’s Club Advisory Board.

Although she and her husband each have great memories of Ohio State through their years on campus, Kara said the emotional connection to campus through her father is the most intense. “I can still hear my father’s voice by listening to the audiotape recording of the tour of the Wexner Center opening,” she said. “Whenever I’m at Ohio State, I feel my father’s spirit and his love of the university.”

A Father’s Legacyby Design

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The Wexner Center for the Arts is the only fully multidisciplinary art center connected to a U.S. college or university.

(From left) Randy Gebhardt, Karla Trott, and Kara Trott.

“One of his constant wishes was honoring his relationship with Ohio State.”

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Nearly 50 years ago, Leslie Wexner graduated from The Ohio State University and, with a degree in business administration in hand, he built the world-famous Limited Brands from the ground up. He has undeniably made an impact on Central Ohio, its business community and citizens—and, without question, on the university.

In 1962, three years after graduating from Ohio State, his leadership and unmatched level of generosity began with a gift of $5. He’s given to the university every year since. He helped to establish the Wexner Center for the Arts, which was named for his father. With his wife, Abigail, he provided major gifts to the Fisher College of Business and funded the Les Wexner Football Complex at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and the Wexner Family Auditorium for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Their support also helped to renovate Pizzuti House, the residence of the university president; endow a law professorship in memory of John C. Elam; and establish the James Fund for Life.

This February, Wexner created one of the most transformative moments in Ohio State’s history. He stood before 400 students, faculty, and staff at the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre in the Ohio Union to give news that was heard around the globe. With Abigail and the Limited Brands Foundation, he announced a $100 million commitment to the university, one of the largest gifts to higher education in Ohio. That includes $65 million from the Wexners and $35 million from Limited Brands Foundation.

This gift will primarily benefit The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. It will also benefit the Wexner Center for the Arts and other university initiatives, still to be determined. The Wexners plan to continue making annual gifts to areas they have consistently supported at Ohio State.

“I’ve always believed that you have to do good while doing well,” Wexner said. “It’s not enough to succeed in business. You have to give back. Ohio State’s Medical Center and The James do critically important work. My hope is this gift can help save lives, and maybe even help to cure cancer.”

Wexner credits Columbus with giving his family roots. His Russian immigrant parents set up shop downtown in 1951 as the owners of Leslie’s, a women’s clothing store. His father taught him about hard work and attention to detail, while his mother encouraged him that anything is possible, including a college education. While pursuing his undergraduate studies

“But for Ohio State...”

Leslie Wexner (center) and Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee (to the right) are joined by Ohio State students to sing “Carmen Ohio.”

“But for Ohio State, I never would have been able to go to college. I love Ohio State, and all the good it does. I hope this gift stimulates those who have received an education here, or been touched by this remarkable institution, to think about how they, too, can give back.”

— Leslie Wexner, Class of 1959

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Abigail and Leslie Wexner (at right) gathered with students after a ceremony February 16 at the Ohio Union to unveil the largest single gift ever made to Ohio State. (Above photos) Students talked with the legendary Buckeye about his experiences. View more photos at osu.edu/ButForOhioState.

in the 1950s, Wexner walked by Mershon Auditorium one day, then under construction, and was intrigued that someone would give such a large gift to make the building possible.

Thanks to his professors and through his studies, he discovered the world of business, art, and city planning. Through his campus experiences, he formed his personal philosophy around family, community, responsibility, and ethics.

Wexner currently serves as chairman, president, and CEO of Limited Brands, Inc. He serves on the Wexner Center Foundation Board and is in his second term on The Ohio State University Board of Trustees, serving as chairman. He was also a founding member of The Ohio State University Foundation and its first chairman.

“We all have a responsibility to the community and to ourselves to live useful and productive lives, ethical lives, moral lives, to do the right thing,” he said. “What I’ve thought about over the years is that this responsibility can be denied. No one comes to our door and asks what we’ve done. It comes from within, an internal place where you put time and money toward change. That’s an act of leadership.”

Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee describes Wexner’s life as the American dream. “Les came from humble origins and went on to

succeed beyond anyone’s imagination,” he said. “He has done so much for this community, for this university, for us all.”

Wexner considers the university’s long history to be inspiring. “Ohio State was there before I began my education and it would be there after I left. I was the beneficiary of things that happened almost 100 years before,” he said. “A lot of people cared over a period of years, of decades, about building the institution. I benefited from their care.”

He believes in making life choices carefully. “What outside of ourselves do we choose to invest in?” he asks. “It’s important to think about those responsibilities. We’re all beneficiaries and we have responsibilities to share those blessings. It’s a part of life.”

“Today, we celebrate Les Wexner’s commitment to this university, to his unwavering optimism in the power of public education.”

—Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee

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Pleased with his care, Clayton asked his wife to return the generosity to Ohio State in the future. She is now making good on that promise to her late husband by funding the Phyllis A. Jones Legacy Park on the west lawn in front of the hospital that’s now under construction at Cannon Drive and 12th Avenue.

Phyllis recalls the toll that spending countless hours at the hospital can take on family and friends. For this reason, she decided to build a peaceful garden that offers solace and a bit of comfort. The park will include an outdoor area for patients and visitors, as well as a children’s play area.

“The Legacy Park seems like a restful addition to me, and it’s something everybody can enjoy,” she said of the project. Jones lives in Powell, Ohio, and is the former president and CEO of Fiesta Salons, having sold the nearly 200-store chain in 2007.

Ohio State has been awarded $100 million in federal funds in support of The Ohio State University Medical Center expansion. This will allow for the addition of radiation oncology and associated cancer services to be an integral part of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James), slated to open in 2014. With the grant, OSUCCC – James will have the ability to serve more cancer patients, as well as unify clinical care, research, and education on each floor.

“By providing funding for expanded access to leading-edge cancer treatments at OSUCCC – James, the federal government is underscoring the critical need to win the war against cancer and put an end to a disease that has cost us dearly,” said Dr. Michael Caligiuri, director and CEO of OSUCCC – James. “By expanding Ohio State’s facilities, we are moving closer to a cancer-free world.”

When completed, Ohio State’s Medical Center expansion project will include a new cancer hospital, critical care tower, outpatient center, research laboratories, and classrooms. As a result, the state economy will add 10,000 jobs that will help to attract the best and brightest students, doctors, and scientists to Ohio.

Dr. Steven Gabbe, CEO of OSUMC, credits Dr. David Schuller for submitting the university’s application for the grant and Battelle for providing valuable advice and guidance. The funds were disbursed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and awarded through a competitive grant program created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

“This expansion will allow us to make the excellent care we provide today even more accessible to more Ohioans,” Gabbe said. “It gives hope to the patients and families who come to us for advanced care. It gives hope to students who will be able to experience the future of health care delivery in a 21st century environment. And it promotes an atmosphere of collaboration for researchers and clinicians who are creating the building blocks for personalized health care.”

A Park for Reflection and HealingIt’s been 20 years since Clayton Jones was diagnosed with lung cancer and spent six weeks at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. He was one of the first patients treated there. Despite time passing, his wife, Phyllis Jones, recalls vividly the countless hours she spent by her husband’s side. She also remembers how impressed they both were by the care and attention they received, which included daily visits from Dr. Arthur James, the hospital’s namesake.

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This rendering of a portion of The Ohio State University Medical Center expansion includes the Phyllis A. Jones Legacy Park, to be located on the hospital’s west lawn.

Expanding Medical Care

U.S. News & World Report cites 11 specialties at the Ohio State Medical Center as among the best in America.

With $100 million awarded in federal funds, Ohio State will make excellent care accessible to more Ohioans.


(At left) Jim Loesch, 52, suffered a STEMI heart attack in April 2010 and received prompt treatment by Dr. Vincent Pompili (right), director of interventional cardiovascular medicine at Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Sharon Hammond (center), STEMI nurse coordinator, conducts training for EMS teams in the county and beyond. Here, they gather in a catheterization lab like the one where Loesch received treatment.

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“By capitalizing on advanced communication technology—like EKG transmissions to BlackBerrys—and forging solid relationships and processes with our community, the EMS has led to profound reductions in the time needed to treat heart attack patients in Central Ohio.”Dr. Vincent J. PompiliDirector, Interventional Cardiovascular MedicineProfessor of Internal Medicine

The speed at which a patient receives treatment for a heart attack can mean the difference between life or death. Because the heart muscles and other tissue throughout the body must receive oxygen without interruption, every second is critical. For the most serious type of heart attack, known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the right diagnosis and rapid treatment are even more important.

To make this a priority, Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital has developed a multidisciplinary, in-hospital STEMI alert team to improve rapid access to treatment for this difficult patient group. The resulting integrated approach combines the expertise of regional EMS and the Ross Heart Hospital for around-the-clock patient care.

“After a patient has experienced a heart attack, it’s critical for them to get to the cardiac catheterization lab and have the blockage cleared,” said Sharon Hammond, RN, Ohio State’s STEMI nurse coordinator. “With our STEMI program, we initiate action by staff who are critical to evaluating and treating heart attack patients. This reduces the door-to-balloon time.”

The national standard set by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for clearing a blocked artery once the patient enters a hospital—or door-to-balloon (D2B) time—is 90 minutes. Ohio State’s D2B averages 52 minutes, while the current record is an impressive 40 minutes.

The lifesaving procedures are possible through a significant gift made in 2008 to the Ross Heart Hospital. The private support offers EMS agencies the technology to transmit echocardiograms, or EKGs, directly from the field to the emergency department and into the hands of a cardiologist. By transmitting this information and calling a STEMI alert, EMS personnel notify the interventional cardiology team.

In addition, the gift provides training to EMS providers throughout the state. “When a 12-lead EKG is transmitted to Ohio State and a patient is identified as a STEMI, an average of 25 minutes can be

saved in bypassing emergency,” Hammond said. “This ultimately saves vital heart muscle.”

So far, 107 EMS vehicles in Franklin, Logan, and Fayette counties have been outfitted with the necessary equipment to transmit EKGs. The gift’s full impact, however, may be difficult to evaluate since patients receive care at the nearest hospital to shave off crucial seconds. “What we do know is that this technology is helping to save lives not just at The Ohio State University Medical Center, but because of Ohio State’s Medical Center,” she said.

An anonymous gift to Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital is saving lives.

Without Skipping a Beat

Jeb Johnson and Brian Wilson with the Columbus Division of Fire use donor-funded technology to transmit a patient’s EKG readings directly to a physician.

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When Every Second CountsLast spring, as he finished up a meeting for his job as a senior data manager for Novella Clinical, Jim Loesch experienced an odd sensation in each arm. He decided to take a break by resting in his car in a quiet area near downtown Columbus. About 20 minutes later, as he tried to stand up, he became light-headed and sweaty. He felt for his pulse and found it to be very slow.

“I called a colleague and asked him to drive me to the hospital. Luckily, he called the squad instead,” Loesch said. A nurse who works with him provided aspirin and, upon arriving a few minutes later, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team hooked him up to an EKG and found deflection in his ST waves. “They said I was having a heart attack so they were taking me to the hospital.”

When asked by the EMS crew which hospital he wanted for his care, Loesch quickly chose Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. A 1981 graduate of Ohio State with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences in genetics, he also was a member of the university’s swim team from 1976-80 and co-captain his last two years. The doctors determined that a clot from a 40% blocked artery had broken off, completely blocking the artery and preventing blood to a portion of his heart. The remaining arteries were all deemed healthy.

“What impressed me was the fact that my EKG was sent to the doctor on his BlackBerry,” Loesch said. A major commitment from an anonymous donor funds the transmission of this urgent information to the hopsital. “After reviewing the results, the physician decided to bypass the emergency department and go directly to the catheterization lab to insert a stent to open my blocked artery.”

Only about 90 minutes elapsed from the onset of his symptoms to resting comfortably in his room. “It was all pretty amazing,” he said. Although he did indeed have a heart attack, Loesch describes himself as an atypical heart patient since he ate healthy, exercised, and maintained an average weight. The quick response time by EMS and the Ohio State physicians prevented damage to the heart muscle.

“In my opinion, the biggest overall influence is stress,” he said. “I’ve faced stressful times at work, and I went through a divorce 10 years ago.” The father of three sons now ages 16, 18, and 20—with the middle one a sophomore at Ohio State—Loesch followed up his hospital stay with cardiac rehabilitation at the Ross Heart Hospital. He now tries to stick to a more consistent regimen of exercise and eating healthy along with time for relaxation.

To view a video on how Ohio State physicians and EMS work together to save lives, go to go.osu.edu/savingpatients.To make a gift toward cardiovascular programs, go to giveto.osu.edu/heartfunds.

(From left) Jeb Johnson and Brian Wilson of the Columbus Division of Fire transport patients like Jim Loesch to receive treatment for serious heart attacks. Sharon Hammond (right) trains the Emergency Medical Services teams in Central Ohio.

Dr. Vincent Pompili explained how the EKG readings appear on his cell phone and allow for quick decisions on whether a STEMI alert is needed.

“Ohio State is improving the speed of care to those suffering a STEMI, the most serious form of heart attack. This technology is helping to save lives not just at The Ohio State University Medical Center, but because of Ohio State’s Medical Center.”

Sharon Hammond, RN, BSN, MA Regional STEMI Program Nurse Coordinator

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New Hands-Only CPR For 50 years, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) involving mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions has been the gold standard for keeping people alive after a sudden cardiac arrest. Dr. Michael Sayre, associate professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Medical Center, has co-authored new 2010 CPR guidelines, based on findings that victims often didn’t get enough chest compressions.

The studies found the average person spent more time than anticipated shifting from the breathing portion of CPR to the chest compressions. Also, paramedics or physicians would often get involved with performing other techniques, such as checking pulses and heart rhythms or giving medications, and divert their attention away from the number of chest compressions.

Updated CPR guidelines increased the number of chest compressions, which improved cardiac arrest survival rates in many cities, including Columbus, from about 5% to 10%. “More interesting,” Sayre said, “were studies that showed survival rates were about the same whether the rescuer performed only chest compressions or combined chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing.”

Because of this, the American Heart Association decided that everyone can help with Hands-Only CPR, even if they had never been trained in CPR. The process to change from A-B-C (Airway-Breathing-Compressions) to C-A-B (Compressions-Airway-Breathing)—with the second and third steps reserved for those who have CPR training—underwent intense scrutiny before it was adopted.

“We needed to emphasize the importance to professional and lay rescuers of chest compressions,” Sayre said. “So we adopted the C-A-B approach, ensuring that all victims will get chest compression right away, that even untrained rescuers can provide Hands-Only CPR, and that professional rescuers will realize that chest compressions are the most important part of CPR.”

Now that Hands-Only CPR has been formally adopted, the process of educating millions of people to do things differently is under way. New courses and materials are available this spring from the American Heart Association.

While the first steps of care for a person who collapses suddenly remain to call 9-1-1 and send someone to get an automated external

defibrillator, rescuers should then begin Hands-Only CPR. “The new process is easier to perform, and people are much more willing to do it,” Sayre said.

And that translates to more lives being saved.

Rescuers not trained in CPR are now encouraged to use a hands-only technique because compressions are the most vital aspect of CPR. The American Heart Association is promoting this information through courses and materials.

A new wireless monitor that detects fluid build up in the lungs of heart failure patients is a major breakthrough in heart failure management.

By the numbers • 25 minutes—the average time saved in bypassing the emergency department at the Ross Heart Hospital and going directly to the catheterization lab.

• 600% increase in number of STEMI alerts from 2007-09 for the Central Ohio region.

• 107 EMS vehicles in Franklin, Logan, and Fayette counties now have equipment to transmit EKGs.

• Every 15 minutes that a patient with a heart attack waits to be treated, the mortality risk increases significantly.

• 1.1 million Americans experience heart attacks annually.

Going Against the Grains

Technically, gluten is the gray, sticky complex of proteins that forms when kneading bread or otherwise mixing wheat flour with a liquid. But for people with celiac disease, the term refers to a broader range of grain-based proteins they cannot digest. And when they consume a product containing gluten, their small intestines rebel.

Neil Rupp, a 2002 graduate of Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business, read through a list of symptoms for celiac disease. His mother and sister had tested positive for gluten sensitivity and—because of a strong hereditary component to the disorder—they encouraged him to review the symptoms for a possible connection as well. After checking off depression and tiredness from the list, he decided to join his family in learning about gluten-free eating.

Rupp, who works in data management at Ohio State’s Student Health Center in the Office of Student Life, carefully identified all off-limits foods. He allowed himself six months to officially wean all the gluten-containing items in his life. “It was a tough transition to make, and I was completely frustrated at times,” he said. “I was pleased to know there was a sound reason for the problems I was having, and I could do something to control it. Now that it’s been five years, I can honestly say I feel great and my health has improved.”

Not all individuals experience the same symptoms. Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine. When a person who has celiac disease consumes gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley—the individual’s immune system responds by attacking the small intestine and inhibiting

the absorption of important nutrients into the body. Undiagnosed and untreated, celiac disease can lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders, as well as osteoporosis, infertility, neurological conditions, and in rare cases, cancer.

Where is gluten found? Some foods are obvious, such as regular pasta, cereals, snack foods, cookies, salad dressings, and even beer. Less obvious are processed foods, some medications and vitamins, and non-foods like stamps and envelopes, lip balm and lipstick, and even toothpaste. While there are increasing numbers of safe options for gluten-containing products, diligence is needed to scan ingredient lists.

The Ohio State University Center for Integrative Medicine offers a variety of free community education courses, including an introduction to nutritional principles in integrated health. For established patients of the center, Dr. Glen Aukerman conducts a monthly workshop that focuses on strategies for becoming and staying gluten free.

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By the numbers • 1 in 113 people in the United States has celiac disease or gluten intolerance, yet only about 1 in 4,700 is diagnosed with the disorder.

• 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease (or 1% of healthy, average Americans).

• 4 years is the average length of time to be diagnosed after symptoms appear.

• 2,000+ gluten-free food items are available in U.S. grocery stores.

• 300+ symptoms of celiac disease have been noted.

• 30% of the U.S. population has the gene for celiac disease.

For information about celiac disease and gluten intolerance, visit The Ohio State University Center for Integrative Medicine at go.osu.edu/integrative.To learn about community education classes, go to go.osu.edu/integrativeclasses.To make a gift, go to giveto.osu.edu/integrativemedicine.

In January, the Ohio State Medical Center performed its first experimental islet transplant to a Type 1 diabetic patient from a donor.


Access to clean water has been a topic of discussion in Felipe Moreno’s classes at Ohio State. Moreno—an environmental policy and management major planning to graduate in June—embarked on a six-week trip to Peru that helped him understand the problem firsthand.

“One of the locals told me it’s been a 25-year battle trying to get some type of water access to the town of Cerro Blanco,” Moreno said.

He traveled to Peru through Ohio State’s student chapter of Nourish International, a national group that calls on college students to help solve global poverty through volunteerism. Over the last year, the Ohio State chapter raised money for equipment for a clean water pipeline and reservoir in Cerro Blanco, then went to South America to help Peruvian villagers complete the project.

Moreno said the trip changed him. In the past, many villagers used dirty water from the canals, a fact he found disturbing. “I’ve taken more of an interest in international service and issues affecting developing countries,” he said.

In Peru, the group worked alongside locals—digging into the mountain to build the foundation of the reservoir and laying cement before they left the project in the hands of community members. Moreno plans to return to the country after graduation.

Nico Mata, chapter president of Nourish International, said the group’s teamwork is what makes the experience special. “We work with communities to find something that’s going to be sustainable and work for them—something that they thought of, something that we can help them with, something that

they believe with their own intuition and hard work, is going to work,” explained the zoology major, who plans to go to medical school.

When Mata came to Ohio State, Nourish International didn’t exist. “I’ve always been very service-driven. Coming to college, I was looking for a group to get involved in, a way to do service,” he said.

Through classes, Mata met the group’s founder, Mackenzie Rapp, and became immersed in helping Rapp build the group. “It was very easy for us to find a bunch of members, and now our group is going really strong,” he said. “That’s one of the great things about Ohio State. With 50,000 students here, you can find people who have your interests.”

When they weren’t working, the students saw ruins such as Machu Picchu and learned about South American culture.

“I’ve always wanted to learn about other cultures and see how other people lived, so this was a wonderful experience for me,” said Theresa Schmidt, a junior majoring in anthropology. For her, seeing archaeological sites was a highlight. “It was an amazing place to go because so much history is there.”

By the numbers • One billion people lack access to health care.

• Around 11 million children under the age of 5 die from malnutrition and mostly preventable diseases each year.

• Roughly 40 million people live with HIV.

• Every year there are 8.8 million new cases of tuberculosis and 1.75 million deaths from the disease.

Water for the World

Visit go.osu.edu/water to learn more about this Ohio State project.

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In Peru, Ohio State students help the community achieve access to clean water.

The Health Sciences Center for Global Health (HSCGH) at Ohio State is a collaboration among the university’s Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Allied Medical Professions. HSCGH is funded in part by the Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health, which targets developing countries and helps to create opportunities for Ohio State students in both research and education.

To learn more, go to globalhealth.osu.edu. To make a gift, go to giveto.osu.edu/globalhealth.


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Lights Out!The glow of your TV, smartphone, or living room lights late into the night may put you at risk for depression, sleep disorders, and weight gain. Ohio State research adds to the growing evidence in both animals and people that exposure to even dim lights at night can lead to all sorts of negative health consequences.

Hamsters exposed to dim light every night for eight weeks showed significant changes in a part of the brain called the hippocampus. This is the first time researchers have found that light at night, by itself, may be linked to changes in this area, which plays a key role in depressive disorders.

The exposure to dim light also caused mice to gain nearly 50% more weight and have a reduced glucose tolerance than mice given eight hours of darkness daily. This indicates a prediabetic state, a condition that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict will affect one in three Americans by 2050.

Randy Nelson, co-author of the study and Ohio State professor of neuroscience and psychology, considers the results significant because the nighttime light used in the study was not bright—5 lux, or the equivalent of having a television on in a darkened room.

A Spoonful of SugarA spoonful of sugar may be enough to cool a hot temper, at least for a short time, according to new research. A study found that people who drank a glass of lemonade sweetened with sugar acted less aggressively toward a stranger a few minutes later than people who consumed lemonade with a sugar substitute. Researchers believe it all has to do with the glucose, a simple sugar found in the bloodstream that provides energy for the brain. “Avoiding aggressive impulses takes self control, and self control takes a lot of energy. Glucose provides that energy in the brain,” said Brad Bushman, co-author of the study and Ohio State professor of communication and psychology.

Pump Up the VolumeWhile we all know that exercise helps to improve a person’s mood, new research at Ohio State suggests that working out to music may give exercisers a cognitive boost as well. Adding music to exercise helped to increase scores on a verbal fluency test among cardiac rehabilitation patients. The study included 33 men and women in the final weeks of a cardiac rehabilitation program, with most having undergone bypass surgery, angioplasty, or cardiac catheterization. Participants completed a verbal fluency test before and after two separate exercise sessions on a treadmill. Exercise alone improved how patients felt emotionally and mentally, yet listening to music more than doubled verbal fluency test performance.

“Listening to music may influence cognitive function through different pathways in the brain,” said Charles Emery, the study’s lead author and a professor of psychology at Ohio State.

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Couple Conflict and ChildrenParents who each take an active role in caring for their preschool children may face more conflict than those families with mom overseeing these duties. Couples in which the father spent more time playing with the children had a stronger, more supportive co-parenting relationship. When the father helped with such tasks as preparing meals for the children and giving baths, the couples offered less support to each other and undermined the other’s efforts.

Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, co-author of the study and associate professor of human development and family science at Ohio State, said the results show that each couple has to decide which way works best when it comes to taking care of their children. “There is more than one path to an effective co-parenting relationship,” she said. “Effective co-parenting is not necessarily synonymous with equally sharing caregiving duties.”

The study included 112 couples from the Midwest, most married and raising a 4-year-old. The results held true even when comparing dual and single-income families, as well as other demographic factors like a father’s education and work hours, family income, family size, and the length of the couple’s relationship.

Going Electronic for AllWith a goal of greater efficiency and more patient-focused care, The Ohio State University Medical Center is converting to a fully integrated electronic system for all medical records. The new system will improve quality and safety as well.

OSUMyChart, available since 2008, represents the first step toward creating an integrated system. This personal record system is a secure online portal that allows patients to better manage their medical information and increase interaction with their health care team. Once the inpatient conversion is complete, a single medical record will follow patients across all clinic areas within the OSU Medical Center.

Video Games and AggressionViolent video games have long been known to increase aggression. A new study co-authored by an Ohio State researcher confirmed that violent video games encouraged aggressive behavior in men when they kept ruminating about the game. A total of 126 college students, with 69 males and 57 females, played one of six video games for 20 minutes. The students either played a violent or non-violent video game against an opponent of the same gender. Half the players were instructed to think about the game over the next 24 hours to identify ways to improve their game play. After a replay of all students—with those winning allowed to punish their opponents with noises in their headphones ranging in intensity—the players who thought for a day about their game play displayed more overall aggression. Males not instructed to continue strategizing and females in both groups did not display this increase.

In 2010, OSU Extension reached 260,192 Ohioans through programs on health promotion, food safety, financial education, and parenting.

Research like that highlighted here is funded, in part, through private support. During the last academic year, a total of $101.2 million in private support was directed toward research at Ohio State.


By the numbers • Approximately 5% of all adults in the United States between the ages of 18 and 64 has arthritis.

• The risk of arthritis increases with age and is more common among women than men.

• African Americans and Hispanics with arthritis have almost twice the prevalence of work limitations and severe pain compared to Caucasians.

• Arthritis among all adults by state ranges from 21.2% of the population in Hawaii to 32.1% in West Virginia. Ohio comes in at 28.9%.

— From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Arthritis is poised to become one of the most pressing issues in this decade. The disease has increased more than 30% in recent years and is the most common cause of disability in the nation. One in five adults reports having doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

According to early findings by researchers at The Ohio State University Medical Center, arthritis is affecting farmers at younger ages than the general population. Hoping to slow those numbers down, researchers are reaching out to those at higher risk to see if proactive measures help.

“We are talking about prevention with farmers because there are a number of things one can do to help manage arthritis,” said Margaret Teaford, an associate professor in the occupational therapy division of Ohio State’s School of Allied Medical Professions. “Some farmers told us that by the time they reached 50, they already knew they would need a joint replacement because of arthritis.”

Teaford and her team partnered with OSU Extension educators to screen farmers at several Ohio county fairs and community gatherings, using a screening tool developed by Sharon Flinn, assistant professor in Ohio State’s School of Allied Medical Professions, and her students. They provided educational material and lifestyle tips to farmers who are at risk for the disease. Among the suggestions: stretching before work, taking breaks, protecting joints, and exercising more often. “We’re also encouraging them to add extra handles on their equipment and put steps on their tractors to avoid jumping down and putting extra pressure on their knees,” she said.

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By 2030, experts predict 67 million Americans will have arthritis. The figure will rise even more if people continue to overuse their hands through texting.

To view a video on the Ohio State study, go to go.osu.edu/arthritis. To make a gift, go to giveto.osu.edu/alliedmedical.

Arthritis in the hands may also be a future problem for the growing numbers of teens and adults who are texting on their cell phones. Texting and extensive typing can overuse the carpometacarpal joint. Thumbs are especially at risk because they are prone to osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, which comes from trauma or recurring harsh impact to a joint.

“In 25 years, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see people who are doing this constant triggering with their thumbs today develop thumb osteoarthritis prematurely,” said Dr. Kevin Hackshaw, associate professor of rheumatology and immunology at Ohio State’s Medical Center. “People need to take breaks often to let joints rest.”

Research SupportSupport for Ohio State’s study comes from OSU CARES and the Linda Cummins Simpson Research Endowment Fund in Allied Health Therapies for Mobility and Activities for Daily Living. OSU CARES (Community Access to Resources and Educational Services) helps to activate teams of university professionals to address anticipated critical issues that Ohioans will face. The Linda Cummins Simpson Research Endowment, created in 2009, supports research and pilot studies across the allied health professions. Phyllis Cummins, her husband Donald Dyche, and their family established the fund in honor of her sister.

Farmers at county fairs and community gatherings learned ways to protect their joints and reduce their risk of developing arthritis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2009 one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism.

As the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to grow, top researchers at Ohio State and Nationwide Children’s Hospital will collaborate on research to unlock the mysterious illness that affects how people communicate and interact. With private support from the Marci and Bill Ingram Research Fund for Autism Spectrum Disorders, the university and hospital will have the support to explore new methods and tactics for those with this neurologic and behavioral disorder.

Leading research scientists and faculty at the two institutions will attack a comprehensive range of issues, from diagnosis through adulthood. The findings and tools developed through grants from the Ingram Fund will be made available to research scientists, physicians, educators, psychologists, and all interested professionals throughout the world. A goal of the Ingram Fund is to help fast-track research that will give scientists the data they need to pursue federal and private research grants.

The Ingrams’ 18-year-old son was diagnosed with autism 14 years ago. The Ingrams were advised by doctors to keep the diagnosis quiet, which they did for more than a decade. It was at the inaugural Autism Speaks walk fundraiser in 2008 at Ohio State that Marci decided to break the silence about her family’s experience with autism. Ohio State is home to the nation’s first student group affiliated with the national organization.

These days, Marci and Bill, chief executive officer for White Castle System, Inc., and a director of The Ohio State University Foundation, are speaking out to help others who are living with the diagnosis.

Helping Ohio’s Autistic Children

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To view a video on the gift, visit go.osu.edu/ingramautism.To make a gift to autism research and education, go to giveto.osu.edu/autismsupport.

Marci and Bill Ingram

If The Ohio State University were a company, it would be listed on the Fortune 500.

Did you know?• An autism diagnosis occurs nearly every 20 minutes in the United States.

• Approximately 1 milllion children in the United States are diagnosed with autism.

• There is no medical detection or cure for autism.

• Autism is four to five times more likely to occur in boys than girls.


The Many Faces of Alzheimer’sEarle Bruce will forever hold a special place in Buckeye history. Renowned for his tough yet compassionate style, he was assistant coach of the Ohio State football team from 1966-71 and head coach from 1979-87. His accomplishments—which earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame and on Ohio State’s All-Century Team—provided university alumni, fans, and friends with many winning memories.

Memories like these make us who we are. They shape our character, personality, values, and goals for the future. “When something affects our ability to remember, the loss is devastating for that person and even more so for anyone inside the circle of friends and family who rally around,” Bruce said.

Bruce, who recently turned 80, knows how it feels when loved ones change. While dementia of all forms can rob a person of memory, Alzheimer’s disease is perhaps the most devastating. He has seen firsthand how Alzheimer’s takes away one’s memories, personality, and ability to function day to day. His father passed away from the disease in 1986, followed by his sister in 2008.

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Earle and Jean Bruce have established an Alzheimer’s research fund to help in the battle against the disease.

(From top) Earle welcomes guests to the Beat Michigan Tailgate. He was head coach of the Ohio State football team from 1979-87. Tailgaters take part in the Alzheimer’s research fundraiser.

The Many Faces of Alzheimer’s“Dr. Douglas Scharre of Ohio State diagnosed my sister in 1996, at the time we returned to Columbus to do radio analysis for WTVN-AM. We watched her go downhill from there,” Bruce said.

To help make a difference in the battle against Alzheimer’s, Earle Bruce and his wife, Jean, established the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund in Neurology. They also formed Buckeye Charitable Benefits, a nonprofit to oversee events and raise money to support the research fund. The organization currently hosts the annual Earle Bruce’s Beat Michigan Tailgate and the James E. Horne Memorial Golf Outing. The nonprofit has also partnered with Jim Tressel in his Coach Tressel’s Buckeye Football Spring Kick-off.

On the research front, Scharre is leading Ohio State’s involvement in a multicenter study of the effects of a vaccine-like treatment in delaying or slowing the course of Alzheimer’s. The study involves a drug designed to remove a protein that accumulates in the brains of individuals with the disease. Researchers are also exploring methods to diagnose dementia through cerebrospinal fluid obtained from a lumbar puncture, as well as through special imaging studies of the brain that can identify abnormally accumulated proteins. Because genetics and inheritance play a large role in the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, studies are underway to identify the specific genes contributing to the condition.

At the Memory Disorders Clinic of the Ohio State Medical Center, patients suffering from any type of memory disorder receive a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. With more than 1,400 patients a year, the clinic seeks to find the best treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other related memory disorders.

Early identification and treatment of dementia help to improve outcomes

and reduce costs. To ensure Ohio State is at the forefront in these areas, the university is currently conducting four trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), seven trials sponsored by industry, and several investigator-initiated studies. In the last two-and-a-half years, the Memory Disorders Clinic has received more than $2 million in research funding.

Dr. Douglas Scharre, director of cognitive neurology and associate professor of neurology at the Ohio State Medical Center, wanted to find a way to comprehensively evaluate brain functioning—from language and memory to problem-solving. To accomplish this, he designed a straightforward test that can be completed in 15 minutes. The pen-and-paper assessment tool, known as Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE), is available free for use by doctors, patients, and family members.

Going forward, Scharre said Ohio State will be applying through the NIH to be one of the designated Alzheimer’s Disease Core Centers in the United States. With the designation, the centers have responsibility for conducting research, providing a platform for training, and developing better diagnostic, prevention, and treatment strategies.

“If our application is accepted, the NIH provides a grant to support the center. Until that time, the private support we receive goes a long way to assist our research,” said Scharre, who has been the principal investigator for more than 100 dementia-related multicenter and investigator-initiated clinical trials during the last 17 years. “Typically, it’s large institutions like Ohio State that have the critical mass of physicians, researchers, and staff with the interest, knowledge, and passion to put together a world-class effort to combat this very complicated disorder.”

Getting the Best of Care at the Memory Disorders Clinic

• 5.3 million with Alzheimer’s disease

• 7th leading cause of death

• Every 71 seconds—how often Alzheimer’s affects another person

• 3rd costliest disease in terms of health care expenditures—over $100 billion per year in the United States including long-term care needs

• 14 million Americans to have Alzheimer’s by 2050 and associated costs to be unsustainable

• 10.9 million unpaid caregivers

• 8-10 years—average from symptom onset to death

• 20% rise in the number of 85 and older residents of Central Ohio in the last 4 years; nearly half to be affected by Alzheimer’s

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To make a gift to the Earle and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s Research Fund, go to giveto.osu.edu/alzheimersdisease.

Dr. Douglas Scharre


Giving Across GenerationsTimes change. Trends come and go. But some things will always remain...like your memories of Ohio State and the connection with your alma mater that continues today.

Where they give: In 2010, the Rosens supported the College of Social Work because Rosanne focused her studies in this area at Ohio State. She believes it’s important for people to extend themselves and help others. The Rosens also are major fans of athletics and enjoy both football and women’s basketball, which they support. “We give to help others receive the fine education that we did,” Rosanne said.

Why they give: The Rosens enjoy being involved with the university and having a connection to others who share a passion for higher education. “Being a Buckeye becomes part of your life, especially when it’s your alma mater,” Rosanne said. “Ohio State has so much spirit.”

How campus has changed: The Rosens used to go to the William Oxley Thompson Memorial Library together as students. They visited the library after the renovations and thought about how much campus has changed over the years. “The Wexner Center and RPAC weren’t there and so many other buildings have been redone or changed completely,” Rosanne said. Mark remembers having to take ROTC, which was mandatory for males, and wearing the uniform one day a week to classes. He said clothing was much more formal. No jeans were allowed and students pledging a fraternity had to wear ties.

Where he gives: I give to the Buckeye Club to support athletics because I have always enjoyed sports and that part of Ohio State. I go to football and basketball games. But my giving to the Stefanie Spielman Fund has more relevance for me.

Why he gives: Our family has quite a history of breast cancer. My wife, my mom, and all my mom’s sisters have had breast cancer. I’ve lost two cousins to it, and a third cousin is currently battling the disease. Cancer research is an area with special meaning that I will always support.

How campus has changed: There’s a real sense of revitalization to the campus like the Ohio Union and the renovation of the dorms on South Campus. The university is really being updated and modernized for the current students to enjoy. It’s making for a better experience for them. When I was a student, I enjoyed all the events that took place on the Oval, such as Michigan game day activities. It was a lot of fun. My daughter is now a freshman and loves being at Ohio State with the diversity and choices of activities.

David earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1984. (Above) The Jordan family enjoyed a surprise during move-in day at Ohio State from President E. Gorden Gee, who stopped by to share bowtie cookies. Daughter Allison is a freshman and son David is a high school junior.

Rosanne earned a bachelor’s degree in social work in 1966 and a master’s degree in history in 1985. Mark graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology in 1966. Last February, the Rosens traveled as part of Global Grandparents to Bangalore, India. They are shown outside the Neelbagh Residential School.

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Giving Across GenerationsTimes change. Trends come and go. But some things will always remain...like your memories of Ohio State and the connection with your alma mater that continues today.

Where he gives: The two areas I support most often are WOSU Public Media and the Nisonger Center. I rely on WOSU Radio for the news and local programming it offers.

Why he gives: As the father of two young children, my wife, Cheryl, and I give to WOSU to support the quality programming for them to watch. I also support the early childhood education program at the Nisonger Center because of the services available to children with developmental delays. Both areas offer educational services that I believe are important and deserve our support.

How campus has changed: The change that is most apparent to me is the advancement and integration of digital technology into the learning environment. New technology and digital media have made it much easier for faculty and students to learn, communicate, and connect on a whole new level. The other noticeable difference is the university’s continual investment in capital and student infrastructure. This commitment can be seen across campus in the new Campus Gateway and Ohio Union, as well as the college buildings in various stages of construction.

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Kevin earned a bachlor’s degree in biological sciences in 1995. He is shown at home with his sons Cole (right) and Alex.

Did you know that when you purchase an Ohio State collegiate license plate, you show your college spirit and provide a gift of support to university students? For each plate sold, a portion of the $25 fee funds need- and merit-based scholarships, a life-changing resource for many.

When you register your Ohio State collegiate plate, please select “yes” to share your name and address with us. That way, we’ll be able to thank you for your generosity and provide you with a receipt for tax purposes.

To learn more about this program, contact the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles at (614) 752-7800 or (800) 589-8247 (in Ohio) or go to bmv.ohio.gov.

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Archie Griffin: Our Big Ten Icon

Richard J. Solove Remembered

Archie Griffin’s iconic status at Ohio State is well established, but in February, he was put in the top tier of Big Ten athletes when he landed in fourth place on the Big Ten Network’s countdown of the league’s top-50 student-athletes. To celebrate the honor, more than 250 friends, family members, and teammates of Griffin attended a private screening of his Big Ten Icons program in the U.S. Bank Conference Theater at the Ohio Union on February 11.

Those on hand had a chance to get a first look at the program and watch a panel discussion hosted by the Big Ten Network’s Dave Revsine and featuring Griffin and eight of his former teammates and coaches. Among the players participating in the discussion were the “Fabulous Four” backfield consisting of Griffin, Brian Baschnagel, Cornelius Green, and Pete Johnson.

Richard J. Solove wanted to make a difference in the battle against cancer. Before he passed away this January at the age of 85, he accomplished his mission. A 1948 graduate of Ohio State, Solove became friends with Dr. Arthur G. James, a noted cancer surgeon at The Ohio State University Medical Center, who treated Solove’s father. Solove helped to establish the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State, working with Gov. James Rhodes, the legislature, and other local leaders to secure its funding. In 1999, a year after he gave $20 million to the cancer hospital, the university renamed the facility the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

“Dick Solove was among the university’s most generous alumni, creating an enduring legacy not of bricks and mortar, but of powerful minds and caring individuals working with patients and their families to find a cure for cancer,” said President E. Gordon Gee.

Read more about his legacy at giveto.osu/ohiostateimpact.

Among the former teammates and coaches of Archie Griffin are (from left) Pete Johnson, Griffin, coach Mickey Johnson, and coach Rudy Hubbard.

Richard J. Solove

Lego My Ohio Stadium

Paul Janssen, an Ohio State associate professor of physiology and cell biology and an associate professor in cardiovascular medicine, loves playing with Legos. He spent more than 1,000 hours over two years building a replica of Ohio Stadium using a million Lego pieces. And what began as a hobby is turning into a full-fledged fundraising opportunity for the university.

Janssen plans to use the stadium to raise funds for researching better treatment for heart failure and muscular dystrophy. He is currently devising a strategy to make this happen, considering such options as selling Lego figures in the stadium or the naming of bricks outside the stadium. The 8-foot-by-6-foot model is a to-scale replica that comes apart in 10 sections, each weighing about 50 pounds, allowing Janssen to transport his iconic creation.

“I’m thrilled to be able to share the results with others and raise funds to continue important research,” he said.

Ohio State professor Paul Janssen will use his replica of Ohio Stadium to raise funds for his research.

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Carrie and Rubesh Jacobs give with their hearts. When Taylor, one of their beloved Labrador retrievers, needed advanced treatment, they were referred to The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. The personalized care they received from the staff and students made a difference. The experience inspired them to help others by taking a seat— and following their hearts —in support of Ohio State’s veterinary oncology program.

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