DO - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

C
onstruction of the integrated learning and research
facility—a special collaboration between the College
of Osteopathic Medicine and the Russ College of
Engineering—will mark the second time in Ohio University
history that a building has been constructed using funds
primarily from private gifts.
Members of the osteopathic medical community have
demonstrated an unprecedented show of support for
this project.
For instance, Thomas Anderson, D.O. (’83), and
his wife, Barbara, were the first to fund a named medical
laboratory. Of his reason for giving, Dr. Anderson says,
“ … Because it is our school, our osteopathic family and
our future.”
Richard A. Vincent, president of the Osteopathic Heritage
Foundations, which made a considerable gift, says, “This
facility provides a significant opportunity to advance the
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations’ mission of improving
health and quality of life while supporting the vision of
Ohio University.”
Our own Society of Alumni and Friends made history at
Ohio University with their gift of $50,000—the single
largest gift ever made on behalf of an OHIO alumni society.
These contributions are part of the remarkable $16.3
million in private gifts garnered for the $30 million facility.
Even with additional support from the State of Ohio and
the University, we still need to raise $2.3 million to reach
our goal.
We will be asking for your support. So watch your mail for
an important letter from Dean Jack Brose, D.O., and
Jeffrey Stanley, D.O. (’82).
As we continue fundraising efforts, I invite each of you to join
fellow alumni and friends who have shown their support of
our commitment to excellence in learning and research.
Just like Cutler Hall—built in 1819—this new facility
symbolizes our pioneering spirit and sense of community.
Sharon Zimmerman is the director of medical development
and executive director of alumni affairs.
www.oucom.ohio.edu/researchbuilding/
An artist's rendering of the new the integrated learning and research facility.
Research that will be
enhanced by the new facility
Diabetes
Molecular biologist John Kopchick, Ph.D., is
creating new therapies and diagnostics.
Chemist Tadeusz Malinski, Ph.D., is developing
therapies to accelerate wound healing.
Scientist Leonard Kohn, M.D., and engineer
Douglas Goetz, Ph.D., are developing new
compounds to selectively target disease
sites, and Kohn is studying how to detect
early-stage diabetes.
Heart Disease
Goetz is combining engineering and biology
to develop novel ways to treat heart disease.
Technology
The Center for Intelligent, Distributed and
Dependable Systems is helping doctors diagnose
patients, treat illnesses and plan for surgery.
Engineer Robert Williams, Ph.D., in collaboration
with John Howell, Ph.D., associate professor of
biomedical sciences, is developing The Virtual
Haptic Back to teach palpatory diagnosis.
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