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In this issue Rooted in the foundational principles of health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, advancing partnerships, resource stewardship, and alignment with The Ohio State University’s strategic plan, Time and Change, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s strategic plan sets a path toward being the model college of veterinary medicine in the world. Learn how we’re making that happen. 1 D ean’s Welcome 2 V eterinary Medicine: An important contributor to Ohio’s economy 4 Veterinary discovery could repair human lungs 6 On our way to becoming the model 8 I ncrease in scholarships decreases student debt
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Welcome to the first in a series of quarterly updates from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. While summer is upon us and campus is a bit quieter than usual, the college is bustling with activity. That’s because our new strategic plan—which officially went into effect July 1 — ensures we cannot sit by idly. We have a clear directive, tied to specific goals and metrics. Our ambition is to Be the Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, making a difference for animal and human health through innovation, collaboration and excellence. These quarterly updates will tell the stories behind our successes, illustrating the gains we’ve made in the priority areas of culture and sustainability of our people, advancing education and student success, innovative and impactful research, referral veterinary medical center of choice, outreach and community engagement, and operational excellence. I hope you enjoy the stories in this update that highlight exciting advances in research, our college’s immense contributions to Ohio’s economy, and the impact of new scholarship funds that are making a veterinary education more affordable for our students. When it comes down to it, our strategic plan is about people—our faculty and staff, students, alumni, clients, referring veterinarians, donors and friends. It is only through our relationships with stakeholders like you that we will succeed in becoming the world’s model veterinary college. Thank you for your support, and for staying connected to the progress our plan will drive forward. With Gratitude,
Rustin Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVS Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine The Ohio State University Learn more about our plans to Be the Model at go.osu.edu/BeTheModelCVM 1
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
VETERINARY MEDICINE:
An important contributor to Ohio’s economy Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the veterinary medical industry play a critical role in the state’s economy, according to “Economic and Social Impacts of Veterinary Medicine in Ohio,” a study commissioned by the college and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
The report points to $2.4 billion in direct contributions to Ohio’s economy and a $13 billion total contribution when supporting and animal-related industries are included. Direct veterinary service jobs account for more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
To read the full report authored by Bill LaFayette of Regionomics® LLC and Stephen Buser, 2
As Ohio’s only college offering DVM, PhD and MVPH programs in veterinary medicine, Ohio State makes a major impact on the state’s economic health. Rustin Moore, DVM, PhD, dean of the college, and Liesa Stone, DVM, assistant dean for external relations and chief advancement officer, testified before the Ohio General Assembly and the House Agriculture Committee on separate occasions to stress the need for continued public investment. Additionally, veterinary students and more than 40 OVMA members supported this message in individual meetings with state legislators at a spring advocacy day sponsored by OVMA. “When you include supporting and animalrelated industries, $13 billion is a significant contribution to our state’s economy,” says Moore. “Ohio State’s role in training the next generation of veterinarians and researchers is vital to supporting the agricultural industry and Ohio’s economy overall. And there is nothing like visiting legislators with some of our brightest students so that they can see firsthand how important it is to support the college.” The numbers in the most recent economic report represent a significant increase from 2007, the last year a similar study was completed. Since the last study, Ohio veterinary services employment grew 15.5 percent and veterinary auxiliary industries’ employment by 22.2 percent—a considerable increase given that across Ohio, total employment decreased slightly from 2007 to 2015.
Economic impact of Veterinary Medicine in Ohio Agriculture is Ohio’s largest industry, contributing $110 billion to the state’s economy. Veterinary medicine contributes significantly to Ohio agriculture by ensuring the health and marketability of farm animals.
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professor emeritus at Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business, visit go.osu.edu/CVMEconomicImpact 3
INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL RESEARCH
Ian Davis, DVM, PhD
VETERINARY DISCOVERY could repair human lungs Following the most deadly flu season in a decade, the highly contagious virus remains on many people’s minds. Ian Davis, DVM, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences, has a new discovery poised to make a difference for people whose lungs have been damaged by the virus.
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Davis’s research for the past decade, supported by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association and American Thoracic Society, has been using mice to examine the Type II epithelial cells that line the lower lung and become infected by influenza viruses. These cells are responsible for clearing excess fluid
“... if we are successful, we’ll be able to expand the landscape of treatment and care to thousands that suffer lung damage ...”
from the lungs and keeping the airspaces dry; they also make surfactant, a mixture of phospholipids and proteins that break up surface tension so lungs can expand and contract with ease. If surfactant production is impaired or surfactant molecules are damaged, it becomes hard to breathe— leading to a lack of oxygen in the blood and a potentially dire situation for the infected patient. “These cells do lots of things that keep the lungs working properly,” says Davis. “I was curious how influenza changes Type II cell function so I began investigating what the virus does to their metabolism.” That line of inquiry has led to some very interesting findings. Previously researchers believed the influenza virus kills the Type II cells that make phospholipids, resulting in reduced levels of surfactant in the lung and poor blood oxygenation. Davis’s research has revealed something very different: rather than killing Type II cells, influenza viruses alter their metabolism so they stop producing one of the building blocks they need to make
phospholipids. He decided to see what would happen if he gave this building block back to mice after infection. This treatment restores blood oxygenation to normal levels, even if it is given later on when lung damage is already severe. The missing building blocks for phospholipids are natural molecules found within the body, so they are nontoxic and classified as safe compounds by the FDA— potentially shortening the drug development process and leading to quicker relief for people who are experiencing breathing complications from influenza and other diseases. Ohio State has filed patents covering the scope of Davis’s insights and discoveries, which may also extend to patients suffering from other forms of lung damage that impair blood oxygenation. Says Davis, “This treatment approach has never been used before and if we are successful, we’ll be able to expand the landscape of treatment and care to thousands that suffer lung damage, whether that be from influenza or something else.”
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INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL RESEARCH
Researcher Yasuko Rikihisa, PhD, wins prestigious international veterinary award Yasuko Rikihisa, PhD, University Rikihisa’s work led to the Distinguished Professor, The Ohio State development of tests University College of Veterinary Medicine, used around the world to won the coveted International Award identify dogs infected with category at the International Canine Ehrlichiosis (also known as Health Awards, where she was awarded canine typhus). The often£40,000 (approximately $53,000) towards fatal condition is caused her future work. Rikihisa was recognized by a parasite that survives for her groundbreaking research into a within white blood cells. number of tick-borne diseases that infect dogs, other companion and wild animals and humans. Rikihisa’s award is part of one of the largest and most distinguished veterinary awards in the world. The awards, which are run by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust and underwritten by a major gift from Vernon and Shirley Hill of Metro Bank, highlight those individuals who go one step further to promote the health and well-being of dogs through their work in the world of veterinary science. Learn more at go.osu.edu/canine-health
ADVANCING EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, named new associate dean for professional programs In July, Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, joined the leadership team at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine as the associate dean for professional programs. Read will be responsible for creating an innovative and collaborative educational environment dedicated to supporting teaching excellence and fostering the personal and professional growth of a diverse student population to excel within the veterinary profession. She joins Ohio State from the University of Calgary College of Veterinary Medicine, where she was a teaching professor in large animal surgery, clinical skills program chair and previous associate dean for academics. She is co-chair of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Council on International Veterinary Medical Education, and a member of the AAVMC’s competency-based veterinary education working group.
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ADVANCING EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
REFERRAL VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER OF CHOICE
Veterinary Medical Center begins post-visit surveys In an effort to continuously evaluate and improve pet and owner experience, Ohio State’s Hummel & Trueman Hospital for Companion Animals, the Dublin Companion Animal Hospital, the Hospital for Farm Animals and the Galbreath Equine Center recently started post-visit experience surveys. Kicking off in December 2017, about 600 client surveys are distributed each month and more than 1,500 responses have been received so far. First-quarter baseline results rank the hospitals’ services above the national average when compared to similar practices. Currently, the Veterinary Medical Center is reviewing responses and working on plans to address any opportunities for improvement.
College hosts first OSCEs in anticipation of skills lab opening In August, incoming first and second year students will complete Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) in the newly constructed, state-of-the-art Veterinary Clinical and Professional Skills Laboratory, a project made possible by a gift from the Stanton Foundation. To prepare for the transition, students from the class of 2019 participated in three days of exams to help gather important baseline data before implementing clinical and professional skills training into the core curriculum this fall. Students demonstrated skills in biosecurity, clinical pharmacology, dentistry, basic surgical skills and ultrasound while faculty and staff from around the college assessed and graded at 25 exam stations.
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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
INCREASE IN SCHOLARSHIPS
decreases student debt Taking on a veterinary medical education can be financially burdensome, as many students must incur debt to complete their degree. Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine is working to alleviate the pressure on students and their families by encouraging donors to support scholarships—and the results are paying off. In the past five years, total philanthropic scholarship dollars awarded annually surged from about $350,000 to more than $1.4 million as alumni and friends of the college have given generously. “We’re hoping to get to a point in the near future where every student can receive some level of aid,” says Liesa Stone, DVM, assistant dean for external relations and chief advancement officer. “The funds can be used to offset tuition costs and help alleviate some of the stress students experience with high debt loads.”
Endowed scholarships are an important way for donors to leave a lasting legacy. When a donor creates an endowment, the principal of the gift is invested and only the earned interest is spent—making the funding available in perpetuity. At a recent “Evening of Gratitude” dinner, Dean Rustin Moore acknowledged six new endowments to the college totaling $7.7 million, including funds for scholarships and research. Those funds add to the college’s more than 150 total endowments, 96 of which provide scholarships for students and help to reduce their debt. Joey Brown, Class of 2019, counts himself among the grateful students who has received a scholarship. “Like many of my classmates, I work part time while pursuing my DVM. Scholarships are important to students like me because they help us to manage the cost of attending veterinary school so we can devote more time to our studies.”
See the reaction as several students learn about their scholarship! go.osu.edu/CVMScholarship
Total philanthropic scholarships awarded (current use and endowed)
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