WELCOME TO CANCER CONNECTION, a monthly online publication featuring the latest news and information for faculty and staff at Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). If you have a news item for the next Cancer Connection, call 293-6825 or send an email message to robert.hecker@osumc.edu by Friday, June 20.
 OSU, MOFFITT FORM WORLD’S LARGEST CANCER RESEARCH COLLABORATION FOR BIG DATA
Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is partnering with Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., to form what is likely the largest collaboration of its kind to accelerate discoveries in cancer research. The Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) will hasten the development and delivery of more precise cancer treatments, diagnostic tools and prevention strategies through secure research sharing among the nation’s top cancer centers and institutions. Read more:
 BYRD’S IBRUTINIB RESEARCH FEATURED IN ASCO’S OFFICIAL PRESS PROGRAM
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) included in the official press program for its 50th annual meeting a research study led by John C. Byrd, MD (left), of Ohio State’s cancer program, involving a phase III clinical trial that compared the promising drug ibrutinib to standard therapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Read more:
Celebration for Life Dinner – On May 17 at Smith & Wollensky Restaurant in Easton Town Center, nearly 200
guests attended the 13th annual Celebration for Life fundraising dinner to benefit The James Fund for Life, an
annual fund at Ohio State that is chaired by Abigail and Les Wexner and raises money to purchase leading-edge
technology used in the fight against cancer. Together, The James Fund for Life and the Celebration for Life dinner
this year raised more than $1.4 million. Proceeds from this year’s dinner will benefit the Technology Acquisition
Fund at the OSUCCC – James. Established by proceeds from Celebration for Life 2008, the Technology
Acquisition Fund supports the purchase of life-saving equipment as part of the new James Cancer Hospital and
Solove Research Institute. Since 2002, more than $14.1 million has been raised and more than 500,000
discoveries, treatments and procedures have been made possible by Celebration for Life and James Fund for Life
supporters. Above from left are David Schuller, MD, vice president for medical center expansion and outreach;
Carole Schuller, Ani Caligiuri; OSUCCC Director and James CEO Michael A. Caligiuri, MD; Event Chairs Judy
(holding sign) and Steve Tuckerman; and Honorary Chairs Shelley and Urban Meyer (behind the Tuckermans).
REGISTER FOR JUNE 21 ASCO REVIEW
Cancer specialists, primary care physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat patients with cancer are encouraged to attend Ohio State’s 2014 ASCO Review from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the Hilton Easton, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus. Register
For more information, visit go.osu.edu/ASCOReview2014 or view/print flier. Read more:
SAVE THE DATE FOR OSUCCC – JAMES SEMI-ANNUAL MEDICAL STAFF MEETING
Jonathan Oberlander, PhD, professor and vice-chair of social medicine, professor of health policy and management, and adjunct professor of political science at the University of North Carolina, will present “Implementing Obamacare: The Promise and Pitfalls of Healthcare Reform” at the OSUCCC – James Semi-Annual Medical Staff Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, in 518 James. Oberlander is a prominent author, scholar, lecturer and researcher on healthcare politics and policy, health reform and Medicare. He is currently studying and writing about healthcare cost containment, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and the political history of U.S. healthcare reform.
The semi-annual medical staff meeting will open with a reception at 4:30 p.m. followed by the program from 5-6 p.m. RSVP Questions? Contact Nicole Qualls at jamesmedicalstaffoffice@osumc.edu.
SNEAK A PEEK AT MEDICAL CENTER’S NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT JUNE 24
Attend the Faculty and Staff Open House for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s new Emergency Department (ED) from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, for a behind-the-scenes look at the space before it opens to the public in August. To access the lobby of the new ED for the open house, you will need to come through the entrance off 10th Ave, under the new canopy. Follow the signs posted along 10th Avenue. The James Cancer Emergency Department, the nation's first fully-integrated cancer ED in the country, will open in March of 2015. Read more:
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GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MOVE TO THE NEW JAMES
Question & Answer Forums will be held from June through December to help address questions that faculty and staff have about the impending move to Ohio State’s new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The one-hour forums will take place on the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in 518 James except for the July forums, which will be held Thursday, July 10, from 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. in 518 James. The first forums will be held on Thursday, June 5. Your questions and feedback are welcome.
STAY INFORMED ON TRANSITION TO THE NEW JAMES, ED & CRITICAL CARE CENTER
A OneSource site has been developed to help keep you updated about the transition to the new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, OSU Wexner Medical Center ED and Critical Care Center. The site includes updates on the major aspects of the new building, including recent news, timelines, events, training, staff support, videos, photos, testimonials, maps and more. You will also find the Transition Update, a monthly printable news brief about the transition.
You can visit the site at go.osu.edu/transition or by clicking on the gray “Transition News” button on the OneSource homepage. If you any have questions related to the transition, send them to movingthefutureofmedicine@osumc.edu.
MECHANISMS OF IBRUTINIB RESISTANCE IDENTIFIED IN CHRONIC LEUKEMIA
A study led by researchers at the OSUCCC – James and published in the New England Journal of Medicine has discovered how resistance develops in patients taking ibrutinib, a new and highly effective drug for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The study identifies gene mutations that cause ibrutinib resistance in CLL patients. John C. Byrd, MD, and Amy Johnson, PhD, were co-principal investigators for the study, and Jennifer Woyach, MD, was first author. Read more:
FORM OF IMMUNE THERAPY MAY BE EFFECTIVE FOR MULTIPLE MYELOMA
A study by researchers at the OSUCCC – James provides evidence that genetically modifying immune cells might effectively treat multiple myeloma, a disease that remains incurable and will account for an estimated 24,000 new cancer cases and 11,100 deaths in 2014. The study, published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, was led by principal investigator (PI) Jianhua Hua, PhD, of the Leukemia Research Program, and co-PI Craig Hofmeister, MD, of the Translational Therapeutics Program. Read more:
PELOTONIA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 15
Applications for the next round of funding from the Pelotonia Fellowship Program at Ohio State, which provides two-year research fellowships to promising postdoctoral candidates from any discipline who want to help cure cancer, must be submitted by Tuesday, July 15, to receive consideration. The fellowships pay a competitive annual stipend based on National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for postdoctoral fellows. The applications will be scored on:
- Applicant strengths and research potential (emphasis is given to clinical fellows and to applicants who received their doctorate within the past year and will be new to Ohio State, or who have been at the university less than one year, and who have the potential to become independent scientists);
- Mentor/adviser qualifications and training record;
- Innovativeness and impact of the project on cancer research.
For more information, including eligibility guidelines and an application, visit cancer.osu.edu/go/pelotoniafellowship, or send an email to jeffreymason@osumc.edu.
SAVE THE DATE FOR NCH 2014 RESEARCH INSTITUTE RETREAT
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) 2014 Research Institute will unfold on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Ohio Union. Submission of professional meeting abstracts is encouraged. Abstracts will be accepted through Monday, June 16, at 4 p.m. No abstracts will be accepted after this deadline. Contact Katie Campbell at (614) 355-2776 with questions.
CCTS TO OFFER FACULTY RESEARCH MENTORING WORKSHOP JULY 23 AND 30
Faculty members who are research mentors or would like to become one are encouraged to attend a faculty mentoring workshop to be presented by Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) from 2-5 p.m. on July 23 and 30 in Room 260 of Prior Hall. Participants must attend both sessions. The training will use a case-based approach to explore research mentoring. Topics will include: establishing expectations; effective communications; assessing understanding; addressing diversity; and fostering independence. The facilitators will be Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, College of Optometry, and Lisa Christian, PhD, College of Medicine. Space is limited. Register at http://j.mp/Tawysq. For more information, contact Stuart Hobbs at stuart.hobbs@osumc.edu.
MAY/JUNE DEVELOPMENT & GRANT WRITING NEWS AVAILABLE
The May/June issue of Research Development & Grant Writing News is available at http://go.osu.edu/grantwritingnews (OSU login required). Topics include:
- Performing an Autopsy on Declined Proposals
- Proposal Development Templates/Roadmaps
- Basic Research at Dept. of Defense: A Status Report
- Resources for Evidence-Based STEM Models
- NSF NRT Webinar: Decoding Future Directions
- Agency Research News, Reports, etc.
- New Funding Opportunities
POSTDOCTORAL RECRUITMENT EVENT ON TAP OCT. 2-3
The Office of Postdoctoral Research in Ohio State’s College of Medicine will host a Postdoctoral Recruitment Event on Oct. 2-3. In collaboration with the Pelotonia Fellowship Program and the Research Institute Training Office at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, this event will provide fully funded travel expenses for all selected candidates. While this is not a research funding program, it is an opportunity for research faculty to invite potential postdoc candidates from around the country to interview in your lab, at no cost to you. For more information, or if you are interested in using this event to recruit postdocs for your lab, contact the Office of Postdoctoral Research at postdoc.office@osumc.edu.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEXT OSU ‘INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH PRINCIPLES’
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Clinical Research Orientation: An Introduction to Clinical Research Principles is a two-day comprehensive overview of clinical research principles, ethics, regulations, policies, processes and management of human subject research conducted at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. The session is appropriate for all clinical research staff who have not previously attended the orientation, and for clinical research staff who are new to the Medical Center. The next orientation session is scheduled for
Oct. 28-29. If you or members of your research team are interested in attending, register via Net-Learning.
(Lunch is provided for noon-1 p.m. meetings.)
Translational Therapeutics Program
JUNE 12 – Sara Kozma, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Cancer and Cell Biology, Genome Research Institute, University of Cincinnati, Noon-1 p.m., 170 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, “Translating Basic mTOR Signaling Knowledge Into Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment”
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEM/ONC/BMT SEMINAR SERIES
(Unless noted otherwise, all lectures in this series will be held from 1-2 p.m. in WA1020 – RBII Auditorium at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Lunch will be provided.)
JUNE 20 – Christine Hill-Kayser, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, “Proton Therapy for Children: Current Status and Directions Forward”
The 2014-15 OSUCCC – James Grand Rounds series will begin on Friday, Sept. 5, and continue on selected Fridays throughout the academic year. All lectures are from 8-9 a.m. in 518 James (breakfast available at 7:45 a.m.). The first three Grand Rounds speakers in the new series are:
SEPT. 5 – John Carpten, PhD, Deputy Director of Basic Science, Professor and Director, Integrated Cancer Genomics Division, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) in Phoenix, Ariz.
SEPT. 19 – Mark Gilbert, MD, Professor, Department of Neuro-Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
OCT. 3 – Murray Brennan, MD, FACS, Vice President for International Programs, Benno C. Schmidt Chair in Clinical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute
Medical scientists at the OSUCCC – James frequently publish articles in prestigious scientific journals.
View a list of articles that have appeared recently in journals with an impact factor (IF) of 7.0 or above. Names
in bold type are members of the OSUCCC – James. Articles that are still in press are not listed.
 OSU CANCER RESEARCH PROMINENTLY FEATURED AT ASCO ANNUAL MEETING
Scientific abstracts on recent studies by several researchers in Ohio State’s cancer program were displayed at the 50th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which was held from May 30-June 3 in Chicago under the theme “Celebrating 50 years of Progress Against Cancer.”
A number of Ohio State’s cancer researchers attended the meeting, including
Clara D. Bloomfield, MD (left), a Distinguished University Professor who also serves as cancer scholar and senior adviser to the OSUCCC – James and is being honored this year as one of 50 ASCO Luminaries in Oncology. Read more:
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENTATION CHANGING ON JULY 1
Appropriate medication administration documentation (e.g., MAR, code narrator, trauma narrator, code blue narrator, OpTime log, Cupid log) is a critical step in keeping patients safe and ensuring that documentation compliance and proper medication charges occur. As the Medical Center explores ways to be more effective and efficient, it has the opportunity with IHIS to positively impact revenue and compliance by charging medications on administration instead of charging them on dispense.
Effective July 1, medications will be charged to patients only at the time they are administered. This change impacts all patient-care areas except those not using IHIS to document medications, and ambulatory areas that do not have an MAR to document medication administration. Nurses and anyone who documents medications should reference this simple one-page document for more details or this COA tip sheet and MAR Actions Chart for information about charge on administration and MAR actions.
MAY CLINICAL TRIAL ACCRUALS REPORTED
The OSUCCC – James enrolled 106 patients onto interventional clinical trials and 84 patients onto non-interventional trials in May, according to a report by William Carson III, MD, associate director for clinical research. Carson also said 85 patients were accrued to therapeutic cancer clinical trials, and five disease groups exceeded their target goal for the month.
“Congratulations to all of the research coordinators, nurses, physicians and clinical/research staff for their hard work in accruing patients to these trials,” he said. “Contact me if I can help you in your efforts to conduct clinical research.” To read testimonials from patients who have participated in clinical trials at the OSUCCC – James, visit cancer.osu.edu/go/stories.
NCCN SUMMIT: IMPACT OF HEALTHCARE REFORM ON ACADEMIC ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
Mark your calendar for a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Policy Summit on The Impact of Health Care Reform on Academic Oncology Practice to be held on Thursday, July 10, from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Va. (Breakfast and registration will begin at 7:45 a.m.) The speakers will examine and discuss the impact of healthcare reform on the practice of oncology at academic cancer centers. The morning session of the summit will focus on the impact of the Sunshine Act, and the afternoon session will cover additional effects of healthcare reform on academic cancer centers. The summit is open to the public. REGISTER Send an email to Liz Danielson if you have questions.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NCCN 9th ANNUAL CONGRESS: HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES™
New approaches that have been incorporated into patient management of hematologic malignancies will be the focus of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) Ninth Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ Sept. 19-20 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.
As the treatment of hematologic malignancies becomes increasingly complex, issues relating to pathology, transplantation and new therapies require oncologists and hematologists to stay abreast of breakthrough advances. This Congress will focus on new approaches involving the use of drugs, biologics and diagnostics. Registration is open for anyone wishing to attend.
JOIN THE JAMES TEAM FOR BE THE MATCH® 5K
Help The James support a Be the Match® 5K in its effort to find marrow donors for blood cancer patients who need life-saving transplants. The hospital has created a team for this year’s Columbus Walk+Run event, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, at Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Drive. To join The James Team, click here, click on “Join a Team” under the “Get Started” tab, and enter “James BMT” to the team name search.
Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. It can happen to anyone at any time. But so can a cure – a marrow transplant. Most people won’t have a matching marrow donor in their family. Be The Match matches volunteer marrow donors with patients who need them. You can help, too; join The James Team today!
MEN’S HEALTH EXPO SLATED FOR JUNE 28
Community members can see presentations on health, meet Ohio State University researchers, enjoy refreshments and win door prizes at a Men’s Health Expo to unfold from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the African-American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus. There is no cost to attend the expo, but registration is required by calling 293-7020. This event is made possible through funding provided by the National Cancer Institute’s National Outreach Network. Sponsors include: Men’s Health Series – On the Path to Good Health; African-American and African Studies Community Extension Center; Making a Difference; and the OSUCCC – James.
57th ANNUAL OVSPS CONFERENCE OFFERS WEBCAST TO ATTENDEES
The Ohio State University and the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons (OVSPS) invite you to take part in the 57th OVSPS Conference June 5-7. This plastic surgery conference will include world-renowned speakers on varied topics, including:
- Drs. Joseph Serletti, Amy Colwell and Amy Alderman to discuss advances in breast reconstruction
- A body-contouring presentation by past president of the American Society of Aesthetic
- Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Dr. Jeffrey Kenkel
- Well-known cosmetic surgeon Dr. Julius Few covering advances in facial aesthetics
- Dr. Ian Valeraio presenting "From the Battlefield to Your OR."
Participants can watch the conference via live Web streaming by computer, Smartphone or tablet. As a special incentive, you can receive a full year of unlimited online access to each segment.
Web attendee rates are: $175 for OVSPS members; $195 for non-member physicians; and $99 for residents in training. Register for the conference at www.veomed.org/ovsps.
CRM THEME OF THE MONTH: MUTUAL SUPPORT
Mutual support is the essence of teamwork, a skill that allows teams to function efficiently and protects team members from work-overload situations that may reduce effectiveness and increase the risk of error. Learn more about Mutual Support in the CRM Theme of the Month.
APPLY NOW FOR AUG. 14-16 ‘FROM CANCER TO HEALTH’ TRAINING INSTITUTE
Applications are being accepted for the From Cancer to Health™ Training Institute: A Stress Management and Coping Intervention to unfold Aug. 14-16 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily in the Psychology Building. The training institute will be led by Barbara L. Andersen, PhD, professor of Psychology at Ohio State and member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James. This training will equip mental health professionals to teach newly diagnosed patients how to improve stress management and coping skills, and how to adjust emotionally to the challenges they face from cancer diagnosis to survivorship. Anyone meeting eligibility requirements may apply for the training institute at cancertohealth.osu.edu.
SCHWARTZ CENTER ROUNDS WANTS YOUR INPUT
The Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program at Ohio State’s Harding Hospital would like your input on case studies featured in the Schwartz Center Rounds, a multidisciplinary forum where clinical caregivers and non-clinical faculty and staff discuss social and emotional issues that arise in caring for patients. The Rounds, which takes place at more than 350 healthcare facilities in the United States, enables caregivers from multiple disciplines to discuss the most challenging emotional and social issues they face in caring for patients. Discussions have also led to changes in healthcare practices and policies. Everyone is invited to attend the next Rounds from noon-1 p.m. on Friday, June 6, in the Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium (the sessions are held on the first Friday of each month). Lunch will be served. If you have questions or a case study that you believe would be beneficial to faculty and staff at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, contact Caitlin Willet, site coordinator, at Caitlin.willet@osumc.edu or 688-7976. To learn more about the Schwartz Center Rounds, visit theschwartzcenter.org.
MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
The Professional Affairs Committee of Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center Board of Trustees in May approved the appointments of three associate attending physicians on The James medical staff. The new appointees, their departments and specialties (if applicable) are:
M. Farid Edwards, MD, Anesthesiology; Casia Horseman, MD, Psychiatry; and Jennifer Schwartz, MD, Surgery (General and Gastrointestinal Surgery).
 JAMES NURSE ELECTED TO ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Colleen O’Leary, MSN, RN, AOCNS®, a clinical nurse specialist and coordinator of evidence-based practice at the OSUCCC – James, has been elected to the board of directors of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). O’Leary, of Westerville, recently began her three-year term at the ONS 39th Annual Congress in Anaheim, Calif.
O’Leary earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bowling Green State University, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio State and a master’s degree in nursing from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. She is a member of the ONS, scholarship chair of the Columbus Chapter of ONS, a member of the ONS Clinical Nurse Specialist Special Interest Group, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Epsilon Chapter.
The ONS is a professional association of more than 35,000 members committed to promoting excellence in oncology nursing and the transformation of cancer care. Since 1975, it has provided a professional community for oncology nurses, developed evidence-based education programs and treatment information, and advocated for patient care, all to improve quality of life and outcomes for patients with cancer and their families. Learn more at www.ons.org.
COUNCIL BASKET RAFFLE NETS NEARLY $3,000 FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2014 Council Basket Raffle generated $2,931 for The James Nursing Scholarship Fund, which was established to encourage and provide support for staff enrolled in academic nursing education programs. Read more:
INPATIENT SATISFACTION RANKINGS DROP SLIGHTLY IN MARCH
The OSUCCC – James Inpatient HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) overall performance ended March with a top box score of 75.1 percent, or slightly under the 75.5 percent seen in February. Also, the HCAHPS overall national ranking dropped from the 84th percentile achieved in February to the 79th percentile in March, while fiscal-year-to-date (FYTD) performance declined a bit to 77.4 percent (87th percentile). Read more:
REGISTER FOR COLUMBUS BREAKTHROUGH FOR BRAIN TUMORS 5K RUN AND WALK
The OSUCCC – James is sponsoring the American Brain Tumor Association's (ABTA) Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Walk and Run, which will take place Saturday, June 14, at Arch Park (McFerson Commons; 218 West St.). The BT5K is a fun, rewarding way to help the ABTA provide essential resources to brain cancer patients and their families. Register at go.osu.edu/bt5k by clicking on the “register” button, selecting the "Join a Team" option and entering "The James – NeuroOncology." Questions? Contact The James' team captain, Danette Birkhimer at Danette.Birkhimer@osumc.edu.
JUNE 4 FAMILY YOGA AMONG VARIETY OF JAMESCARE FOR LIFE SUMMER OFFERINGS
Classes and activities planned for the summer months by JamesCare for Life (JCFL) include three special interactive programs hosted by Family Connections, a JCFL support group that provides an informal setting for expressing concerns and addressing questions related to cancer and its effects on the family.
The first of the three Family Connections programs – all to be held at JamesCare Survivorship Stoneridge Medical Center, 4049 W. Dublin-Granville Road – will be Family Yoga from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4. This program will teach breathing tools and personal mindfulness activities and practices that will make daily life easier for the entire family. No experience is necessary; wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats and blocks will be provided, or you can bring your own. This program will be led by Gail Spirit Sky, a registered yoga teacher.
My Garden of Feelings, set for 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, will creatively address the emotions and feelings that families often experience in survivorship. The program will be led by Carolyn Koncal, MA, LRT/CTRS, CCLS, a child life specialist.
Weaving Connections, slated for Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6:30-8 p.m., will use art therapy interactions to increase communication among family members and encourage creative expression of emotions related to dealing with a cancer diagnosis as a family. Art therapist Anne Harding, ATR-BC, will lead this class.
These are just a few of the JCFL offerings for this summer to help patients and families manage the challenges of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. All programs are free for participants. For more information, call 293-6428 or call The James Line at 1-800-293-5066. Online registration is available for many of the programs. Here is a complete list of the 2014 JCFL Programs and Classes.
BMT PROGRAM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE
The Longaberger Alumni House on May 18 hosted a large turnout of cancer survivors and their guests for the 30th anniversary celebration of Ohio State’s Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program, which in three decades has grown from a one-bed to a 24-bed inpatient unit with an outpatient clinic.
Guests also learned that, over those 30 years, the BMT program – which started at University Hospital in 1984 and moved to The James when that hospital opened in 1990 – has treated more than 3,500 cancer patients and performed more than 3,800 transplants.
The celebration included comments from four speakers, including OSUCCC Director and James CEO
Michael A. Caligiuri, MD, BMT Program Director Steven Devine, MD, and two cancer survivors who shared their success stories as BMT patients.
As part of the only cancer program in the country that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with an academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital, the BMT Program is recognized as one of the best in the nation and has earned international recognition for advancements in treating acute and chronic leukemias, as well as other immune cell cancers. In December, the BMT Program will be relocated to the new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
SOUTH CANNON GARAGE REOPENS; NORTH CANNON GARAGE CLOSED
After eight months of renovation, the South Cannon Garage reopened Monday, June 2, for Wexner Medical Center patient and visitor parking. Also on June 2, the North Cannon Garage closed and will remain unavailable for a short time as weather-dependent renovations are completed. All vehicles must leave the garage by midnight on Tuesday, June 3. Read more: osu.campusparc.com
PERIOP ‘TIME OUT DAY’ IS JUNE 11
Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center is committed to conducting a safe, effective “time out” for every patient, every time. Taking a formal “time out” supports The Joint Commission’s Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure and Wrong Person Surgery.
National Time Out Day is held each year to underscore team members’ ability to speak up for safe practices in the operating room and procedural areas. Please take a moment on June 11 to evaluate how “time out” fits into the Medical Center’s broader efforts to provide high-quality care to every patient, every time.
BRENEN’S CAFÉ NOW OPEN SATURDAYS
Due to popular demand, Brenen’s Café, located in the lobby of the Biomedical Research Tower at 460 W. 12th Ave., has added Saturday hours (7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.). The café offers a range of breakfast and lunch options, a full espresso bar and treats. Healthy options include homemade soups, numerous vegetarian options and creative salads. Brenen's chefs prepare meals fresh daily on location.
For a quick bite, Brenen's also offers low-fat all-natural frozen yogurt, assorted baked goods, yogurt parfaits and Sammy's New York bagels. The café specializes in box lunches, catering trays and breakfast catering for groups of any size. Contact them in advance for options. Brenen’s weekday hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR PELOTONIA 14
Online registration is under way for Pelotonia 14, the sixth installment of the annual grassroots bicycle tour that raises millions of dollars for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. Visit www.pelotonia.org to register, and be sure to join Team Buckeye (teambuckeye.osu.edu), the official superpeloton (riding group) of The Ohio State University.
Pelotonia 14 will be held Aug. 8-10 on assorted routes between Columbus and Gambier, Ohio, the home to Kenyon College. In its first five years, Pelotonia has raised more than $61 million through rider pledges and donations, with every cent going to cancer research thanks to the event’s generous sponsors.
A number of rider perks are available for those who register. Learn more at pelotonia.org/ride/specials/. Route information can be obtained at pelotonia.org/ride/event/. Questions? Contact Karl Koon at karl.koon@osumc.edu.
‘PELOTONIA ON THE PATIO’ FUNDRAISER SET FOR JUNE 12
Everyone is invited to join the party at Endzone (165 Vine St. in Columbus), a June 12 event designed to help registered Pelotonia riders reach their fundraising goals. Admission to the party, which will unfold from 5:30-8:30 p.m., is $15 per person, a cost that includes unlimited beer and wine. Music will be performed live by Mojoflo. All registered riders, virtual riders and volunteers who attend will receive $10 toward their fundraising goal for themselves and for each guest they bring to the event who is not registered for Pelotonia. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance online at www.pelotonia.org. Questions? Call 221-6100 or email pelotonia@pelotonia.org.
 SAVE THE DATE FOR TEAM BUCKEYE BIKER BASH
Join Team Buckeye – Ohio State’s official superpeloton in Pelotonia 14 – and team captain Craig Krenzel from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at Columbus Miller’s Ale House, 2101 Olentangy River Road, for the Team Buckeye Biker Bash, where you can enjoy food and drinks with your team and team supporters. Admission is $15 per person, a fee that includes two drink tickets and complimentary food. $10 of each admission will be donated to the Team Buckeye member or peloton of your choice. RSVP by Monday, June 9. Tickets also will be available at the door.
REVAMPED TEAM BUCKEYE WEBSITE IS IN PLACE
A revamped website for Team Buckeye, the official superpeloton of The Ohio State University, has been launched, University Communications' interactive team recently announced. The new teambuckeye.osu.edu features an updated design and several other improvements, including cleaner content organization with more emphasis on rider stories and ride visuals. Team Buckeye will be promoted this summer via osu.edu, OSU mobile, social media, and communications products such as OSUToday. Please consider supporting this effort by promoting the site in your own internal emails and social media.
THREE RENOWNED SCIENTISTS TO SPEAK AT PELOTONIA FELLOWSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Planning is still under way for the fourth annual Pelotonia Fellowship Symposium, to be held Oct. 1 in Ohio State’s Biomedical Research Tower, but the agenda will include keynote presentations by three prominent cancer scientists, including two from U.S. cancer centers and one from the United Kingdom. Please mark your calendars. Read more:
IN MEMORIAM
 The OSUCCC – James community was greatly saddened by the passing of John Hines of Dublin, a longtime member of The James Foundation Board who died May 14 on his 74th birthday. John joined the Foundation Board in December 1996 and was serving his sixth consecutive term, for a combined total of 18 years. He also served on the board’s Governance & Nominating Committee and became co-chair of The James Ambassadors Society when it was launched in 2012. In 1999, John and his wife, Ellen Hines, established the K.C. Hines Cancer Research Endowment Fund to support cancer research and pediatric oncology research at the OSUCCC – James. When Ellen died in 2005, John and his friends and family established the Ellen Hines Neuro-Oncology Research Fund to support neuro-oncology studies at the OSUCCC – James. John also was the former executive director of the annual Memorial Tournament and CEO of the Muirfield Village Golf Club. He joined Jack Nicklaus’ Golden Bear Corp. in 1980, helped manage more than 30 Memorial Tournaments and was president of the Jack Nicklaus Museum. John will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit and unwavering loyalty to his family and friends. We extend our deepest condolences to the Hines family.
It was with great sorrow that the OSUCCC – James community learned of the passing of Kristi Frazier, 35, of Lewis Center, who died on May 16 following a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Kristi was the loving wife of our legal liaison, Dustin Frazier, and the devoted mother of two young children, Addison Hope and Chase Anthony. A native of Dayton, Kristi (shown at right with husband Dustin) was a 1997 graduate of Chaminade-Julienne High School, a 2001 graduate of Purdue University and a licensed CPA. In 2012, Kristi nominated her husband and saw him honored as a Stefanie’s Champion, an honor presented annually to extraordinary individuals who are champions in the lives of patients with cancer. Kristi was diagnosed with breast cancer just nine months after she and Dustin were married in 2006. Our hearts are heavy as we remember Kristi’s warm smile, kind heart, fighting spirit and endless devotion to her family and her many friends. She was a source of inspiration and hope to all who knew her, and she touched countless lives by countering her cancer with courage and compassion. We offer the Frazier family our sincerest condolences.
COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDRAISERS ON TAP
There are several Community Partner fundraisers slated for the next several weeks to benefit the OSUCCC – James, including The James 5K Race Series. View the Upcoming Community Partner Events
 HEAD & NECK CANCER: RECENT DISCOVERIES AND NEW CLINICAL TRIALS
One of the most significant breakthroughs in head and neck cancer research has been the discovery of the causal relationship between the human papillomavirus and tumors of the base of the tongue and the tonsils. “We are now seeing these cancers in epidemic proportions across the world,” says Matthew Old, MD. “In fact, we see five to 10 patients every week with HPV-associated cancers at The James.”
Read more on the OSUCCC – James Blog.
SNEAK PEEK AT NEW JAMES: COMPASSION & TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIALIZED NURSING CARE
The new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, slated to open later this year, has already garnered a national and international reputation as a 21st century, state-of-the-art cancer hospital, with each inpatient floor addressing a specific type of cancer. It’s subspecialized and super-subspecialized care on every level, at every turn – including nursing. Read more on the OSUCCC – James Blog.
#JamesCancerChat: SURVIVING AND THRIVING AFTER CANCER
June 1, 2014, marked the 27th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® to celebrate those who have survived and inspire those recently diagnosed. To show our support, experts from JamesCare for Life will share their expertise on surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis.
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
More info: go.osu.edu/JamesCancerChat
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 Michael Miller, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery in Ohio State’s College of Medicine, has been elected to a six-year term as a director to the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Miller, who was nominated for this honor by the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, performs a wide range of reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures, particularly reconstructive microsurgery related to trauma and cancer deformities. He also is nationally recognized for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction using microsurgical techniques. APBS directors are responsible for promoting the safe, ethical and efficacious practice of plastic surgery by ensuring the highest standards for training and certification for practitioners in the field. In a vision statement submitted with his application, Miller stated that the ABPS’s ultimate purpose is to ensure that people suffering with emotional, functional or social consequences of physical changes due to aging and disease will have the opportunity to have their suffering reduced and quality of life improved via clinical methods offered by responsible plastic surgeons.
Junior faculty members at Ohio State have received two of the three Career Development Awards that the Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration (SARC) issues annually to support sarcoma research by new investigators. The 2014 awardees include David Liebner, MD, and James L. Chen, MD.
 Liebner (left), an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Medical Oncology) and in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, has clinical expertise in sarcoma and melanoma, and a research focus in cancer bioinformatics. He has been involved with many clinical trials spanning a variety of fields. His research vision is to develop and leverage computational tools to improve prognostic and predictive models in sarcoma and melanoma.
 Chen (right), an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and in the Department of Internal Medicine (Division of Medical Oncology), has been involved in genomics and complex computational modeling of biological data for nearly a decade. He is interested in the personalization of medicine through the development of biomarkers for molecular pathway activation using automated genomic techniques. These biomarkers may help clinicians customize treatment regimens for sarcoma and other cancers.
SARC is a not-for-profit consortium representing physician clinician/scientists from several institutions who are dedicated to cooperative research that leads to new treatments for patients with sarcoma, a cancer of the bone and connective tissue. 
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