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features How? 6 Donors plant seeds that grow humanities and ethics Include the university in your will education, locally and abroad without altering your current savings or retirement needs. 8 $1 million gift pays tribute to outstanding alumnus Renovation under way on Dr. and Mrs. James L. Holly Auditorium Support: yy World-class faculty 12 CTRC Foundation gives $10.2 million for cancer yy Life-changing research research and care yy Education for the next generation of health care professionals For more information or a copy of president’s council our sample bequest language, visit GiftPlanning.uthscsa.edu 14 Annual giving by the President’s Council or contact Kent Hamilton in our gift planning office at 210-567-5001 or at [email protected]. A Message from the President

Why making lives better matters

As we head into another new year at our UT Health groundbreaking studies will ultimately provide new Science Center, we are reminded of the accomplishments treatments for acute and chronic respiratory problems, for which we can all be proud. We also find ourselves including asthma and chronic bronchitis that affect millions. in a new era of some uncertainty, with many questions Because of a generous $10.2 million gift from the CTRC looming. The economy remains sluggish, political rhetoric (Cancer Therapy & Research Center) Foundation, we can is active and the way forward ardently debated. continue to recruit top-notch scientists such as our new What comes to mind is a story about CTRC deputy director Tim Hui-Ming Gertrude Stein, the great American Huang, Ph.D. Dr. Huang is focusing on writer. As she was on her death bed, developing new technologies toward friends and relatives heard her utter early detection of cancer and new what they thought were her last words, approaches to treat this deadly disease. “What is the answer?” she asked. These are just a few examples Heads nodded in approval for this fitting that answer the question “Why?” And profundity as a suitable benediction to for those who ask “How?” I must first a life so richly lived. But, as it turns out, emphasize that every gift, no matter the she was not quite finished. Moments amount, makes a difference. There are later, she uttered what were to be her so many ways to support the UT Health final words, “What is the question?” Science Center – by making an annual or The brilliance of this sequence is that it reminds planned gift, investing in a student scholarship, establishing us that from thoughtfully posed, precisely targeted an endowment, or by naming a laboratory or classroom. questions, follow answers which truly matter. I am always proud to answer the question This issue of Mission helps answer the question “Why support the UT Health Science Center?” “Why?” Why support the UT Health Science Center? I am never at a loss for reasons. Thank you for I am often asked this question by community sharing in our pledge to make lives better. leaders, legislators and people I meet every day. On the cover of our winter issue of Mission is 24-year- Sincerely, old Larysa Sholom. Her story is one of courage and inspiration and reminds us why our work is so important. Our missions of education, healing, discovery and community service are proliferated by one goal – to make lives better. We deeply appreciate the generosity and leadership William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP of our donors and friends, including Bill Greehey, Charles President Butt, Wayne Reaud, Charles E. Cheever Jr., the trustees of Professor of Medicine the Kleberg Foundation and Dr. and Mrs. James L. Holly. UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Their efforts support lifesaving translational research, such as the work of Joel B. Baseman, Ph.D. Dr. Baseman’s

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Naked mole rat DNA sequenced

Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of the naked mole rat, a pivotal step to understanding the animal’s extraordinarily long life and good health. A colony of more than 2,000 naked mole rats at the UT Health Science Center contributed to the findings, published Oct. 12 in the journal Nature. Arlan Richardson, Ph.D., director of the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, said: “The data in this Nature paper are very important for aging research One of the largest and most energy-efficient research buildings ever erected in Texas, the three-story because they give us the first glimpse into how $150 million South Texas Research Facility is approximately the length of three football fields. the naked mole rat lives 10 times longer than its distant cousins, the mouse and rat.” Rochelle Buffenstein, Ph.D., professor of physiology at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, worked on the study with Thomas Park, Ph.D., of the University of Chicago; Vadim Gladyshev, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School; the Beijing Genomics Institute; and other collaborators.

Vitamin E Dignitaries participating in the dedication ceremony are (left to right) UT System Regent Gene Powell; Brian supplements Herman, Ph.D., special assistant to the president and professor of cellular and structural biology; David Weiss, Ph.D., vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Francisco increase risk of González-Scarano, M.D., dean of the School of Medicine and vice president for medical affairs; Mike prostate cancer Black, M.B.A., senior executive vice president and COO; UT System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D.; Sen. Leticia Van de Putte; Rep. Joe Straus, speaker of the House of Representatives; President William L. New results from a Henrich, M.D., MACP; Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., UT System executive vice chancellor for health affairs; and study of more than 35,000 Rep. José Menéndez. men reveal that taking vitamin E supplements New building for breakthrough discovery increases the risk of prostate cancer among healthy men Oct. 13 marked the dedication of the UT Health by 17 percent. Science Center’s South Texas Research Facility (STRF), a The results were $150 million center of discovery, scientific collaboration published online Oct. 11 and translational medicine. in the Journal of the American Medical “Today we open the doors to a future of discoveries in Association. Ian M. Thompson Jr., M.D., the neurosciences, cancer and healthy aging,” said William director of the Cancer Therapy & Research L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, president of the UT Health Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Science Center. “I am confident that breakthroughs will Center, is one of the study’s authors. occur in this building to make lives better.” “The impact of this study is profound,” Economically, the STRF brings a sizable benefit to Dr. Thompson, said. “Over 200,000 men San Antonio. It enables the Health Science Center to begin per year are diagnosed with prostate cancer. recruiting 15 to 20 new lab teams – more than 150 new The fact that vitamin E increases this risk by jobs. “I fully expect the STRF to become one of our city’s almost 20 percent means there is a potential great economic engines as well as a source of curative for a substantial reduction in the number of discoveries,” Dr. Henrich said. men diagnosed with prostate cancer – simply For more information about the STRF, visit research.uthscsa.edu/strf. by a change in supplements.” Naming opportunities in the STRF are available. For information call 210-567-6395. winter 2012 Mission | 5 Donors plant seeds that grow humanities and ethics education, locally and abroad Photo by Lester Rosebrock

The Center for Medical Humanities participate in courses that lead them to is a longtime supporter of the UT Health & Ethics at the UT Health Science a solid understanding of medical ethics Science Center and co-chair of the Center is developing competent and and humanitarianism because this is a center’s Advisory Council. compassionate future physicians step toward medicine as a calling. They The gift was initiated by Cheever’s through its myriad educational see firsthand the social determinants of six children who wanted to make a gift opportunities in medical ethics health and the context in which illness to the center in their father’s honor. Each and professionalism, community arises and affirm the value of expressing contributed $25,000. Touched by his service learning, global health and empathy for their patients, no matter children’s gesture, Cheever matched the literature and art, as each relates to where they come from. Students are gift, thereby establishing the Cheever medicine and the patient experience. ready to translate these values into Family Endowment. practice after they graduate, whether “I am humbled and honored by my Ruth Berggren, M.D., professor it is in San Antonio, abroad or in any children’s consideration and generosity,” and director of the Center for Medical community they’ve chosen to serve.” Cheever said. “And I am very proud to Humanities & Ethics, said community join them in supporting the teaching of support helps make these learning $300,000 creates Cheever Family ethics in medical school. This outstanding opportunities possible. Endowment education is vital for generations of “It is because of generous donors This year, a new gift of $300,000 health care providers who will care for and foundation support that our program from Charles E. Cheever Jr. and his family, the people of our communities.” is so unique in all of its offerings,” will support the curriculum of the Center Dr. Berggren said. “Students are eager to for Medical Humanities & Ethics. Cheever

6 | Mission winter 2012 By Natalie Gutierrez with Amanda Lipsitt, MS-2, and M. David Meyer, MS-2

Life-giving lessons Richard Usatine, M.D., (left) with assistance from second-year medical student Nicholas Harrell, examines an elderly man in Aleta Wondo, Ethiopia. They found the man on the ground near their camp, suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. M. David Meyer, a second-year medical student, shares a joyful moment with 7-year-old Ermias in Aleta Wondo. In a health clinic in Aleta Wondo, Amanda Lipsitt, a second-year medical student, examines the swollen hand of little Tirfinish. The child’s grandmother, Shuna, helps calm the child so she can receive treatment for the life-threatening infection affecting her hand. Photo by Lester Rosebrock

Growing my passion offered a banana from his backpack. She ate Transforming lives By Amanda Lipsitt, MS-2 it as her wound was dressed. Last summer, Richard Usatine, M.D., Amanda was interviewing villagers Until we left Aleta Wondo, we led twice- assistant director of humanities for a health survey when she met Tirfinish a-day visits to Tirfinish’s home, bringing education in the Center for Medical and her grandmother. medication and fresh bandages. No longer Humanities & Ethics, traveled with The little girl’s hand was so swollen listless, Tirfinish was transformed into a second-year medical students that it looked like she was wearing a Mickey normal, playful child by the time we left. Amanda Lipsitt and M. David Meyer Mouse glove. I was so concerned I could This experience has deepened my and six other students to Ethiopia. barely concentrate on the survey. I took passion for working in underserved areas, Consequences of the worst drought photos to show Dr. Usatine. globally and in my own community. to hit the Horn of Africa in 60 years He said she might die without medical were evident in the village of Aleta care, so my team and I brought antibiotics Understanding compassion Wondo where they stayed and and painkillers to the child that day and urged By M. David Meyer, MS-2 worked. “In addition to a host of a visit to the clinic the next morning. It was early morning and, amidst the ailments, we saw more patients this When Tirfinish arrived at the clinic, crowd of people, our medical team spotted an year suffering from malnutrition, Dr. Usatine diagnosed a bacterial abscess older woman carrying a very young infant. As many with swollen bellies or involving most of her hand. She needed she approached us, we quickly noticed that emaciated bodies,” Dr. Usatine said. surgical drainage to save her hand, and on the baby’s neck was a mass about the size They treated about 740 patients in possibly her life. He numbed the hand and cut of a grapefruit. The baby was obviously in one week. If they hadn’t, some may into the abscess with a sterile scalpel. The girl distress, so we immediately took her into the have lost their lives. screamed but calmed down when Dr. Usatine clinic and placed her in front of Dr. Usatine.

winter 2012 Mission | 7 In the home of an Aleta Wondo resident, second-year medical students Lauren Scalerica and M. David Meyer use flashlights and surveys to gather information regarding residents’ access to clean water and other resources. The information will be used to implement future assistance programs for the community. $1 million gift pays tribute to outstanding alumnus Renovation under way on Dr. and Mrs. James L.

Photo by Lester Rosebrock Holly Auditorium

By Natalie Gutierrez

In 1968, the UT Health Science Center opened its doors to the first medical students in San Antonio. Since then, faculty members in the School of Medicine continue to uphold the After careful preparation, he numbed the and educational programs to help proud tradition of educating the skin over the abscess as the child let out a communities address common, next generation of outstanding roaring scream. An incision was made over preventable conditions and organize physicians. Every graduate is the neck and pus poured out. their health care resources. well prepared to succeed as a I felt terrible, caught in between “These trips began seven years ago, knowledgeable expert and caring trying to apply pressure to the incision thanks to the generosity of Katy Piper and compassionate physician. and attempting to calm the baby’s reeling and her family, through the Christ is our Among the more than 5,000 emotions. In the end, the abscess, along Salvation Foundation, who funded the alumni of the M.D., residency with the cup or two of pus, was removed first trip to Vellore, India,” Dr. Berggren and fellowship programs who are and the child seemed content. said. “This trip planted the seed for what practicing medicine throughout the I was amazed that, in a place with such has rapidly grown into our dynamic world, one in particular stands out. limited resources, we were able to help. It Global Health Curriculum today. Since James L. Holly, M.D., of Beaumont, was as simple as some anesthetic, a scalpel then, many generous donors, including Texas, is a 1973 graduate and and gauze to save something so precious – members of our Advisory Council served as president of the school’s a child’s life. Only now do I understand the and others, make these educational Alumni Association from 2006 to true meaning of humility and empathy. opportunities possible.” 2010 because, he says, of his love Dr. Berggren said community and appreciation for the educational Gifts make education possible support allows the curriculum to experience he received. Dr. Holly Amanda’s and David’s accounts continue to expand. The newest credits his professors, mentors, are just two of hundreds that students course, the Longitudinal Global Health classmates and colleagues for and faculty at the UT Health Science Enrichment Elective, which was added shaping the physician he is today. Center experience through the Center this year, is full to capacity with 75 Early in his career as a for Medical Humanities & Ethics Global first- and second-year medical students physician in private practice, Health Curriculum. During the last enrolled and 36 on the waiting list. Dr. Holly met Wayne A. Reaud, four years, the center has provided “Caring for persons living in extreme chairman and founder of the 204 students the opportunity to serve poverty whether at home or abroad Beaumont Foundation of America. communities across the globe in places is a life-changing experience for the Reaud was so impressed by such as Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, the students,” Dr. Usatine added. “This Dr. Holly’s expertise, care and Dominican Republic and India. From builds compassion and empathy and devotion that he wanted to pay 2004 to 2011, student participation teaches students the value of caring tribute to the physician in a has risen from 20 to nearly 70 per year, even before they gain the clinical special way. So he chose to make which reflects new courses in global knowledge in later years.” a gift to the UT Health Science health. These efforts are designed to For more information and to support Center in Dr. Holly’s honor. promote sustainable improvements the Center for Medical Humanities & This year, Reaud’s gift of in health care and allow students to Ethics, call 210-567-0028 or e-mail $1 million will fund the renovation experience providing care in resource- [email protected]. of one the university’s and the poor settings. School of Medicine’s most Sheila Hotchkin contributed to this story. Students participate in medical cherished meeting places – the rotations, mobile health clinics Health Science Center’s auditorium

8 | Mission winter 2012 – and the naming of it in honor of next generation of Health Science Dr. Holly and his wife, Carolyn. Center faculty, administrators and William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, students. My mother is 94. I hope Health Science Center president, that just as she sat in an auditorium expressed his gratitude. in 1973 to watch me receive my “I cannot thank Mr. Reaud enough Doctor of Medicine degree, she will for his generosity,” Dr. Henrich said. be able to sit in the newly refurbished “And, I share his view that there is Health Science Center auditorium no couple more deserving than Larry to see this honor announced.” and Carolyn Holly of the recognition For more than 40 years, the of having their names honored in Health Science Center auditorium perpetuity on our auditorium for their has been the most prominent contributions to medicine and to our Carolyn and James L. Holly, M.D. meeting place on campus, heavily university.” Dr. Henrich added that the used by all medical students and honor is one of the most meaningful the clinical practice of the School by the entire university community events in Dr. Holly’s professional of Medicine at the Health Science for commencement and white coat life. “His love for his alma mater is Center. The professorship will promote ceremonies, lectures, performances, profound, and Dr. Holly has served interdepartmental and interdisciplinary symposiums and other activities. In as a visionary and benevolent leader, education, collaboration and practice- 2010, approximately 44,000 students, contributing his own treasure to model development between the faculty, alumni and community support the school in many areas.” departments of Medicine, Family friends participated in more than 400 To date, Dr. and Mrs. Holly have and Community Medicine, Pediatrics events hosted in the auditorium. given a total of $487,000 to support and the School of Nursing advanced “With a 5 percent to 15 percent the missions of the School of Medicine. practice programs. Dr. Holly is a rollback in state funds under way at In 2010, Dr. Holly and fellow School founding member of SETMA, an institutions of higher education across of Medicine alumni initiated and organization dedicated to providing Texas, we have been unable to allocate led fundraising efforts to enhance quality and cost-effective health care financial resources toward much-needed students’ educational experience to patients in Southeast Texas through repairs for the auditorium,” Dr. Henrich on campus. Dr. Holly’s $25,000 gift multispecialty, patient-centered said. “Mr. Reaud’s gift will provide helped create a 1,500-square-foot clinics. The Holly fund is fostering the the necessary funds to transform the student lounge dedicated for School patient “medical home” concept. auditorium into a modern, well-equipped of Medicine student activities. In Dr. Holly noted Reaud’s generosity space with increased seating capacity addition, he, along with support from and its impact on the university. and durability to last for decades.” Southeast Texas Medical Associates “Wayne is a brilliant man, loyal Renovation began this past (SETMA), contributed $250,000 to friend and generous human being. I summer with completion expected establish the Dr. and Mrs. James L. am overwhelmed by his kindness and to occur in February 2012. Holly Distinguished Professorship humbled by this honor,” Dr. Holly said. For information about leadership to support faculty who will lead “The privilege of being a physician or giving opportunities in the School and personify a model of patient- impresses a debt of gratitude upon of Medicine, call Kim Warshauer centered primary care and education me, my wife, and my family, which at 210-567-0242 or visit through UT Medicine San Antonio, can only be repaid by giving to the MakeLivesBetter.uthscsa.edu/medicine.

The Dr. and Mrs. James L. Holly Auditorium renovation will include: yy Prominent new center entrance to auditorium yy New center aisle yy Comfortable new seating for 751 people yy Larger tablet arms installed on seats to better accommodate students yy Roof replacement and new ceiling installation yy State-of-the-art audio/visual and electronics updates, including multimedia projection and presentation systems yy Upgraded lighting yy Implementation of all Texas Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements yy Upgrades in all fire and safety code requirements Funding: yy Gift from Wayne A. Reaud and the Beaumont Foundation of America – $1 million yy Institutional matching contribution – $1.5 million yy Presidential matching gift – $500,000 yy Total Project cost: $3.1 million

winter 2012 Mission | 9 Gift of life “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

By Natalie Gutierrez

Larysa Sholom was 16 when of Sholom’s plight, he quickly referred possibilities. I am happy and healthy and her to the UT Health Science Center I’m extremely grateful for that. This is she arrived in the United and the physicians of UT Medicine the gift of life.” States from the Ukraine as an San Antonio. Greehey, a longtime and deeply generous supporter of the Health Patients share their stories at exchange student. With great Science Center, said he was confident President’s Gala trepidation but courage, she UT Medicine physicians could help her. Sholom was one of two patients NuStar’s CEO, Curt Anastasio, agreed featured in a video presentation at the left her family behind to pursue and helped facilitate the referral. UT Health Science Center’s fifth annual an education and expand her “We are fortunate to have the President’s Gala held at the Grand Hyatt UT Health Science Center in our Hotel on Sept. 17. The other was Dave horizons. Years later, her love community as it is recognized as Ashwin, husband of Kathy Ashwin, for the U.S. often brought her one of the top health science centers director of the H-E-B Tournament of in the nation,” Greehey said. “The Champions. Ashwin was diagnosed with back to visit. But in 2008, while lifesaving and life-changing work they Stage 3 lung cancer. Jay Pal, M.D., Ph.D., vacationing in San Antonio, a do for the citizens of San Antonio and a UT Medicine San Antonio surgeon and South Texas is unmatched. They are assistant professor of cardiothoracic debilitating disease kept her saving the lives of people like Larysa surgery, performed his operation. from returning to her homeland. every day through the groundbreaking Ashwin received follow-up treatment at research they conduct, the cutting- the Cancer Therapy & Research Center At 21 years old, Sholom was diagnosed edge procedures they perform, and (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center. with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a the special care they deliver.” “The Health Science Center rare lung disease that left her gasping has given me life,” Ashwin said. for air. The disease, which affects Lifesaving lung transplant “I have hope. I’m playing golf. I’m mostly women, is characterized by On May 3, 2011, UT Medicine taking trips. I’m feeling wonderful. the overgrowth of abnormal cells physician Scott B. Johnson, M.D., and his Golly, it’s just so good!” that destroy lung tissue. The cause team, in a six-hour operation, performed Their stories of survival were heard of the disease is not yet understood a double-lung transplant on Sholom. by more than 1,300 community and and no cure exists. Sholom expected Dr. Johnson is associate professor, head academic leaders who attended the gala. she had only one year to live. of the Division of General Thoracic Among the guests was Charles Butt, With a fighting spirit, Sholom Surgery and surgical director of the Lung chairman and CEO of the H-E-B Grocery continued to pursue her dreams in Transplant Program of The University Company, a longtime member of the America and landed a job as a supply and Transplant Center, a partnership of Health Science Center’s Development trading associate at NuStar Energy LP in and the Board, and the gala’s honoree. San Antonio, one of the largest asphalt UT Health Science Center. Today refiners and marketers in the U.S. and Sholom is recovering and looking $500,000 establishes Charles Butt the second largest independent liquids forward to fulfilling the dreams she and H-E-B Excellence Fund terminal operator in the nation. brought with her to the U.S. William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, When NuStar Board Chairman Bill “It’s a nice thing that there’s UT Health Science Center president, Greehey, who is fiercely loyal to his a future. It wasn’t there before,” took to the stage. “These miracles would community and employees, learned Sholom said. “Now there are so many not be possible without education,

10 | Mission winter 2012 Respiratory disease research receives NIH grant One example of translational science that will benefit from philanthropic support is the work of Joel B. Baseman, Ph.D., professor and chair of Microbiology and Immunology at the UT Health Science Center. Dr. Baseman’s discovery of the Community-Acquired Respiratory Distress Syndrome Toxin (CARDS TX) is the most important finding in the field since the discovery decades ago of the toxins of diphtheria and pertussis. With this important breakthrough, he is advancing the development of new strategies to diagnose and reduce airway disease in infants, children and adults.

(Left to right) Bill Greehey, NuStar Board Chairman, and William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, UT Health Science Center president, congratulate Charles Butt, chairman and CEO of the H-E-B Grocery Company, on the establishment of the Charles Butt and H-E-B Excellence Fund for the Future of Health.

President Henrich (center) introduces patients Larysa Sholom Joel B. Baseman, Ph.D. and Dave Ashwin to the audience at the “We believe CARDS TX is a most important fifth annual President’s virulence factor of airway diseases, and these Gala held this past fall in San Antonio. key studies, propelled by philanthropic support and federal funding, will lead to innovative treatments of serious acute and chronic pulmonary pathologies,” Dr. Baseman said.

According to the American Lung Association, lung disease is the third-leading killer in America, responsible for 1 in 6 deaths. Today, more than without science and without the intrepid and why we have donated $15 million to 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung human spirit.” Then he made a major the Health Science Center. Dr. Henrich, disease such as asthma and chronic obstructive announcement – the gala raised more we are proud of what you and your pulmonary disease (COPD), otherwise known as than $500,000 to establish the Charles colleagues at the Health Science Center emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Butt and H-E-B Excellence Fund for the are doing. On behalf of our 76,000 Future of Health. employees, Charles Butt and our senior This year, Dr. Baseman was awarded a five-year Dr. Henrich saluted Charles Butt leadership team, we want you to know $11.5 million grant from the National Institute for his humility and commitment to how much we appreciate what you are of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) of the enhancing his community. doing for the state of Texas.” National Institutes of Health for his research. The “Where would we be without the The Charles Butt and H-E-B prestigious award is a renewal of a highly competitive enormous contributions of time, talent Excellence Fund for the Future of NIAID research grant awarded to Dr. Baseman in and resources given by Charles and the Health will support all aspects of the 2006. The UT Health Science Center is among only a H-E-B partners across our state? Each university’s programs and missions of handful of institutions to receive the award. The grant one of us has benefited in some way education, research, clinical care and complements a generous $3.2 million, multi-year from their generosity,” he said. community service. It will focus on gift awarded in 2007 by the trustees of the Robert Craig Boyan, president and chief recruiting and retaining the best and J. Kleberg, Jr., and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation operating officer of H-E-B, addressed brightest students and faculty and on to support Dr. Baseman’s research. Plans are to the audience. “Education and health care the translation of scientific discoveries establish an interdisciplinary cooperative research are two of the major needs in the state into new therapies to treat patients and center in airway diseases in the Health Science and they are our top two priorities. This benefit the community. Center’s new South Texas Research Facility that will is why we are working with the Health Rosanne Fohn contributed to this story. help explain and ultimately provide novel treatments Science Center to turn the tide in Texas for acute and chronic respiratory problems.

winter 2012 Mission | 1 1 CTRC Foundation gives $10.2 million for cancer research and care

By Natalie Gutierrez

Cancer is the leading cause of death for Texans aged 85 years and younger, claiming the lives of an estimated 38,000 Texans in 2011, with more than 107,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients in the same year.* The CTRC Foundation is stemming the tide of this deadly disease with a transformational $10.2 million gift to the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, to advance and expand cancer research and care at the CTRC. Gary V. Woods, chair of the CTRC Foundation Board, said it is vital for San Antonio to sustain a first-rate cancer center, especially for the citizens of this region. “We are all directly affected by cancer, whether it is as a patient or Pictured are (left to right) Gary V. Woods, chair of the CTRC Foundation Board; Athanassios “Ethan” through someone we know – a relative, Argiris, M.D., FACP, CTRC chief of hematology and oncology; Ian M. Thompson Jr., M.D., CTRC director; friend or acquaintance,” Woods said. Mark E. Watson Jr., immediate past chair of the CTRC Foundation Board; Tim Hui-Ming Huang, Ph.D., “The education, screening, CTRC deputy director; and William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, UT Health Science Center president. early detection and treatment the CTRC provides are all critical to the well-being their goal of improving and saving 2008, and he and his late wife, Glenda, and quality of life in San Antonio and lives,” Dr. Thompson said. “Institutions served in numerous leadership roles South Texas. NCI designation leads of academic medicine across the throughout the years. to funding of research and related country are experiencing a very tight The CTRC is one of the elite activities, as well as the recruitment funding environment. Many programs academic cancer centers in the country of top scientists and clinicians, that are suffering. The CTRC Foundation to be named an NCI-Designated Cancer translates to the best patient care and gift makes it possible for our CTRC to Center, and is one of only four in Texas. hope, through research, for a future invest in both science and the scientific A leader in developing new drugs to without cancer.” research infrastructure that are treat cancer, the CTRC Institute for Woods added that support from the hallmarks of an NCI-Designated Cancer Drug Development (IDD) conducts CTRC Foundation and the community, Center. Gary Woods and the board one of the premier oncology Phase I together with the leadership of Ian M. members of the CTRC Foundation clinical drug programs in the world, Thompson Jr., M.D., CTRC director, is have an absolute passion, commitment and participates in development of new essential to the success of the CTRC. and vision for a cancer center in San cancer drugs approved by the U.S. Food “Dr. Thompson is the consummate Antonio that is on par with the very & Drug Administration. leader. He has been successful in best in the world. Their support makes The CTRC serves more than recruiting to San Antonio some of our mission possible.” 4.4 million people in the high-growth the nation’s top scientists. The CTRC Established in 1995, the CTRC corridor of South and Central Texas, Foundation is proud to support his Foundation is a partner organization including San Antonio, Austin, Laredo efforts that enable the CTRC to dedicated to funding the CTRC and and the Rio Grande Valley, and handles continue saving lives – and to advance its clinical, research and educational 63,000 patient visits each year. its mission at a faster pace.” programs. Woods, who is president and Tim Hui-Ming Huang, Ph.D., Dr. Thompson said the gift comes CEO of McCombs Enterprises in San began his new role on Oct. 1 as deputy at a critical time in the CTRC’s history. Antonio, has been a steadfast supporter director of the CTRC and chair of the “We are so grateful for this of the cancer center since joining the Department of Molecular Medicine at phenomenal gift that allows our Board in 1994. He assumed the role the Institute of Biotechnology. He was researchers and clinicians to achieve of CTRC Foundation Board chair in recruited from Ohio State University

12 | Mission winter 2012 The CTRC Foundation gift supports:

yy Recruitment of Tim Hui-Ming yy Recruitment of Steven Dale Huang, Ph.D., from Ohio State Weitman, M.D., Ph.D., from University, as deputy director. The University of Texas Dr. Huang has studied cancer Southwestern Medical epigenetics, (the process of School at Dallas, as director gene mutation in cells) for the of the Institute for Drug last 17 years and has pioneered Development. Dr. Weitman high-throughput technologies to is a pediatric oncologist investigate molecular interactions focused on the development and gene behavior in the formation of tumors. He has of new therapies for identified tumor biomarkers (substances that can be both adult and pediatric patients. found in abnormal amounts in some cancer patients) that will predict treatment outcomes for patients undergoing yy Administrative efforts to renew with the National Cancer Phase I clinical studies. Institute as an NCI-Designated Cancer Center.

yy Recruitment of Athanassios yy An increase in the number of patients who “Ethan” Argiris, M.D., FACP, will be recruited for and benefit from clinical from The University of trials offered through the CTRC. Pittsburgh School of Medicine, yy An increase in the number of patients who benefit from as chief of hematology and treatment and services through CTRC clinics. oncology. Dr. Argiris is a nationally and internationally yy Programs of the Patient & Family Services Department, recognized medical oncologist which strive to assist patients and families through every and clinical researcher with aspect of their cancer journey. A wide range of support expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with services and programs are offered through its Kolitz malignancies of the head, neck and lungs. Wellness Center.

where he served as professor of human cancer genetics in the Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics. Honor your friends Dr. Huang will lead translational and basic science research programs at the CTRC. In and family with addition, he and his lab team will focus on holiday cards created by developing new technology toward early our CTRC cancer patients detection of cancer and to further developing “cocktail approaches” (using appropriate through the 2011 CTRC Holiday Card and Gift Program combinations of therapies) to treat cancer. “I am excited at the tremendous opportunity Benefiting the CTRC Patient Assistance Fund to become a part of the CTRC at this time in Cards are sold for a $10 donation each history,” Dr. Huang said. “With its already superb ($9 is tax deductible). Choose from an infrastructure, that includes the addition of the assortment of different styles. South Texas Research Facility, and its cadre of stellar scientists and programs, the CTRC Purchase gift items such as CTRC is poised to build upon its basic, clinical and ornaments, pen sets, photo coaster sets, translational research that will directly benefit mugs and snuggies! more patients than ever before. I look forward to helping facilitate scientific collaboration ishing you a healthy Your purchases directly support our Wfilled with the joys of the, happy season. holiday between bench researchers and clinicians. This A gift has been given in your honor to the cancer patients in need through the Cancer Therapy & Resear will encourage the synergy of discovery and help at the UT Health Science Centerch Center by CTRC Patient Assistance Fund. move lab findings into clinical utility.” ______For more information about the CTRC, call For more information, call 210-450-5512 or visit CTRC.net. 210-450-1152 or visit CTRC.net. *Statistics are from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

winter 2012 Mission | 1 3 annual giving by the President’s Council

As of 10/25/11 Jeffrey & Alison Andrews Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD Drs. Martha & Rafael Aranda Mary G. & Alan R. DeLay Lifetime President’s Circle ($500,000+) Roberto J. Aranibar, MD Susana Leano-De La Vara & Moises De La Vara The Ewing Halsell Foundation Argyle Foundation Elia & Armando Diaz Connie Aust Bryan A. Dickson, MD President’s Circle ($50,000+) Ruth & Edward Austin Mrs. Marcy Doderer Holly Beach Public Library Association Kay C. Avant, RN, PhD, FAAN Dr. & Mrs. William W. Dodge Anne & Steve Ballantyne Dr. Kevin J. Donly President’s Circle ($10,000+) Barbara & Cal Banker Barbara & Alan Dreeben Malu & Carlos Alvarez Dr. Cynthia A. Banker & Dr. Brett H. Mueller Dr. & Mrs. David A. Duncan Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Brown William Benjamin Barker, PhD Mr. York Duncan Martha Wood, PhD Colleen & Bruce Barshop Ms. Florence Eddins-Folensbee J. T. Vaughn Construction Company (Mr. Mike Simpson) Mr. & Mrs. Sam E. Barshop Mrs. Veronica Edwards Margie & Joel Baseman Edward Ellis, III, DDS Professors’ Circle ($5,000+) Mr. & Mrs. Sam Collier Bashara Mr. & Mrs. Frank Elston Mr. & Mrs. William D. Balthrope Mr. & Mrs. J. Scott Beckendorf Dr. & Mrs. Ralph F. Erian Phyllis & Jamie Browning Dr. Richard & Mrs. Mary Becker Sandra A. Esquivel, MD, PA Fred G. Corley, Jr., MD Louise & Michael Beldon Jimmie Ruth & Dick Evans Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert J. Garcia James V. Benedict, PhD, MD Maria Elena Falcon, MD Deborah & John Heritage Donald J. Bezdek, DDS, MS Juliet Howard Fallah, MD HOLT CAT (Mr. Peter Holt) Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Biggs Mr. John M. Farrell (FKP Architects) Betty & Bob Kelso Irene & Michael Black Mr. H. Rugeley Ferguson Dr. Michael Lichtenstein & Ms. Mary Flanagan Ms. Margery L. Block Dr. Marvin & Mrs. Ellinor Forland Lucifer Lighting Company (Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Lang Mathews) Eleanor & Vaughn Bomberger Dr. Constance L. Fry & Mr. William R. Kline Dr. & Mrs. Pedro E. McDougal Drs. Jennifer & Jamie Bone Mr. & Mrs. John Fuentes Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Dr. Mark & Mrs. Lucy Bonnington Mr. Jerry Fulenwider Harris K. & Lois G. Oppenheimer Foundation Mr. John V. Booth Edward A. Funk, DDS (Mrs. Claire O. O’Malley) Vijay & Ravi Botla Mrs. Candy Gardner Drs. Sharon & Edward Rosenthal Dr. & Mrs. Warren B. Branch Dr. & Mrs. Carl J. Gassmann Ms. Carolyn A. Seale & Ms. Carol L. Klose Lois L. Bready, MD & Joseph R. Holahan, MD James E. Gill, MD Mr. J. Tullos & Mrs. Carri Baker Wells Dr. Eileen T. Breslin & Dr. William L. Israel Birgit Junfin Glass, DDS, MS Mr. & Mrs. Graham M. Weston Dr. Howard A. Britton Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD Dr. James A. & Mrs. Kay Holmes Broaddus Dr. & Mrs. Cameron D. Godfrey Research Circle ($2,500+) Broadway National Bank (Mr. Jim Goudge) Dr. & Mrs. William Gonzaba Ms. Donna Block Katherine & Walter F. Brown, Jr. Marcia & Charles Granstaff Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, Jr. Mrs. Frank Bryant, Jr. Valerie & Jack Guenther Dr. & Mrs. James R. 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Herbst, II, DDS, PC Mr. & Mrs. Rod Lewis Drs. Theresa & Tom Chiang Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Herrmann Jan & Bob Marbut Dr. & Mrs. Alfonso Chiscano Mr. Robert J. Hewitt Mrs. Janey Briscoe Marmion Dr. & Mrs. Delbert L.Chumley Dr. & Mrs. William W. Hinchey Mr. & Mrs. Dennis E. Nixon Dr. & Mrs. Francisco G. Cigarroa Karen & Tim Hixon Mr. & Mrs. Thomas I. O’Connor Dr. & Mrs. Henry Cisneros Mrs. Ottilla Hodgkinson Dr. John D. & Mrs. Lorraine L. Olson Dr. Robert A. Clark Sara & Jerry Hoog Mr. Dan F. Parman Gloria & Fully Clingman Stephen D. Houston, MD Dr. Amelie & Mr. David Ramirez Lisa & Don Cohick Dr. John P. Howe, III & Ms. Tyrrell Flawn Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Salamone Dr. & Mrs. William T. Coppola Col (Ret) & Mrs. Byron Howlett Spencer W. Redding, DDS Charles L. Cotrell, PhD Ming Kang Dennis Hsueh, MD Katherine A. Schwesinger, BSN, MSN Mr. Paul Crall Dr. & Mrs. Michaell A. Huber Wayne H. Schwesinger, MD Kim & Gary Cram Mr. & Mrs. W. 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