New UT Ad Campaign Debuts of the Grounds Department, Local Weather

UTwww.utnews.utoledo.edu NewsNOV. 5, 2007 VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 Winter weather ahead: Know UT’s snow policy

By Jim Winkler

ith winter approaching, UT Wemployees should familiarize themselves with the University’s inclement weather plans. In the event of a major snow or ice storm or other inclement weather, the University will announce class cancellations, delay of classes and changes to administrative office hours through the UT home page at www.utnews.utoledo.edu, the UT snow line, which is 419.530. SNOW (7669), and on local radio and television stations. The University’s policy is to remain open whenever possible to minimize interruption of teaching and research. A decision to close UT or open late due to weather will be based on campus and area road conditions, and reports of local weather Photo by Daniel Miller forecasters and local transit. Every effort AUTUMN MORNING: UT Photographer Daniel Miller took this photo of the sun coming up over Main Campus last week. will be made to decide by 7 a.m. Using early information about conditions on campuses gathered by University police officers and members From 1872 to you: New UT ad campaign debuts of the Grounds Department, local weather

By Deanna Woolf forecasts and consultations with city and county safety officials, UT Interim Senior n the streets, on the airwaves and in John Adams, senior director of the Univer- radio spots, and I think they really brought Vice President for Administration and Othe papers, The University of Toledo sity Office of Marketing. “The theme of the out the spirit and energy of UT.” Finance William Logie and the provosts is rolling out its new advertising campaign. campaign positions UT as an established In addition to local advertising in the of the Main and Health Science campuses, The campaign features the slogan institution poised for the future by prepar- greater Toledo area, the new UT ad cam- Drs. Rosemary Haggett and Jeffrey Gold, “From 1872 to you. Creating the future.” It ing our students for life after graduation and paign is hitting the road, with a presence make the decision jointly. The trio then is a colorful, energetic take on the Univer- as a positive transformational force for the in the Cleveland and Detroit markets. The communicates the decision to University sity and the opportunities for people to get world.” campaign will run through spring semester Communications — which notifies local involved at UT through education, health Adams added, “As with our other 2008. radio and television stations — and to care and research. materials, I am proud that the initial print For your look and listen of the new UT President Lloyd Jacobs. “The campaign is designed to con- ad and billboard designs were done by our TV, radio and print ads, visit www.utoledo. Information frequently will be updated tinue to build and strengthen our brand and talented in-house team. We partnered with edu/campaign. on the Web site and on the telephone line. increase enrollment for the University,” said two outside agencies to develop the TV and “The process starts very early — around 4 or 5 a.m.,” said Gary Jankowski, UT associate vice president for safety and health. “Phone calls are made and everyone exchanges information and feelings about the weather. When everyone agrees on what decision to make, we tell the president and that decision is posted on the Web site. The decision to open or close sometimes is a tough call.” On occasion, inclement weather subsides as the day progresses. When that happens, a decision to reopen the University for evening classes and other activities continued on p. 2 NOV. 5, 2007 NEWS Publish and perish: How to protect great ideas

By Matt Lockwood Eureka! For example, if there is a special need You’ve been conducting research to disclose information about an invention diligently for years and you finally have an before full patent protection is gained, a idea or an invention that you’re sure will confidentiality agreement can be prepared. advance your field, garner acclaim and bring The Office of Research and Development in big money. prepared about 150 of them last year. Now what? The office isn’t just waiting for people Before you publish a paper or talk with to approach them, either. Mark Fox, a tech- investors about your great idea, contact the nology associate, has been hired to walk the Office of Research Development. halls of University buildings and find out “If a faculty member discloses informa- where new technology is coming from and tion to an outside entity before filing for a educate faculty members about technology patent, they immediately lose most foreign transfer. rights to the idea, and they set in motion a The process should work like this. one-year time period to file for a patent,” If you think you have an invention, said Dr. Dan Kory, director of intellectual contact the Office of Research Development property. “In order to be patentable, an in- to secure protection. vention must be novel and therefore unpub- The office will then evaluate the idea to lished, as well as useful and non-obvious to determine if it’s licensable. If it believes it one skilled in the art.” has merit, the idea is then reviewed by a pat- Photo by Daniel Miller And public disclosure is not limited ent committee, which is made up of people Dr. Brent Cameron, associate professor of bioengineering, right, listened as Anthony Webb, a doctoral to formal written publication. Things like from inside and outside the University. student, discussed part of a non-invasive blood glucose device. Freedom Meditech in La Jolla, Calif., poster displays in university buildings, “The decision to get a patent is expen- purchased a license from UT to develop Cameron’s patented technology that reads glucose levels. Internet postings and casual conversation all sive; it costs $10,000,” Kory said. “So we constitute publication. have to ask, ‘Is it novel? Is the cost of devel- total revenues. That’s why UT has one of the most As the number of research dollars and oping the product worth the opportunity?’ The University can license to outside generous intellectual property income opportunities for inventions at UT con- If we agree to move forward with a patent, entities, but the preference is to license its sharing policies in the country, and it offers tinue to grow, so do efforts by the Office of we try to market the technology to anybody own faculty members. faculty members help in creating business Research Development to educate faculty who might want to use it,” Kory said. “Licensing to faculty is a way to keep plans and launching spin-off companies. about how to protect their intellectual prop- After an aggressive marketing cam- them in Toledo and benefit the community,” “Today, more than ever, patents and erty. Invention disclosure and the licensing paign, if somebody is interested, the Uni- said Dr. Frank Calzonetti, vice president for licensing are meaningful and valuable process, while not marking the only path versity then negotiates a contract. Currently, research. “Some universities are focused aspects of academic life and demonstrate the toward technology transfer, are two major UT has 76 active licensees and this year on making money. UT is interested in local University’s commitment and contribution elements of the work of the office. expects to bring in about $4.5 million in economic development and creating jobs.” to the community,” Kory said.

Winter weather continued from p. 1 will be made by 3 or 4 p.m. In cases where the University is closed, services must declare states of emergency and ask people UT is open during the day but worsening still be provided to students in residence to stay off the roads, UT Medical Center conditions warrant cancellation of evening halls; these include food services, policing, employees should come to work. If they classes and activities, that decision also will electricity, heat, water, snow removal, and are stopped by the police during a state President Lloyd be announced by 3 or 4 p.m. emergency repairs and maintenance. of emergency, they should show their When UT closes, all classes, meetings A list of Main Campus employees who identification badge and explain that they Jacobs met last week and exams on all campuses are canceled, are considered “essential” and must report are on their way to work. The counties with more than 150 all administrative offices and libraries are to work during a snow or ice storm is being recognize that even during a state of closed, and staff other than those employed reviewed by Jankowski and members of the emergency, essential employees must work. area leaders and in “essential services” are not expected to be Safety and Health Committee. When the The severe weather policy stipulates asked for their help at work. review is completed, employees deemed that Health Science Campus employees who Cancellation of College of Medicine “essential” will be issued identification come to work during storms will be paid for to brand Toledo as a classes will apply only to the basic science cards that follow a template issued by the hours worked. Hourly employees who fail teaching programs. All clinical programs — Lucas County Sheriff’s Department. to show up for work because of inclement university city as the third- and fourth-year clerkships — will be “The UT Medical Center always weather will be treated in accordance with region moves toward carried on. remains open, regardless of the weather policy 05-058, according to Connie Rubin Some University operations can never conditions,” said Mark Chastang, executive senior director of labor and employee a knowledge-based close; these include the UT Medical Center, director. “As a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year relations in Human Resources. economy. Read more the lab animal medicine facility on the operation, UTMC must provide services to If UT closes early and there is an Health Science Campus, Physical Plant patients during even the worst of storms. athletic contest scheduled, the Athletic at myut.utoledo.edu. Operations, telephone services, Police Hospital employees are expected to report to Department, after consultation with Department and the Computing Center. work.” University Police, will determine if the Jankowski pointed out that even when Even if Lucas, Wood or Fulton counties event can occur. 2 NEWS NOV. 5, 2007 College of Medicine faculty member authors new prep-test review guide

By Jim Winkler

edical students take many important It is the only examination accepted by to master,” Mtests throughout their careers, but state medical boards for licensure. In most Metting said. none is more crucial than the high-stakes states, graduates of osteopathic medical “In addition, Step I of the United States Medical Licens- schools may elect to take the USMLE or the the case-based ing Examination (USMLE). osteopathic licensing examination. questions more That’s one reason a new physiology re- The 379-page book opens with a closely simulate view text written by a longtime UT College 46-page chapter titled “High Yield Facts the long pas- of Medicine faculty member is likely to be a in Physiology,” aimed at highlighting key sages and the big hit. facts. The volume then features chapters difficulty of the Dr. Patricia Metting, professor of with 500 multiple-choice, exam-style questions they physiology, pharmacology, metabolism questions on general principles of cellular should expect and cardiovascular sciences, College of physiology, multisystem processes, neuro- to see in the real Medicine associate dean for student affairs physiology and musculoskeletal, respiratory, test.” and vice provost for student affairs on the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and Dr. Robyn Health Science Campus, is author of the urinary, reproductive and endocrine physiol- Gandy, director 12th edition of the physiology review titled ogy, with referenced explanations of the of the Health Physiology Pretest, published by McGraw- correct answers for each question. The book Science Campus Hill Medical and aimed at helping medical incorporates clinical vignettes in addition Academic student pass the pressure-packed exam. to questions that require interpretation of Enrichment UT medical students must pass the graphic information. Center, recom- often-dreaded computerized test before Metting, a Toledo native and a 1975 mended Metting Photo by Jack Meade they can begin third-year clerkships in area UT graduate who earned a PhD in physiol- to McGraw- Dr. Patricia Metting posed for a photo with her book, Physiology Pretest. hospitals, clinics and physician offices. ogy in 1979 from the former Medical Col- Hill officials to The eight-hour, 350-question test covers lege of Ohio, said medical students who use revise the study guide. For Metting, the publication of the everything from gross anatomy to the urea the book will have a good idea of what to Medical students from Baylor Col- book is akin to the arrival of a long-awaited cycle, emphasizing basic science principles expect on the exam. lege of Medicine, University of Louisville, child. She started on the book Christmas in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, “The major advantage of the book Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medi- morning 2005 and her labor of love took ev- pathology, microbiology and immunology, over other Step I review books is the use of cine and Weill Medical College of Cornell ery holiday and many weekends over almost pharmacology and behavioral science. The clinical vignettes, which allows students to University reviewed the previous edition of a two-year period. test is broken down into seven one-hour understand the clinical relevance of the ba- the book and provided feedback on ways to blocks, with 50 questions per block. sic science concepts that they are expected improve it.

Research animal care organization to recommend extending Health Science Campus program’s accreditation another three years

By Jon Strunk

The University of Toledo Health best possible science, and our dedication to effort from individuals across the cam- singled out the people from the Department Science Campus is expecting another full this process is a prime example.” pus every day,” Martin said, highlighting of Safety and Health as really making a three-year accreditation for its research Martin said the nature of the AAALAC faculty researchers as well as employees in positive contribution to the strength of our animal care program following a site visit accreditation process, as a peer-review by Facilities Maintenance. “The site visitors program.” from the Association for Assessment and member organizations, ensures that the ani- Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care mal care practices are fully compliant with International (AAALAC), an independent, policies and laws regarding the treatment of nonprofit organization that promotes the research animals, creating an environment humane treatment of animals in science. for high-quality research. Site visitors evaluated the University’s “Humane animal use is an essential UT News is published for faculty, staff and students by the University Communications Office weekly during the policies and practices to confirm UT is component of outstanding research, and it is academic year and periodically during the summer. Copies are mailed to employees and placed in newsstands on the Main, Health Science, Scott Park and Toledo Museum of Art campuses. UT News strives to present accurate, fair running a high-quality care program, hold- our goal to ensure that all UT investigators and timely communication of interest to employees. Story ideas and comments from the UT community are welcome. ing the program up against international have the benefit of the best animal care we Send information by campus mail to #949, University Communications Office, Vicki Kroll. E-mail: vicki.kroll@utoledo. standards and top peer institutions, and will can provide,” Martin said. edu. Fax: 419.530.4618. Phone: 419.530.2248. Mailing address: University Communications Office, The University of recommend full accreditation to the associa- Dr. Doug Wilkerson, vice president Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. tion council at its next meeting in January, for research administration, said the goal is VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT SERVICES, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Lawrence J. Burns said Dr. Brent Martin, director of the Divi- to unify the Main Campus and the Health SENIOR DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS: sion of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Science Campus under a single, institution- Tobin J. Klinger Editor: Vicki L. Kroll “One of the most important elements wide, AAALAC-accredited animal care ASSOCIATE Editor: Cynthia Nowak The University of Toledo is committed to of this accreditation is its voluntary nature,” program. Graphic Designer: Liz Allen a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership and contracts, and Martin said, adding that the Health Science PhotographerS: Terry Fell, Jack Meade, Daniel Miller Martin also said the site visitors com- Contributing Writers: Chelsea-Lynn Carey, Alissa Hammond, no differentiation will be made based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual Campus — as the former Medical College Matt Lockwood, Jon Strunk, Jim Winkler mented positively on the university-wide ef- orientation, veteran status or the presence of Editorial Assistants: Laurie Flowers, Joanne Gray of Ohio — has been continually accredited a disability. The University will take affirmative fort needed to make the program so strong. Distribution assistant: Eric Brown action as required by federal or state law. since 1981. “UT is dedicated to doing the “This accreditation is thanks to a big Read UT news at www.utnews.utoledo.edu and http://myut.utoledo.edu.

3 NOV. 5, 2007 NEWS UT physician assistant faculty member ‘Top Girls’ to open Nov. 9 receives national award By Alissa Hammond

By Chelsea-Lynn Carey et in London during the 1980s, “Top fied Human Remains and the True Nature SGirls,” a play by British playwright of Love” and “Women of Lockerbie” at UT, or service. This award is given annually to aren Graham was honored with the Caryl Churchill, will run from Friday, introduces a talented cast of UT students one new faculty member in the field. KPhysician Assistant Education As- Nov. 9, to Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Center and faculty. Nikki Soldner, a senior major- The requirements for the award include sociation’s New Faculty Award for Profes- for Performing Arts Center Theatre on Main ing in theatre and communication, will a nomination by the program director or sional Excellence Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Campus. play the role of Marlene, and Dr. Deborah national meeting in Tucson, Ariz. medical director, employment at least part Graham is the academic coordinator for time for less than three years in the pro- the Physician Assistant Studies Program; gram, and two supporting letters of rec- she is responsible for coordinating curricu- ommendation, according to the Physician lum content and the academic schedule for Assistant Education Association’s Web site. the didactic portion of the program. “I was nominated by my chairperson, She teaches Principles of Interviewing Dr. Patricia Hogue,” Graham said. “My and the Medical History; Patient Evaluation; previous dean, Dr. [Christopher] Bork, and and Diagnostics and Therapeutics II, which a colleague, Dr. [James] Hampton, wrote includes a lab. Also as part of her duties, letters of support. she coordinates a case series and advises “It’s a tremendous honor to be rec- students on their master’s scholarly projects. ognized nationally by my peers. As a new In addition, Graham is a practicing faculty member, there is a significant learn- clinical physician assistant, working one ing curve in adapting to academia and the day a week in the Center for Neurologi- demands of balancing teaching, research, cal Disorders in the Ruppert Center on the service and clinical practice. This award Health Science Campus. motivates me to continue to develop in these She is in her second year of the doc- areas,” Graham said. toral program in higher education adminis- “Additionally, this is excellent timing tration at UT. for our new name to gain national recogni- Photo by Daniel Miller This award was established to recog- tion. The Medical College of Ohio had a FIGHT! In this scene from “Top Girl,” Angie (Katie Rediger) bests her friend, Kit (Margaret Lute), dur- nize faculty who have made noteworthy respected PA Program, but this brings us ing a teenage spat. contributions to physician assistant educa- national recognition as The University of tion in teaching, administration, scholarship Toledo PA Program.” The play, directed by Irene Alby, Coulter Harris, a lecturer in the English De- juxtaposes the professional life of a high- partment who has worked professionally as ranking woman executive (Marlene) with an actress in Ireland and England, will play her personal life back home in a small town. the parts of Isabella Byrd and Joyce. “The play is known for its first scene, Additional cast members are Margaret in which Marlene has a dinner party in a Lute as Patient Griselda/Kit; Tyria Allen as restaurant to celebrate her career advance- waitress/Louise/Jeanine/Mrs. Kidd; Amy ment and invites figures from history, Crable as Lady Nijo/Nell; Katie Rediger as literature and art to join her,” said Alby, UT Angie; and Jessica Kight as Win. Frances lecturer in theatre. “These figures include Teuber will be the stage manager. Pope Joan, Lady Nijo, Lady Isabella Byrd, The curtain goes up Friday, Nov. 9, Dull Gret and Patient Griselda.” at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place “On the surface, ‘Top Girls’ is about through Sunday, Nov. 18. Sunday matinees Marlene’s capitalistic world of gender will begin at 2 p.m.; all other shows will politics, class hierarchy and the struggle for begin at 7:30 p.m. women to rise to the top,” Alby said. “On Tickets are $13; $11 for faculty, staff, a deeper level, this play is a modern-day alumni and seniors; and $9 for students. ‘Electra.’ In this version, Angie is the pro- They can be purchased online at www.uto- tagonist, rebelling against the lies and sins ledo.edu/boxoffice, at the box office prior to of the mother figure.” the shows or by calling 419.530.2375. Photo by Jack Meade Alby, who also has directed “Unidenti- ASSISTING: Karen Graham talked with Sean Newbill, a second-year student in the Physician Assistant Studies Program, about a class project.

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