Of the 20 Ohio State University College of Medicine faculty profiled on the following pages, some are home-grown, having completed their medical degrees or specialty training at Ohio State before joining the faculty here.
Others were attracted to this Midwest hub of innovation by the unique opportunities offered at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers: the breadth of resources and expertise, the support to develop world-class programs, a culture that encourages and rewards collaboration, and an organization with clear vision and leadership.
All are setting the standard in their fields, and attracting research dollars, improving patients' lives in innovative ways, and garnering the attention of the world's top students, who compete to train with them.
While we take great pride in the accomplishments and unlimited potential of these 20 exceptional individuals, they are a sample of the more than 3,400 physicians and life scientists at our Medical Center whose wisdom and works are improving lives in our city, state, nation and around the world.
cancer
Guido Marcucci, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology
Professor of Pharmaceutics, OSU College of Pharmacy
Associate Director for Translational Research, OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
For a physician-scientist like myself, this Medical Center is an ideal place to work because the academic, research and clinical missions are regarded as fundamental and equally important for pursuing a society free of deadly diseases such as cancer.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
The possibility of integrating emerging ideas and techniques from scientific fields outside of medicine into the practice of medicine. In my daily work, I discuss research projects not only with clinicians and biologists, but also with statisticians, pharmacologists, chemists, physicists and engineers. I believe that engaging in such discussions and collaborations with researchers from diverse disciplines will allow us to make more rapid progress in medicine and oncology.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
It will revolutionize our approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer by allowing us to design treatment regimens based on the molecular features of individual patients and to develop rational strategies for preventing recurrence.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Dr. Clara D. Bloomfield has been my mentor and collaborator for the last 15 years. She is a world-renowned expert in acute myeloid leukemia. I learned from her a disciplined approach to problem-solving and to the relentless search for novel concepts that shift scientific paradigms. I cannot thank Dr. Bloomfield enough for being a role model for me and for teaching me the importance of knowing the details in order to understand the whole.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
To do their work with passion and in the sole interest of their patients, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Albert Einstein. He revolutionized our perceptions of reality using only the power of his mind and creativity. His scientific predictions could not be demonstrated during his days, but since then they have been proven right as adequate technologies have become available.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities? What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your work?
My hobby is learning things that are not directly related to medicine, but that one day may show new ways to approach biological and medical problems. For example, I am learning some basic elements of quantum mechanics that disclose probabilistic rather than deterministic aspects of reality. It is fascinating how physics can describe true features of our world that are so different from how we perceive them. My greatest accomplishments outside of medicine are my seven children. I must thank my wife, Michelle, for this.
RISING STAR: Ramiro Garzon, MD, assistant professor of Hematology, is an inquisitive, intelligent and, most importantly, passionate young physician-scientist who focuses on the role of microRNAs in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). His perseverance in discussing with me the possible role of microRNAs, a newly discovered category of genes, in AML has persuaded me to pursue this line of research in my lab with very interesting results that could lead to new ways of classifying and treating this disease.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Internship: State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency: State University of New York at Buffalo
Fellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
National Offices or Board Positions:
• Cancer and Leukemia Group B, Leukemia Correlative Science Committee chair, National Cancer Institute
• Cancer and Leukemia Group B, Leukemia Committee, cadre member, National Cancer Institute
• National Cancer Institute Leukemia Steering Committee Working Group for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network, treatment guidelines for neutropenic fever and for acute myeloid leukemia
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, ad hoc proposal reviewer and special emphasis panel member
• National Cancer Institute ad hoc grant proposal reviewer
Research Interests: Biology of acute leukemia; drug development in acute leukemia; the pathogenesis, treatment and prognostic assessment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Maura Gillison, MD, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Public Health – Epidemiology
Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Cancer
The Jeg Coughlin Chair in Cancer Research
Ideally, how will your research influence clinical care of head and neck cancer patients?
The overall goal of our research program is to identify factors necessary for cancer development, because these can be effectively targeted for cancer prevention, and also to identify factors that are sufficient for malignant behavior, because these can be targeted for therapy. Whenever we can, we want to prevent the cancers from occurring in the first place. If not, we hope to make cancer therapy more effective by tailoring it to a patient's specific disease.
Do you see application of your work beyond head and neck cancer? Is it likely to be relevant to human papillomavirus (HPV)-related gynecologic cancer or to promote the use of HPV vaccines?
Although our research has primarily focused on head and neck cancer, we have been involved with completed and ongoing collaborative studies on the role of pRb-inactivating DNA tumor viruses in retinoblastoma, the role of HPV in esophageal cancer in China, and the role of HPV in lung cancer, as well as several projects focused on cervical cancer. Unfortunately, approximately 20,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed each year with a cancer caused by HPV. About half of these cancers are non-cervical cancers, and many of these occur in men. Anal cancers, oral cancers and penile cancers in men account for more than half of the non-cervical cancers diagnosed in the United States each year. To have a thorough public discussion of the potential benefits of HPV vaccination on cancer incidence in this country, we need to understand how vaccination might affect all of these cancers over time.
What areas of science collaborate in your work? How important is collaboration to your research?
I am very fortunate to interact with two remarkable communities of science: the HPV scientific community and the head and neck cancer community. I interact daily with a number of physicians and scientists from around the world, and these conversations immeasurably enhance the quality of our science.
You are an epidemiologist and a medical oncologist. How does this diverse training and expertise contribute to your research?
This training is essential to ensure that our science is immediately applicable to human disease. Interacting daily with patients who have the disease that I study provides an opportunity for insights into disease behavior that an epidemiologist could never have. At the same time, the study of epidemiology provides me with the tools I need to measure and communicate these observations to others in a meaningful way.approach to problem-solving and to the relentless search for novel concepts that shift scientific paradigms. I cannot thank Dr. Bloomfield enough for being a role model for me and for teaching me the importance of knowing the details in order to understand the whole.
What is most needed to move the clinical care of head and neck cancer patients to the next level?
We need predictive biomarkers of response to therapy, and novel therapeutic approaches for patients diagnosed with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Unfortunately, we have not made any progress, in terms of survival, in this patient population.
PHOTO: Maura Gillison, MD, PhD, and team members (front row, left to right) Weihong Xiao, MD; Tatevik Broutian, MS; Hebin Song, MD, PhD. (back row , left to right) Robert Pickard, MS, MPH, EdM; Mike Koluder, BS; Andrea Inman, BS. Not pictured: Hyun Lee, BS; Bo Jiang, BM; Yingshi Guo, MS, BM; Maria Carnicella, BS; Zhen-yue Tong, MD, PhD; Tracy McHone, BA; Joni Lutman, RN, MSN, CNP; and Paul Kreinbrink.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: Duke University
Medical Degree: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Internship: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship: The Johns Hopkins Oncology Center
PhD: The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
National Offices or Board Positions:
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, Head and Neck Cancer Committee
• Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, Head and Neck Cancer Committee
• Editorial Boards: Cancer Prevention Research; Journal of Clinical Oncology; Head & Neck Oncology; and Oral Oncology
• International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology Consortium, International Agency for Research on Cancer
• American Association for Cancer Research, Education Committee, Cancer Control and Prevention
• American Association for Cancer Research, Scientific Program Committee
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network Head and Neck Cancers Panel
• Clinical Oncology Cancer Research Study Section, National Cancer Institute
• Oral Cancer Foundation Science Advisory Board
• Tumor Biology and Imaging Task Force, Head and Neck Cancer Steering Committee of Clinical Trials Working Group for the National Cancer Institute
Research Interests:Head and neck cancer; human papillomavirus; infectious-disease tumor associations; investigating the role of human papillomavirus infection in head and neck malignancies, from cohort studies of oral HPV infection to genetic indicators of response to chemoradiotherapy.
William B. Farrar, MD
Professor of Surgery
Director, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery
Director of Medical Affairs, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
Dr. Arthur G. and Mildred C. James – Richard J. Solove Chair in Surgical Oncology
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
The tremendous support system. I'm impressed by the quality of the doctors working here, not only for patient care, but for research and education.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
I think P4 Medicine is the future of medicine everywhere. What excites me most about this is that the scientific discoveries we make almost every day, especially in my field of oncology, are leading to more effective personalized and preventive care.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
P4 medicine increasingly enables us to select personalized treatments that have a better chance of working on individual patients. An example is breast cancer. We used to give chemotherapy to everyone with a tumor larger than one centimeter, knowing that only a small percentage of patients needed it, but having no way to distinguish one group from the other. Now we can do Oncotype testing to determine who will benefit from the treatment and allow those who would not benefit to avoid its associated toxicity.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Dr. Arthur James (the namesake of Ohio State's cancer hospital) basically told me I was going to do surgical oncology. I spent a year working with him during my residency at Ohio State and learned a lot about caring for cancer patients and how to perform complex oncology cases. He also was influential in my doing a fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. After that, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with him during his last seven years as a surgical oncologist at OSU.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Don't try to do everything. Figure out early what you like doing best and what you're best at doing, then concentrate on those things. Also, determine what is important to you outside of medicine and always make time for those things. Life goes by too quickly.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Martin Luther. I've recently read a lot about him and how, in the 16th century, he transformed Christianity into two separate churches and led a Reformation that ushered in the modern era. He was very confident about the rightness of his arguments. Reading about him makes you want to examine your life and how you could change it.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities? What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your work?
I've always enjoyed golf, and also volunteering for the American Cancer Society — both at the state level and on national committees — and serving as medical director for the Columbus Cancer Clinic (1983-2005). My greatest accomplishment outside work is selecting the right person to marry and raising our four children.
RISING STAR: Mark Bloomston, MD, associate professor of Surgery, is a rising star. He did a surgical oncology fellowship at OSU and was so good that we couldn't turn him away. Mark's been on our faculty for four years and has done a tremendous job. He leads our gastrointestinal surgical oncology program, heads our surgical oncology fellowship program, maintains an excellent research lab and is very busy clinically.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree:Illinois Wesleyan University
Medical Degree: University of Virginia
Residency: The Ohio State University
Fellowship: The Ohio State University; Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – Surgical Oncology
National Committees or Board Positions:
• Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, Joint Council for the Approval of Advanced Training in Head and Oncologic Surgery
• Editorial Board: Journal of Surgical Oncology
• American Cancer Society: Detection and Treatment Advisory Group on Colorectal Cancer; Professional Education Committee
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Committee – Breast and Thyroid
Research Interests: Breast cancer; head and neck cancer; endocrine surgery.
diabetes & endocrinology
Kwame Osei, MD, FACP, FACE
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Director, Diabetes Research Center
Professor, Department of Health Education and Recreation
The Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Hormonology
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
Ohio State is a very friendly, collegial and stimulating environment with a clear vision, mission and values. The emerging culture to excel in patient care, teaching and research is palpable.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
The future of medicine holds great promise for new discoveries and innovations to improve the quality of life for patients as well as unparalleled opportunities to cure diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cancer.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
Diabetes is a perfect model for the concept of P4 Medicine. Diabetes has well-defined and predictable complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Most importantly, diabetes is preventable in most cases (and will be in the future). The patient is the center of care, and the care is highly individualized and personalized. All members of the diabetes care team are required to participate in order to provide the optimal care and quality of care for our patients.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Young faculty members must believe that with commitment, dedication, perseverance, honesty and humility, all things are possible. But as physicians and researchers, the needs of the patients are paramount. Young physicians should ask themselves early in their careers: "What legacy am I going to leave behind at the end of my career?" Finally, young physicians must understand that the pinnacle of their ultimate career success depends not only on their individual intellect, but on the team and support (family, friends, mentors) they have built around themselves.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
The person I am most eager to meet is Nelson Mandela. He demonstrated nobility, strong moral consciousness and fortitude, strength of commitment and, most importantly, willingness to forgive past atrocities for the common good of all mankind.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
I have diverse interests. I enjoy traveling to different cultures, studying history, and sports such as karate and soccer.
STAR COLLEAGUE:Rebecca Jackson, MD, has demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity. With determination, commitment and sacrifice, Dr. Jackson has achieved unprecedented successes in several areas. For the past 25 years, she has focused on her dreams to be an excellent clinician, researcher and educator/teacher. In all these areas, she has risen to become a leader in our College of Medicine, nationally and internationally in the epidemiology of bone diseases and women's health. She is a great role model for all of our young trainees and faculty to emulate. (Dr. Rebecca Jackson is professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, associate dean for Clinical Research and director of the OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Research.)
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: University of Ghana Medical School
Internship: University of Ghana Medical School
Residency: Anatomical and Clinical Pathology, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia
Internal Medicine, Episcopal Hospital, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia
National Committees or Board Positions:
• Chair, National Medical Association of Black Physicians, Endocrinology Section
• Chair, Central Society of Clinical Research, Endocrinology and Metabolism Subcommittee
• Fellow, American College of Physicians
• Fellow, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
• Diplomate, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Diplomate, Subspecialty - Endocrinology and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Chair, 2007 Global Diabetes Summit 1
• Chair, 2012 Global Diabetes Summit 2
• Chair, Internal Medicine Section, National Medical Association of Black Physicians
Research Focus: Ethnicity and glucose regulation; type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in people of the African diaspora.
ear, nose & throat
Theodoros N. Teknos, MD
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
The David E. Schuller, MD, and Carole Schuller Chair in Otolaryngology
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
We maintain a collegial and multidisciplinary approach to science-based patient care compared to other large academic institutions. Healthcare delivery here is more patient-focused and humanistic, and that is refreshing.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
That medicine as a whole is evolving toward personalization of care. At Ohio State, medicine is already more patient-centered than elsewhere, which puts us in a position not only to be more humanistic but also to treat every patient as biologically unique and to tailor treatment accordingly.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
We have a team that is uniquely poised to deal with the emerging epidemic of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral cancers. One of our doctors, Maura Gillison, defined the connection between HPV and oral cancer. We now have the research capability to tailor treatment for patients with this disease.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Jim Netterville, MD, my fellowship director at Vanderbilt, had the best patient/doctor rapport I've seen for being close to his patients and responsive to their needs. He taught me that you can be a caring surgeon while also honing your craft. I learned from him that it's OK to share in your patients' pain, it's OK to cry with them if there's bad news, and it's OK to celebrate with them when the news is good.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Bring your whole being into the doctor/patient relationship, not just your medical expertise. If you're sensitive to your patients' entire existence, they'll heal better and you'll feel better about your work. Also, medicine can be all-encompassing, so balance your personal and professional lives to maintain your humanity.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Jesus Christ. He was an historical figure and one of the most controversial of all time. As a Christian, my ultimate goal would be to meet Christ.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
My greatest accomplishment is my family life. I have a wonderful and supportive wife, and we have five children. A lot of my non-work activities center on my passion, which is to eradicate cancer. I sit on the board for Joan's Fund, which raises money for head and neck cancer research at Ohio State. My wife and I also ride in Pelotonia, an annual bicycling tour to raise money for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James.
RISING STARS: The first is Matthew Old, MD, assistant professor of Otolaryngology, an exceptional and compassionate surgeon who bridges the gap between being a good person, clinician and scientist. The other is Quintin Pan, PhD, an exceptional and creative scientist who fully understands the clinical implications of his work.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: Wayne State University, Detroit
Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
Internship: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Residency:Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Combined Program
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
National Committees or Board Positions:
• National Cancer Institute Head and Neck Cancer Steering Committee, Co-Chair of Task Force on Recurrent and Metastatic Disease
• Editorial Board, ORL and Oral Oncology
• Endocrine Surgery Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• American Head and Neck Society Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee
• Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Consulting Consortium Clinical Advisors
• Head and Neck Surgery & Oncology Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Oncology Committee, Consultant
• Society of University Otolaryngologists, Research Committee
• Founding Fellow, International Academy of Oral Oncology
Research Interests: Angiogenesis in head and neck cancer; refinements in microvascular reconstructive surgery in head and neck cancer patients; development of novel therapeutics for treatment of head and neck cancer; identification of serum and tissue markers in head and neck cancer.
gynecology
Mark B. Landon, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Richard L. Meiling Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
The professionalism of our staff and their dedication to delivering the best possible care to our patients are truly inspiring.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
In the field of obstetrics, we are just beginning to appreciate the long-term effects of the intrauterine environment on various adult conditions, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obstetricians will likely play a key role in reducing the burden of these diseases by developing and implementing interventional strategies through nutrition and supplement guidance for pregnant women.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
The concept of P4 medicine fits perfectly with developing strategies to reduce the likelihood of certain adult diseases in the offspring of pregnant women. Conceivably, certain nutritional interventions could be tailored to fit individual risk based upon family history and genetic predisposition. Prenatal treatments, including preimplantation genetic therapies, are likely to become more common in the future as well.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
I am most fortunate that my mentor for the past 30 years has been Dr. Steven Gabbe. Dr. Gabbe has taught me so many invaluable lessons. Above all, he has emphasized the importance of being positive and bringing out the best in people.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Be passionate about your work and seek to obtain as much experience as possible. Do not let learning opportunities pass you by.To do their work with passion and in the sole interest of their patients, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
In the realm of medicine, Sir William Osler stands out to me as the most interesting individual. Accomplished in so many fields, he shaped modern postgraduate medical education. Every time a case is presented to me, I always recognize the inherent limitation of not necessarily being able to examine the patient. Osler stressed the importance of seeing and talking to patients as paramount to learning and diagnosis.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
I try to run at least every other day. This quiet time allows me to reflect and organize my upcoming activities in my mind. I have also enjoyed watching both of my daughters play varsity tennis.
RISING COLLEAGUE: Richard O'Shaughnessy, MD, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a pioneer in invasive fetal therapy. More than 20 years ago, he performed the first in utero fetal umbilical cord blood transfusion for Rh disease in Ohio. He also regularly performs in utero procedures, including shunt placements for fetal urinary obstruction and laser ablation for the twin-twin transfusion syndrome. All of us at OSUMC, as well as the pregnant women in central Ohio, are very fortunate to have such a talented and experienced individual to treat complex fetal conditions.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Cornell University Medical College
Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
National Offices or Board Positions:
Examiner, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Research Interests: Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC); diabetes in pregnancy.
heart & heart surgery
William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, FACC
Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Deputy Director, Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Professor, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology
Chair of Excellence in Cardiovascular Medicine
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
What I love most about working at Ohio State are the people and the sense of community and family we share. In my experience, from med school through faculty appointments at four academic medical centers, the esprit de corps and quality of people I work with here are unsurpassed.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
Based on the advances we've made with the implantation of hemodynamic monitors that allow us to adjust medication based on individual physiology, I am humbled, grateful and excited when I think of what the future may hold in terms of providing completely personalized medicine for every individual.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
The impact of P4 Medicine on the care of heart patients will be profound. For example, we recently published data in Circulation about a physician-directed/patient-self-management paradigm for heart failure that allows patients to titrate their own medication therapy based on hemodynamic pressures and pre-set guidelines. Examples like this will continue to proliferate.Diabetes is a perfect model for the concept of P4 Medicine. Diabetes has well-defined and predictable complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Most importantly, diabetes is preventable in most cases (and will be in the future). The patient is the center of care, and the care is highly individualized and personalized. All members of the diabetes care team are required to participate in order to provide the optimal care and quality of care for our patients.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
Robert Schrier, MD, former chair of Medicine at the University of Colorado where he continues on the faculty today, was my first and most significant mentor. He not only taught me how to take care of patients and how to conduct research, but also the value of academic leadership and the importance of appreciating the legacy of leadership as seen in the success of those I have recruited and, in turn, mentored.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
I counsel young physicians to identify their own mentor and then reach up to that individual, making the most of opportunities to participate in clinical programs, get involved in translational research and — when doors are opened — have the courage to walk through them.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Throughout history, we occasionally see great leaders emerge who had the foresight, fortitude and opportunity to effect truly transformational change. Abraham Lincoln is the epitome of such a leader whose decisions changed the face of this nation and, in many ways, all of mankind, for the better.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
I've been the guy who spends most of his free time working, but I do try to make time to travel with my wife. We enjoy meeting people and experiencing new cultures. My parents were both teachers, and my father taught history. As a result, I have an interest in seeing antiquities first-hand, which allows me to practice my hobby, photography.
RISING STAR: If I must select only one, it would be Subha Raman, MD, associate professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, of Radiology, and of Biomedical Informatics, for her leadership in advanced cardiac imaging, her extramural grant funding and her rising national reputation. I also consider Alex J. Auseon, Konstantinos Boudoulas, Vincent Brinkman, Stephen C. Cook, Jennifer Dickerson, Veronica Franco, Richard J. Gumina, Ayesha Hasan, Mahmoud Houmsse, Rami Kahwash, Zhenguo Liu, Ernest L. Mazzaferri Jr., and Laxmi S. Mehta to be rising stars in our Division.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
Internship: Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver
Residency: Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Chief Medical Resident, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Fellowships: Cardiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Transplant Cardiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Research Cardiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
National Committees or Board Positions:
• American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Diplomate
• National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomate
Research Interest: Cardiac resynchronization therapy in chronic heart failure; neurohormonal mechanisms; clinical drug and device trials.
Robert S. D. Higgins, MD, MSHA
Professor and Director of the Division of Cardiac Surgery, OSU Department of Surgery
Director, Comprehensive Transplant Center
The John H. and Mildred C. Lumley Chair in Medicine
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
I have been impressed with the friendly and open reception I have received since arriving at Ohio State last summer. While we have many challenges ahead of us, I believe people are earnest in their willingness to help and to create solutions. It is refreshing to see this in a large academic medical center.experience, from med school through faculty appointments at four academic medical centers, the esprit de corps and quality of people I work with here are unsurpassed.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
This is a very exciting time in the field of organ and tissue transplantation. We continue to develop our program to provide the best service for the citizens of central Ohio and beyond. Whether it is lifesaving organ and tissue transplants, cardiovascular surgery or innovative approaches to disease management, I believe that The Ohio State University Medical Center has the leadership, vision and resources to change the future of medicine.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
Even though we treat patients with end-stage organ failure, we still emphasize in those patients who come to us prior to transplantation that they need to be actively participating in their care and employing strategies to prevent disease progression. Each patient has a responsibility, with our support, to prevent disease progression, whether it is heart, liver, kidney disease or diabetic complications.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
One of the most influential mentors in my career was Dr. Claude Organ. Dr. Organ was in the Army Medical Corps in the late 1950s with my father, and he was among the most distinguished and well-respected African-American surgical leaders over the past 50 years. I believe he exemplified key lessons for all young surgical faculty, particularly African-Americans: keep your head down, work hard and take advantage of the opportunities that are provided for you by being prepared.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to have an extraordinary impact on people's lives that few outside of medicine can expect. I encourage young physicians to take advantage of these opportunities and to have an impact on people's lives one patient at a time.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Abraham Lincoln because he had the vision and the courage to do what no man before him could do, and then he recruited his rivals to work closely with him to help implement the changes they made. I think he would look at our society today and understand the impact and opportunities that they created for African-Americans and he would be proud.
What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your medical career?
My greatest accomplishment outside my medical career is the wonderful family that I have, including my wife, who is a transplant nurse and my best supporter and friend, and my three great kids, whom I love dearly. I hope that they continue to do great things in their lives.
STAR COLLEAGUE: Clay Marsh, MD. He not only holds key administrative roles but also has an active research program. I'm impressed with his skills as a clinician, educator and researcher. He exemplifies the triple threat in modern medicine. (Clay Marsh, MD, is senior associate vice president for Health Sciences Research, vice dean for Research, director of the OSU Center for Personalized Health Care, professor of Internal Medicine, of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, and professor of Veterinary Biosciences.)
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Yale University School of Medicine
Residency: Hospitals of the University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Resident and Chief Resident, General Surgery
Fellowships and Other Training: Yale University School of Medicine, Winchester Scholar in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Yale University School of Medicine, Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Papworth Hospital (Cambridge, England), Senior Registrar in Transplantation
Virginia Commonwealth University, Executive Program, Master of Science, Health Administration
National Offices or Board Positions:
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology
• Board of Directors, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
• President, Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons
• Executive Committee, Society of Black Academic Surgeons
• Fellow, the Institute of Medicine of Chicago
• Chair, Professional Standards Committee, UNOS
• President, UNOS
• President, Society of Black Academic Surgeons
Research Focus: Transplantation and mechanical circulatory support; minimally invasive cardiac surgery; outcome assessments for heart failure and cardiac surgery patients.
Emile G. Daoud, MD, FACC
Director, Electrophysiology Section, OSU Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
What I love about being a physician at OSU is that everyone is committed to superb patient care, from the technicians in the lab to the nurses on the floor to the pharmacists and physicians. For the entire cardiovascular team, good is never good enough — it has to be outstanding.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
When I was a med student 20 years ago, we learned about the importance of a thorough history to create a patient-specific plan. I am excited about the day we can truly design a patient-specific plan based on genetic analysis of a drop of blood.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
One of the most important aspects of P4 Medicine is that it will facilitate clinical research through open sharing of information and outcomes. Some of the best translational research comes from multi-center studies, and P4 Medicine will help us create new knowledge through greater synergies, facilitated by simplified sharing across a common platform.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
William Abraham, MD, has been my leadership mentor. My administrative experience is limited, and he has helped me understand how to navigate a myriad of differing, passionate opinions while honoring and valuing each member of the enterprise.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
This advice sounds trite, but it's true: you must love your work and, as a clinician, keep your focus on the patient. Medicine, from the science and research to the practice, is complicated and so you must keep at the forefront of your mind that, at the end of the day, your focus is to make each patient's life better.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to spend time talking with the late Senator Edward Kennedy. I think Ted could reveal the answers to so many questions about the assassinations of his brothers and the secrets of his family.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities? What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of medicine?
In the past few years, through help from my family and friends, I have further developed my faith. At a time in my life when I was searching, I was invited to join a Christian men's weekly Bible study group. This invitation came at a time when I was thinking, "Why doesn't my fantastic life feel complete?" I have a wonderful wife who volunteers her time in a number of causes and three great kids who have opened my eyes in so many ways. My learning more about Christ has enriched all of our lives — individually and as a family.
RISING STAR: Mahmoud Houmsse, MD, clinical assistant professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, started his career in the Middle East and came to this country only 15 years ago as an internist. He has embraced every opportunity for learning and today is among the most technically proficient electrophysiology practitioners I know. His patients love his thoughtful, relaxed rapport, and he continues to capitalize on every opportunity available at an academic medical center to expand his training and to help support a variety of initiatives.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Internship: Internal Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University
Residency: Internal Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University
Fellowships: Research Fellowship, The Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan
Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Michigan Medical Center
National Offices or Board Positions:
• National Steering Committee Member for NIH-sponsored VEST Study
• Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association Science Advisory Subcommittee: Patient Selection for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
• American College of Chest Physicians, National Consensus Statement: Management of Post Open-Heart Surgery Atrial Fibrillation
• NIH Round table, Future Research Directions in Atrial Fibrillation
Clinical Interests: Electrophysiology; atrial fibrillation; ablation.
Research Interests: Electrophysiology; ablation; implantable devices.
kidney disorders
Mitchell Henry, MD
Professor of Surgery
Director, Division of Transplant Surgery
Deputy Director for Surgical Services, Comprehensive Transplant Center
Associate Medical Director, Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement Agency
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
OSU is a great place to push the envelope when dealing with the ever-evolving and complex field of organ transplants. You're around students, residents, fellows and others who keep you thinking and continually challenged.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
One-size-fits-all has no place in modern medicine. Thanks to research on the human genome, soon we'll be able to provide individualized health care based on markers that can treat diseases before they develop.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
P4 Medicine focuses on outcomes based on individual profiles, so we can measure a patient's likely response to certain types of treatment. OSU provides the opportunity to develop new and innovative approaches such as the minimally invasive surgery of islet transplantation from a deceased donor rather than the larger, more traditional whole-organ intervention. There are a lot of different options, so the question is, how can you make the patient better with the least number of
side effects?
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Ronald Ferguson, MD, PhD, former director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center, showed me how to see the bigger picture as a whole doctor as well as a transplant surgeon. He also taught me to be inquisitive and open to change and different protocols to achieve good outcomes.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Anyone starting out in medicine should have a clearly circumscribed plan. Align yourself with a mentor and have well-thought-out goals.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
When not working, I enjoy golf and tinkering with broken items. I'm the neighborhood fix-it person. My wife Margie is a practicing nurse, and we have two children. We're proud of their accomplishments: our son Lucas graduated OSU in 2009 with a BS in business, and our daughter Erin works at Lifeline of Ohio and is finishing her requirements for a nursing degree.
RISING STAR: Mark Bloomston, MD, associate professor of Surgery. In a field with many good people, Mark has the potential to be a superstar and is starting to be recognized both nationally and internationally. Along with having extraordinary insights and vision for what needs to be done, he is inquisitive about everything, from basic research to new technologies. And, in addition to being a talented surgeon and physician, he has excellent people skills.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: University of Nebraska
Medical Degree: University of Nebraska
Specialty Training:The Ohio State University
National Board Positions or Offices Held:
• President-elect, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• Board of Directors and Executive Committee, United Network for Organ Sharing
• President, Vascular Access Society of the Americas
• Editorial Board: Transplantation Science; The Lancet; Clinical Transplantation
• Reviewer: Journal of the American College of Surgeons; Annals of Surgery; American Journal of Transplantation;, Journal of Urology; Transplantation; American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Councilor-at-Large, Awards Committee, Bylaws Committee, Nominations Committee, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
• DOQI Guidelines Committee, National Kidney Foundation
• Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation Committee, United Network for Organ Sharing
• Associate Examiner, American Board of Surgery
Clinical Interests: Transplantation; immunosuppression.
Research Interests: Pancreatic transplantation; xenotransplantation.
neurology & neurosurgery
Ali Rezai, MD
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professor of Neuroscience
Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Department of Neurological Surgery
Director, Functional Neurosurgery Program
Director, Center for Neuromodulation
The Julius F. Stone Chair in Cancer Research
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
I am fortunate to be part of a unique team of multidisciplinary specialists with a synergy in vision, great chemistry, enthusiasm and a "can-do" approach. This has facilitated the growth and success of our programs, and has developed our clinical trials and research efforts.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
I am excited about the potential for neuromodulation therapies to treat those afflicted with Parkinson's, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, addictions, stroke and traumatic brain injury.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
Development of biomarkers, advanced imaging and genetic screening will improve our ability to detect disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and many other neurological and behavioral disorders. It also will facilitate their management, help us select the most appropriate patient for therapies, and enable us to monitor the progress of preventive and treatment efforts.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Some of my greatest mentors have been my patients because of what I have learned from them by just listening carefully and observing. Despite adversities, these patients are courageous and volunteer for clinical trials that may not benefit them, but may help others and us in future work.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
The new physician must take extra care and time to find the person behind the patient and treat him or her with empathy and dignity. To be successful, a young physician will have to have a solid work ethic, uncompromising dedication and an ability to pay the utmost attention to detail.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I always hearken back to those whose unrelenting perseverance in pioneering medical discoveries changed the landscape of medicine and saved the lives of millions—those medical discoverers who prevented debilitating disabilities and human suffering, like Fleming, with his discovery of penicillin, and Salk, with the polio vaccine. These are the scientists who raised the bar and standards for all physicians.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities? What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your work?
My work gives me a great deal of satisfaction and pleasure, and my research and delving into the understanding of the human brain and behavior are stimulating and fun. I also enjoy music, reading, history and exercise. Being at OSU has sparked a new interest for me in college athletics and competition, and I have become a big college football fan.
RISING COLLEAGUE: That would be Nino Chiocca, MD, PhD, professor and chair of Neurological Surgery, and professor of Neuroscience. I admire Dr. Chiocca for his leadership style marked by strong support and dedication to faculty and the broader OSU community. He is a visionary and inspirational mentor as well as great motivator who leads by example. Dr. Chiocca provides a supportive atmosphere for intellectual freedom and competing ideas that fosters clinical and scientific growth and advancement of students, residents, and junior and senior faculty.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: University of California, Biology
Medical Degree: University of Southern California
Internship: Department of Surgery, New York University Medical Center
Residency: Department of Neurosurgery, New York University Medical Center, Chief Resident
Fellowships: Research Fellow, Magnetoencephalography, NYU Center for Neuromagnetism, Department of Neurosciences and Physiology, New York University School of Medicine
Clinical Fellow, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, University of Toronto
Clinical Fellow, Functional Neurosurgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm (Sweden)
National Committees or Board Positions:
• NDSB review committee, National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
• Veterans Administration National Merit Review Section
• Reviewer: Brain Stimulation, Journal of Neural Engineering, Surgical Neurology, Brain, Movement Disorders, Clinical Neurophysiology, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Pain
• Editor-in-Chief: 2004 - 2007 Congress of Neurological Surgeons web page: www.neurosurgeon.org.
• Editorial Board: Neurological Research Journal, Neurosurgery Journal
Research Interests: Novel clinical application of neuromodulation for treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders; autonomic nervous system neuromodulation; neurostimulation technology development; neural circuitry of movement disorders, chronic pain, neurobehavioral and cognitive function; mechanisms of neurostimulation; functional brain imaging using functional MRI (fMRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG); image-guided neurosurgical applications.
ophthalmology
Thomas F. Mauger, MD
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology
Director, Anterior Segment Division, Department of Ophthalmology
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Carl M. and Grace C. Baldwin Chair in Ophthalmology
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
Several things. First, the spectrum of challenging cases we receive here that demand every ounce of our training and expertise. Second, the ability to work with residents, fellows and medical students during their training. Third, the collaboration we share with other Medical Center departments and colleges around the University.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
I have the opportunity to interview medical students interested in residencies in ophthalmology and residents interested in fellowships in cornea transplants, and they all ask me if I would do this again. I tell them I would and that it is the best job you can have. We sometimes take for granted the great opportunity we have to improve lives.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
This is very germane to the practice of ophthalmology. It is used while looking for genetic markers of ocular diseases and tumors, allowing us to target high-risk patients and treat them preemptively. In my area of cornea transplantation, we are looking at taking the patient's own cells, modifying them in a lab, and then re-implanting them into a patient so that function is restored. You can hardly have more patient participation than that.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
I've had several really strong mentors. Prior to attending medical school, I attended Ohio State's College of Optometry, and my mentor there was Richard Hill, who was dean of the College. A mentor here in the Department of Ophthalmology has been William Havener, for whom the Department is named.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
I tell our students that they shouldn't get too discouraged by things outside of medicine. Instead, they should focus on the day-to-day care of patients and the opportunities to do new and creative things, such as research and taking care of people who have no means to take care of themselves.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I have an interest in Ohio history, and in someone who battled adversity and who, as a leader, was able to bring together diverse groups and fight for a common goal — that would be Tecumseh. Those are qualities I admire.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
I love OSU athletics. I'm an avid runner and I run ultra-marathons. The thing I really get charged up about is going on international missions. I go to Nicaragua once a year and perform cornea transplants. I traveled to Ghana in the fall to do cataract surgery there. In February I'll go to India.
RISING STAR: Colleen Cebulla, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Ophthalmology, stands out and will be a great leader for our department. She attended medical school and earned her PhD here at Ohio State. She did her residency and fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Florida, which is probably the top eye institute in the world. She is not only a great researcher and a wonderful teacher, but a top surgeon as well.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree:Physics, Otterbein University and The Ohio State University
Medical Degree:The Ohio State University
Internship:Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus
Residency: Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University
Fellowships: Cornea and External Disease, The Ohio State University
Clinical Interests: Cataract and refractive surgery; laser surgery; comprehensive ophthalmology; corneal transplantation; corneal disease.
Research Interests: Ocular surface disease; responses of the cornea to medications; corneal preservation solution analysis; corneal changes with laser surgery.
orthopaedics
Christopher Kaeding, MD
Co-Director, OSU Sports Medicine Center
Head Team Physician, OSU Department of Athletics
Director, OSU Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Director, Division of Sports Medicine, OSU Department of Orthopaedics
Judson D. Wilson Professorship in Orthopedic Surgery
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
I enjoy the energy and optimism of OSU Medical Center, which stems from diverse areas of expertise working together to further our three-fold mission. This collaborative spirit stimulates innovation and excellence. Crossing traditional boundaries to find synergies and alignments is exciting for everyone involved, and the Medical Center continues to pursue these types of endeavors. around students, residents, fellows and others who keep you thinking and continually challenged.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
Advances in technology and epidemiology will enable us to do a better job of predicting and preventing both injuries and illness.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
In the future, we will develop the ability to identify individual risk factors for acute and overuse injuries in athletes. This will allow us to develop strategies to deal with or modify these risk factors.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Dr. John Bergfeld was my fellowship director at The Cleveland Clinic and has been an influential mentor for me throughout my career. He has always stressed the importance of putting the patient first and not allowing outside influences to affect patient care — ensuring that you are treating the patient as a whole and not focusing solely on the injury.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
My advice is to pursue a practice that stimulates and challenges without a focus on location or compensation. I would encourage them to be observant, inquisitive clinicians. Even if you are not in a formal academic environment, you should always look for patterns in your clinical practice and ask "why" when something doesn't make sense.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Benjamin Franklin. I would love to have an in-depth discussion with someone who was so accomplished in so many areas during such a dramatic time. Franklin was a scientist, social innovator, political sage, inventor, diplomat and writer who loved social discourse.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
I have always enjoyed the outdoors and have been fortunate to be able to share this with my son. We have hiked the Grand Canyon, and climbed Pike's Peak, Mt. Washington, Mt. Olympus, Mt. Rainier, Machu Picchu, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. We have also kayaked in Alaska and canoed in Canada. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro has been our crowning achievement to date. My children and I have also done several volunteer service trips to Honduras to build houses for widowed mothers. These trips have been very impactful and rewarding for all of us.
RISING STAR
: Timothy Hewett, PhD. Tim is an internationally known sports medicine research scientist who is recognized and engaged by virtually every subspecialty sports medicine association. He is a dynamic and focused leader whom we are fortunate to have on our
team. (Timothy Hewett, PhD, is director of Research for OSU Sports Medicine, professor of Physiology and Cell Biology, of Family Medicine, of Orthopaedics and of Biomedical Engineering.)
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: Northwestern University
Medical Degree: Northwestern University
Residency: Northwestern University
Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
National Committees or Board Positions:
• Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• National Board of Medical Examiners
Research Interests: Arthroscopy; anterior cruciate ligament tears; meniscal tears.
pediatrics
John Barnard, MD
President, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus
Professor and Vice Chair of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Investigator, OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
What do you like best about practicing medicine at Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital?
I relish the fact that at Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are innovative and entrepreneurial compared with most peers in academics, and all the while we are committed to delivering the best care for all children, regardless of their ability to pay. Further, I am delighted that our pediatric faculty is part of the Ohio State community and highly valued for our collaboration, collegiality and intellectual exchange.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
The future of medicine is exciting. We already have the tools to solve some of the most daunting diseases of childhood. The challenge will be to overcome the many barriers we face in implementing these advances in a just and cost-efficient manner, so that care is equally available regardless of a child's economic situation or geographic location.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
I see P4 Medicine as a journey, not a destination. In pediatric gastroenterology, we have been practicing something akin to P4 for many years, using genetics of drug metabolism to predict optimal doses to manage inflammatory bowel disease. As the pace of personalized medicine accelerates, we can accomplish much more. I'm optimistic that we can effectively address ethical and educational issues to keep up with technological advances.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
My department chair in residency training was my most influential mentor — the late David Karzon, MD. He directly influenced me toward a career in academics. An infectious disease specialist, he was the consummate academician who taught that every disease has "a thousand unanswered questions." He created in me a spirit of inquiry that I still possess today.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Over the years, I have identified what I think are key characteristics of successful young (and older) physicians: optimism, integrity, ambition, curiosity, empathy, self-awareness and authenticity.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I recently have become a student of the life of Abraham Lincoln. I would like to have talked with him during his early years to understand the forces and attributes that enabled a poor, humble, and rural Kentucky farmer to later become a leader able to successfully guide our country through arguably the most troubled time in our history.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
Lately, my life has been positively changed by participating in Pelotonia, a bike tour that raises money for cancer research at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center. I am now a fanatic road biker. It is a wonderful outlet for fun and exercise with family and friends.
RISING STAR: Although it is very difficult to name just one person among the dozens of outstanding young scientists here at Nationwide Children's, I must say that Brian Kaspar, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics and of Neuroscience, and a neuroscientist in our Center for Gene Therapy, who is focusing on basic and translational studies related to neurological and neuromuscular disorders, is a "rising star." His zeal for science is infectious; his passion for collaboration and his productivity are utterly outstanding.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: University of Mississippi
Residency: Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
Fellowship: Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
National Offices or Board Positions:
• President-elect, Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation
• President, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Clinical Interests: Gastroenterology; nutrition; pediatric gastroenterology.
Research Interest: Regulation of intestinal epithelial growth by transforming growth factor beta.
Michael Brady, MD
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, OSU College of Medicine
Physician-in-Chief, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus
What do you like best about practicing medicine at Ohio State and Nationwide Children's Hospital?
What really excites me is the fact that all of our activities are driven by the missions of clinical care, education, research and advocacy. It's tremendously inspiring to know that you're on the same page as the organization you work for.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
We're making tremendous strides in understanding why some people get certain diseases. So many factors come into play, from cultural and ethnic background to genetics to lifestyle.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
There's much greater emphasis on the predictive and personalized aspects. Focus will also change from treating an existing illness to working with patients to help them make good decisions so they become involved and informed. Currently, not everyone has the knowledge or resources to obtain care.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
I've had many mentors throughout my career, starting with my father, a small-town family physician, to the late Dr. Ralph Feigin at Baylor, where I was a third-year resident and fellow. Also, Dr. Grant Morrow in the Molecular and Human Genetics section at Nationwide Children's Hospital, an OSU professor of Pediatrics and former Department chair. What they all have in common is passion and a glass-half-full mentality. They are optimistic problem-solvers.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Fully explore different opportunities and pick something that really excites you. The right career match will be so enjoyable it can hardly be called work.
What are your outside interests or greatest personal achievements outside of your work?
I've been married for 34 years and have two grown children. My wife and children are great people and make me very proud. They are successful in their own right.
RISING STAR: Carlo DiLorenzo, MD, clinical professor of Pediatrics, director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and professor of Clinical Pediatrics at OSU. Along with co-authoring the only book on pediatric gastrointestinal motility, Carlo is an accomplished innovator in the field and has been internationally recognized. He also exhibits the same can-do mentality as my mentors. He utilized his clinical, research and leadership skills to develop one of the nation's top divisions of pediatric gastroenterology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Because of his enthusiasm, people rallied behind him, creating a new spirit in the
Department. Carlo is a leader in every sense of the word.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Jefferson Medical College
Internship: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus
Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Clinical and Research Interests:Management of infants, children and adolescents with infectious diseases, particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and healthcare-associated infections; clinical trials for the treatment of HIV infection; the management of complications of HIV infection; and measures for identification and prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
psychiatry
Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD
Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Psychiatry and of Psychology
Director, Division of Health Psychology, Department of Psychiatry
S. Robert Davis Chair of Medicine
Member, Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
The depth and breadth of faculty expertise at Ohio State always amaze me. You can find collaborators with such a wide variety of skills and talents across the many disciplines.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
I'm optimistic about the growing emphasis on interdisciplinary translational research, particularly biobehavioral research.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
Bill Malarkey (William Malarkey, MD, director of Ohio State's Clinical Research Center and associate director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research) is truly an outstanding physician-scholar. So much of what I know about the ways that behavior influences the endocrine system I learned from Bill. A very strong believer in mind-body medicine, he uses it in treating patients and in the research questions he addresses.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Read books by Robert Boice. He has published fascinating research on the behaviors that distinguish faculty who prosper from those who flounder. As part of his agreement with the new faculty hires he studied, he regularly dropped by their offices, unannounced, to watch their daily routines. His findings demonstrate that brief, daily writing sessions are reliably much more productive than waiting for big blocks of uninterrupted time.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Queen Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, and Joan of Arc — all extraordinarily impressive and effective leaders, despite fearsome opposition.
What are your hobbies?
In the late 1990s, I published two mystery novels in which the protagonist was, purely by coincidence, a female clinical psychologist in a medical school. For the next contract, the publisher wanted a book a year — not a reasonable arrangement given the demands of my day job.
STAR COLLEAGUE: Ronald Glaser, PhD, has been an outstanding leader for the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, bringing together a remarkable group of interdisciplinary researchers, that includes experts in psychology, immunology, virology, endocrinology, oncology, molecular biology, behavior, biostatistics and the neurosciences, to study how the brain interacts with the body's immune system. We share a close working relationship. (Dr. Ronald Glaser is director of the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, professor of Internal Medicine, of Environmental Health Sciences, and of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics.)
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: BA, Psychology, University of Oklahoma (minor: Biological Sciences)
PhD Degree: Clinical Psychology, University of Miami
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Adult Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester
Internship: Clinical Psychology, Baylor College of Medicine
National Committees or Board Positions:
• President, Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
• Elected Member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
• Reviewer: National Cancer Institute; National Institute on Aging
• Associate Editor: Psychophysiology
• Editorial Board: British Journal of Health Psychology; Journal of Behavioral Medicine; Women's Health: Research on Gender Behaviors and Policy; Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research; Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology; Journal of Gerontology; Journal of Psychological Sciences; Psychosomatic Medicine; Health Psychology; Brain, Behavior and Immunity
Clinical Interests: Psychoneuroimmunology; wound healing.
Research Interests: Stress and immune function; wound healing.
pulmonology
Clay B. Marsh, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Director, Center for Critical Care
Executive Director, OSU Center for Personalized Health Care
Senior Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Research
Vice Dean for Research, OSU College of Medicine
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center is that we are united in our commitment to creating medicine of the future — one that is predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory. Our culture of collaboration and breadth of talent in our single-campus university and academic medical center allow us to realize this vision.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
I'm very excited to see how rapidly we are gaining knowledge through technologies such as genetics that will give us insights about which we have not yet dreamed.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
P4 Medicine will allow us to stratify information much more precisely to better understand the process and pathway of disease for individual patients. In addition, patients will be true partners in their own care, allowing us to create "life prescriptions" that engage them in a way that has not happened before.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
Mark Wewers, MD, was my conduit to choosing critical care and pulmonary medicine; he also fostered my interest in research. Mark had come to OSU from the NIH just before I began my duties as chief resident for Internal Medicine. I was inspired by his passion, enthusiasm and skill as both a researcher and clinician.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
I encourage young physicians to reach high, work with the best and brightest people they can, and understand that everyone — including their patients — has something to teach them.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to talk with either Leonardo da Vinci or Albert Einstein. A great artist, da Vinci also was an inventor committed to distributing knowledge to others. Einstein's ability to visualize led to many of his observations that are fundamental to nature, including how physics applies to biology. He created basic truths that still guide us today.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
The foundational passion in my life is my family. I'm blessed to be married to a wonderfully kind and intelligent woman, Gail Marsh, who happens to be senior associate vice president for Health Sciences here at Ohio State. Together we love our three children, who have taught me volumes about creativity and leadership.
STAR COLLEAGUE:
There are many fine clinicians and scientists here at Ohio State, but I will name one: Michael Ostrowski, PhD, professor and chair of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, who, with Gustavo Leone, PhD, studies the cancer microenvironment. We are extrapolating their findings about the function and regulation of host fibroblasts in breast cancers and applying these findings directly to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dissecting these pathways will lead to novel treatments for patients who suffer from this chronic and currently untreatable lung disease.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: West Virginia University
Residency: Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University
Fellowships: Research Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Ohio State University
Fellow, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Ohio State University
National Offices or Board Positions:
• Chair, Board of Directors and Scientific Board, Sarnoff Foundation for Cardiovascular Science
• Member, Battelle/Institute of Systems Biology, Pulmonary Advisory Committee
• Member, Executive Committee, National Summit on Personalized Healthcare, State of Utah
• Board Member, Personalized Medicine Coalition
• Board Member, P4 Medicine Institute
Clinical Interests: Asthma; pulmonary fibrosis.
Research Interests: Interleukins; cytokines; growth factors; monocytes; macrophages; signal transduction;
interstitial lung disease; cellular survival.
rehabilitation
W. Jerry Mysiw, MD
Interim Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Director, Rehabilitation Services at Dodd Hall
Co-Director, Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Bert C. Wiley, MD, Chair in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
I enjoy the fact that my specialty is unique and does not follow a traditional medical model. We are not a specialty that focuses on a specific bone or joint or disease. Our specialty addresses the needs of people who have an injury or illness that affects the musculoskeletal system or the neurological system.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
What's exciting is that the neurosciences have brought us to a point where we have the potential to redefine what we do and how we do it. Exercise is medicine, and we struggle to acquire good data regarding response curves. Neuroscience is bringing us to the point where we are going to look at neuroplasticity and responses to various exercise interventions.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
To a large extent, this is what we have always done. Our research has been designed to predict outcome. Our interventions are extraordinarily personalized. Without the patient's participation, there is little advancement.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
I'm in this field because of a mentor I was assigned as a first-year medical student, and that was Dr. Ernie Johnson, who was chair of this Department. I had never heard of this field, but his impact was such a powerful experience that I would say that Ernie Johnson affected my life as much as any man, except my own father.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
I tell medical students who are at a stage where they must choose a field that I love what I do. I'm very happy with the choice I made. I also believe that I just love medicine and that I would be happy anywhere in the field of medicine. You have to make decisions: are you a surgeon or more interested in the cognitive specialties? Once you decide, I believe it is hard to make a mistake.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Abraham Lincoln. He was an extraordinary man of conviction who dealt with failure, setbacks and personal tragedy, yet was a pivotal figure in world history. I enjoy history, and here you have an incredible individual who held a nation together, sometimes by his sheer will.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities? What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your work?
With my wife being a physician, we have made a commitment that any free time we have, we owe our two children. Therefore, their hobbies become our hobbies.
STAR COLLEAGUE: Ali Rezai, MD, professor of Neurological Surgery and of Neuroscience. His commitment is total and he brings great enthusiasm to his work. We are able to collaborate with Dr. Rezai and I believe that will have significant impact on our work related to neurology and psychiatry and will lead to a neuromodulation center at this institution that will become the finest neuromodulation
center in the world.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree:he Ohio State University College of Medicine
Internship:he Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency:The Ohio State University Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
National Offices or Board Positions:
Medical Director of Think First
Clinical Interests: Traumatic brain injury; and electromyography.
Research Interests:Traumatic brain injury; electromyography; functional electrical stimulation.
rheumatology
Wael Jarjour, MD, FACP
Director, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Vice Chair for Ambulatory Subspecialty Medicine
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
The Martha Morehouse Chair in Arthritis and Immunology Research
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
There are many things that I love, but if I had to pick one, it would be our constant
effort to find ways to improve the care of our patients.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
New cutting-edge discoveries in immunology are revolutionizing the face of medicine, allowing us to effectively treat devastating diseases that used to be a major cause of disability.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
The area that will see the most change and provide the most dramatic benefit for our patients will be pharmacogenetics: the use of specific genetic markers in a particular patient that enables us to avoid using drugs that would be ineffective and high-risk for them.
Name one of your medical career mentors and tell us what you learned from him/her.
Dr. Nortin Hadler with the University of North Carolina. One thing I learned from him was that, while it is critical to base one's practice of medicine on available evidence, it is equally important to be able to accurately assess the validity of that evidence. Another thing that I admire about Dr. Hadler is his dedication to teaching. I will never forget the day in clinic when, as a new rheumatology fellow confronted with a very complicated patient, I felt the need more than ever to discuss the case with a seasoned rheumatologist. Dr. Hadler walked through a snowstorm from his home to come to the clinic to see this patient with me.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
Medicine is a calling, not just a job. We need to approach each patient, each situation, each learning opportunity with a consistently high level of commitment and involvement. Our actions, and our interactions, need to always reflect our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
Albert Schweitzer was a great physician, educator and philosopher. It was his conviction that we who have received much have an ethical and moral obligation to care for those who have less. That sort of full-orbed life spent in the service of others is extraordinary.
What has been your greatest accomplishment outside of your work?
My wife and I have homeschooled our two sons. Seeing not only their academic success but their love of learning and the kind of men they have become is deeply rewarding. Our oldest is an Honors Collegium sophomore at OSU in the Biomedical Science program. He is a Beckman Scholar and was just inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. The youngest is still homeschooled and is a junior in high school. He has been accepted into The Ohio State University Academy program and is taking classes at Ohio State.
RISING STAR: Stacy Ardoin, MD, clinical assistant professor of Immunology and Rheumatology. Her clinical and research interests focus on systemic lupus erythematosus, where she explores the reasons for the increased cardiovascular risk in these patients, particularly in those who develop the disease in childhood. She is also developing programs that help patients with chronic illnesses make the difficult transition from pediatric care to adult clinics.
CV SUMMARY
Medical Degree: Damascus University School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria
Internship: Medicine, Penn State University Hershey Medical Center
Residency: Medicine, Penn State University Hershey Medical Center
Fellowship: isiting Fellow, Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Fellow in Rheumatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
National Offices or Board Positions:
• Member, EHDLI Curriculum Development Subcommittee, American College of Rheumatology
• President, Virginia Rheumatology Association
• Reviewer: Arthritis and Rheumatism; American Journal of Pathology; Journal of Immunology
Research Interests: Autoimmune diseases, including gender predilection in lupus and the role of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T
(T reg) cells in autoimmunity; rheumatoid arthritis; vasculitis; lupus; connective tissue diseases; osteoarthritis.
urology
Ronney Abaza, MD
Assistant Professor of Urology
Director, Robotic Urologic Surgery
Co-Director, Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery
What do you like best about practicing medicine at OSU Medical Center?
I greatly appreciate the culture of high-quality service among nurses, staff, administration and my colleagues, many of whom are nationally recognized in their fields. The research and clinical trials we conduct at the Medical Center and the OSUCCC – James allow us not only to help our own patients, but also to make a contribution to the health of people we may never meet or treat ourselves.
What excites you most about the future of medicine?
The speed at which medicine changes today amazes me. The robotic surgeries I perform for patients on a daily basis didn't even exist 10 years ago. It makes me wonder how long it will be before what I am doing now will be replaced with something new and even better.
How do you think P4 Medicine (medicine that is more predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory) will change your specialty over the next 10 years?
In urology, the same prostate cancer we treat in one patient might be best treated in a completely different way in another patient, both because of the characteristics of the cancer and the patient's personal characteristics, beliefs and overall health. As P4 Medicine advances, we find the "one-size-fits-all" solution becomes increasingly rare.
Name one of your medical career mentors and what you learned from him/her.
If I were forced to pick one of many, it would be Dr. Kenneth Kropp, the pediatric urologist who trained me. I use lessons I learned from him in ways that are integral to how I treat patients, my team, my teachers, my family and myself. Dr. Kropp remains my greatest role model, both as one of the best surgeons I have ever had the pleasure to learn from and, more importantly, as one of the greatest men I have known in my life.
What advice do you have for young physicians early in their careers?
I'm still early in my own career and, despite how much I feel I have learned, I know it's only a fraction of what I will learn as I move forward. It's a humbling feeling, but it can also be motivating. As physicians, we have a unique responsibility and honor that no other calling has in our society, and those who persevere are those who continue to challenge themselves to learn, grow and improve.
Who in history would you most like to meet and why?
I wouldn't know what to ask if I met a historical figure, and I don't get too excited about meeting celebrities. I guess I would just like to meet some good people who could help me become a better person myself.
What are your hobbies or volunteer activities?
My three beautiful children are my hobbies and my greatest accomplishment. I have been blessed with a wonderful wife and family, which makes me feel more lucky than accomplished.
RISING STAR: Debra Zynger, MD, clinical assistant professor of Pathology. I consider Dr. Zynger a rising star here at Ohio State because she is an example of our Medical Center's excellence across disciplines. She goes beyond the call of duty to bring the people in her department together to improve the quality of care we can provide as a Medical Center.
CV SUMMARY
Undergraduate Degree: BA, Honors Economics, University of Michigan
Medical Degree:Northwestern University Medical School
Residency: Department of Urology, University of Toledo College of Medicine
Offices or Board Positions:
• Member at Large, Board of Directors, Ohio Urological Society
• Reviewer: Journal of Urology; World Journal of Surgical Oncology; Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Journal of Medical Case Reports; Clinical Medicine: Urology; Journal of Endourology
Clinical and Research Interests: Robotic urologic surgery; minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques; prostate cancer; bladder cancer (those referred for cystectomy); kidney masses; adrenal masses; kidney and ureter obstruction for reconstruction (e.g., hydronephrosis, UPJO, strictures, etc.); upper tract cancer (ureteral, renal pelvis).