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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR Mark Your Eric J. Topol, M.D. Calendars! Cardiologist, Geneticist, Researcher, Innovator cripps Health cardiologist Eric Topol loves gadgets. He embraces S newest technologies, using them frequently in his constant quest for information. Last year, he told San Diego Union-Tribune 2013 Scientist reporter Gary Robbins "I love information. I can never get enough. I get of the Year bored easily." Well, one thing the guests at this year's Scientist of the Year Dinner will not be is bored. That is because Dr. Topol, recipient of the Eric J.Topol, M.D. 2013 ARCS Scientist of the Year award, displays such intellect, enthusiasm and humor in his talks that audiences are fascinated. He is “The Creative also outspoken, which has both endeared and alienated him from Destruction of Medicine: various members of the medical community. One of his Twitter posts How the Digital proclaimed, "Medicine today is all about averages, medians, population Eric J. Topol, M.D. Vol. XX, No. 2 • Spring 2013 Revolution Will Create and screenings...unacceptable and antiquated." Topol's extraordinary Better Health Care” work has made him a major figure in the field of science, a worthy Scientist of the Year honoree who follows in the footsteps of such luminaries as Dean Kamen, J. Craig Venter, Francis Crick, Irwin Jacobs, Dean Ornish, Sally Ride, and many other iconic figures. 2013 Scientist of Dr. Topol attended medical school at the University of Rochester, and then received a fellowship the Year Dinner at Johns Hopkins University, where he became the first doctor to administer t-PA — the Thursday, April 4, 2013 medicine that breaks down blood clots — to a human patient. He also helped develop Ways to Help ARCS Foundation Scholars Angiomax and participated in conducting trials that led to Food and Drug Administration Hilton San Diego Resort approval of Plavix. Topol became chairman of cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic at age 36. His 100% of each contribution is awarded directly to the Scholar. and Spa on Mission Bay and others' work led to the removal of Vioxx from the market in 2004. While critical of physicians and a stickler for ethics, he has maneuvered his way through criticism from the ARCS Foundation provides a unique vehicle for supporting Memorial & Honorary Gifts: 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive medical and general community to undertake pioneering research, influence trends in medicine, Scholars in science, medicine, and engineering without incurring Gifts may be made in memory San Diego, CA 92109 administrative overhead. Member dues and event underwriting and obtain major philanthropic funding gifts. As an example of his fundraising skills, he helped of a loved one, or in recognition of an individual on the occasion cover all operating expenses. Members who donate their time 619-276-4010 obtain a $100 million gift from the Lerner family, making possible the creation of the Cleveland of a birthday, anniversary, or special event. All memorials provide all administrative services. 6:00 PM Tented Reception Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in 2002. The Scripps Translational Science Institute, of which and honoraria help build the Endowment. There are many ways to support ARCS Scholars studying to complete 7:00 PM Dinner & Program Dr. Topol is Director, was awarded $20 million from the National Institutes of Health in 2008. In their degrees in science, medicine, and engineering. The first is to To give online: 2009, he co-founded the West Wireless Health Institute in La Jolla, due in large part to a $100 make an annual gift to the Scholar Award Fund. The entire million gift from Gary and Mary West. The same year, the magazine GQ featured him as one of Go to the ARCS website: www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego Mary Fitz, Dinner Co-Chair amount is awarded within a year of receipt. 11 "Rock Stars of Science." Click the turquoise “Donate” button found at the bottom of this 619-298-7193 or The second way to support Scholars is through a gift to the [email protected] Endowment Fund. The principal continues to accrue interest in homepage. Then click the blue “Donate Now” button found Last year, Dr. Topol was named the nation's most influential physician executive by two health perpetuity; Scholar Awards are made from the interest. at the bottom of the linked page. care magazines. But he perseveres in his search for new information, always looking to the Pattie Wellborn, Dinner Co-Chair future. Based on what he had learned so far, and true to form, Dr. Topol stirred the pot once ARCS Legacy Society comprises donors who have provided for the For more information, please contact: 858-459-5654 or ARCS Foundation in their estate plans, thereby insuring the future of more in 2012 when he published a consumer-focused book, The Creative Destruction of Sharon Arbelaez | Vice President, Fund Development [email protected] ARCS Scholars. For further information about how to become a member Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care. The book urges "digital [email protected] | (858) 452-6541 of the Legacy Society, contact Marti Panarisi at (760) 704-6322. Judy Wheatley, Reservations Chair doctoring" of humans, who will be equipped with small digital monitoring devices that will 858-220-4007 or measure all sorts of bodily functions and then send data to smartphones. Topol is also an [email protected] enthusiastic supporter of use of information from the field of genetics. Biosensors and genetics will allow human beings to be digitized and, therefore, to have medical treatment customized. Further information and an Visit Our Web Site electronic version of the invitation He wants to digitize humans. Clearly, Eric Topol still loves gadgets. will be posted on the ARCS website at www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego/ Don't miss an exciting evening with this science rock star, as he shares his fascination with technology at the 2013 Scientist of the Year Dinner. President’s Letter 2012-2013 Donor Honor Roll San Diego Chapter • July 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
hile this newsletter features the announcement of have provided personal Gifts received for awards to be made in the academic year 2013–2014 our 2013 Scientist of the Year, Dr. Eric J. Topol, and opportunities for the Scholars W $30,000 Patricia Brander Stewart Dianne Gregg elsewhere photos remind you of last year’s festive to participate in networking celebration, I’d like to focus this column on a different but groups and industry events, Hervey Family Non-endowment Fund Honorable & Mrs. Gordon Thompson, Jr. Barbara & David Groce Fund Peggy Hanley special feature of our San Diego Chapter of ARCS Foundation. like trade shows and special $500 - $999 cross-industry dinners $22,500 Jim & Barbara Hartung Barbara & Charles Arledge For six years our chapter has had a "Community Advisory honoring inspirational leaders, Robin Briscoe Luby, Beyster Family Foundation Fund IV Holly Heaton Council" (CAC) made up of a variety of business and technology President Nancy Lee Bildsoe like John Crowley, who Joanne Herrin people, a group which is becoming increasingly valuable for its founded Amicus Therapeutics $15,000 Bob & Marcia Borgman combined PR and Scholar support. It was originally founded in Susan Hoekenga in response to his own children’s need for a cure. The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Suzanne D. Dixon, MD 2006 through the diligence of Joan Evangelou, who was an Sandra Fleet Honnen Dickinson Foundation Doris & Peter Ellsworth immediate Past Co-President at the time and has remained Currently led by Chair June Chocheles, the CAC has also directly HP Company Foundation Becki & Ed Etess active as our Liaison, giving her consistent warm presence to helped our larger ARCS membership in its thinking about the Betty M. Hubbard $10,000 Joan & Milt Evangelou undergird the group. importance of scientific research and of ways to inspire our Ethel W. Iverson current Scholars. All of you who attended the Scholar Mara & Larry Ybarrondo Dave & Mary Fitz Candace Kohl With the goal of improving our visibility to the community, Joan Recognition Events in the last two years will remember the Jeanette & Bobby Foushee began by interviewing some influential members of the San $7,500 - $9,999 Maureen Lamberti panels featured in each that explored how to “Nurture the Audrey Geisel Diego business community, our recipient institutions, and Intellectual Capital” and “Fulfill America’s Promise.” Those The Legler Benbough Foundation Sharon LeeMaster Christine Gutheil husbands of members interested in our mission. An important panelists were recruited in part with the help of the CAC. Robin & Chuck Luby Kathryn Crippen Hattox Sandra Harris early step was contacting Duane Roth, the President and CEO of Karen Ludwig CONNECT, who became the contact that opened the doors to We are impressed by the imagination and interest our CAC The Heller Foundation of San Diego Phyllis Haynes Deborah & Fred Mandabach the community and provided needed guidance. members have shown in finding ways to link ARCS San Diego Larry & Marti Showley Marge & Paul Hebert Diane Marinos and the business community, and I invite you to join me in Nancy & David Herrington Starting with only 10 people, and now approaching 25, the offering special recognition to Joan and to the group as a $2,500 - $4,999 Lynne Martin Peter Ho CAC is a fluid organization (with people changing employment whole. Should you have ideas or questions about directions for The Samuel I. & Adrienne McCullough Bess Lambron and moving), whose core members are drawn from the big the future, or people to involve, or desires to contribute, please John Henry Fox Foundation Kimberly Miller industries in San Diego, including defense, pharmaceuticals, contact us. Pam & Phil Palisoul Norma Hidalgo del Rio Martha Moffett scientific research and engineering, all of whom have an interest Betty L. Peabody Robin Briscoe Luby, President Lambert Foundation for Priscilla Moxley in the ARCS Scholars and in keeping them in San Diego. They Hal and Mary Sadler Education at Union Bank Family Foundation Dan & Mary Mulvihill S A N D I E G O B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S Pat & Bob Whalen Mr. & Mrs. William Shannon Louise & Fred Pelan 2012-2013 Betty Jo Williams Dr. Jane K. Smith Ron & Sue Pondrom Richard & Bobbie Vandervoort Mary Lou & Harry Quick President Robin Luby Directors: $1,000- $2,499 President-Elect Diane Annala Chalmers Business Giving Patty Fuller Kay Redmond Foundation Giving Carolyn Waggoner Up to $499 Vice Presidents: Janet Allison Edwina & Roy Riblet Member Giving Jeanne Larson Jim & Connie Adelman Administration Mary Fitz Meetings and Properties Virginia Chasey Anonymous Charlene Rights Communications Marti Showley Publications Mary Lou Quick Mary Beall Angel Fund Development Sharon Arbelaez Charles & Ruth Ann Silliman Strategic Planning Holli Garrett John & Ann Baker Membership Maureen Lamberti Web Site Toni Nickell Billingsley Foundation Mrs. Curtis Swartz Lois Thompson Membership Operations Community Advisory Council Liaison Joan Evangelou Bob & Ann Dynes Charitable Fund Margaret C. Bobertz Special Events Joy Frye Karen & Don Tartre Parliamentarian Nancy Bildsoe University Relations Diane Annala Chalmers Sally & Parker Finch Betty & Jim Brayshay Scholar Recognition Event Chair Virginia Chasey Joan Thulin Recording Secretary Helga Moore Aubrey & Judy Burer Scientist of the Year Dinner Co-Chairs Mary Fitz, Pattie Wellborn Nancy Reed Gibson Carolyn K. Waggoner Corresponding Secretary Kim Johnson University Liaisons: Bea Hadinger Joyce Antoinette Butler Treasurer Marcia Borgman Pattie Wellborn SDSU Barbara Hartung Bill & Virginia Chasey Assistant Treasurers: TSRI Alice Brown Hank & Betty Harriman = The San Diego Foundation Donations Christine Gutheil UCSD Priscilla Moxley Mrs. Nancy James Darlene Gould Davies Operations Ann Dynes USD Deborah Mandabach Fred & Kim Johnson Walter & Barbara Doren = Union Bank VADM & Mrs. William McCauley Berit Durler = Wells Fargo Bank ARCS Lamp Vol. XX, No. 2 Dr. & Mrs. William McColl German Eichberger & Emilia Olson The amounts above include donations to ARCS Foundation The Lamp is published two times a year by the San Diego Chapter of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc., Gloria McColl Powell Patty & Richard Elkus Scholar Award Fund, Endowment, and Memorial P. O. Box 8394, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-8394, (858) 459-9455. Marti & Frank Panarisi Georg'Ann Fletcher Funds as of Jan 31, 2013. ARCS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides financial assistance to U.S. college scientists seeking degrees in natural science, Chan Poyner Pike Joy B. Frye See an error or omission? Please contact medicine and engineering. One of 17 chapters nationwide, the San Diego Chapter was chartered in 1985. Christine Gutheil by e-mail: [email protected] Robin Briscoe Luby, President • Mary Lou Quick, Lamp Editor • Lorilee Art Services, Graphic Design • Stuart Hartley, Photos Darlene Shiley Patty Fuller
2 ARCS Lamp Spring 2013 7 2012-2013 ARCS Scholar Awards Honoring our ARCSLight 2013 Mary Fitz
he San Diego Chapter, chartered in 1985, has provided over $7,500,000 in funding for 518 Scholars. One hundred percent of every dollar “ eam-player,” “humble,” “says ‘Yes’ with enthusiasm,” Mary was born in Ohio and studied at T “dedicated,” “gracious” — these are the words used to The Ohio State University. One day, donated to ARCS Foundation is 2012-2013 ARCS GIFTS T describe this year’s ARCS LIGHT, Mary Fitz. while working as a student librarian awarded to Scholars. UNIVERSITY ARCS SCHOLARS 1985-2012 in the medical library, a medical ARCS San Diego Chapter’s Scholar awards San Diego State University 12 $ 2,417,000 The title of ARCS LIGHT is bestowed annually on an Active student in his final year at OSU came member who has given the highest quality service to our Chapter are awarded to full-time U.S. citizen The Scripps Research Institute 8 $ 865,000 in, desperate to get a copy of a on a long-term basis, as judged by her peers. The criteria include graduate and undergraduate students Kellogg School of Science and Technology particular book; however, since it had not been catalogued, continuous service with a positive impact on the chapter, Mary wouldn’t let him take it out. Frustrated, he made a specializing in science, engineering or University of California, San Diego 31 $ 3,831,250 undertaking of major ARCS responsibilities and a willingness to demand request: “Either give me the copy or give me a date.” medicine, who maintain a grade point including Scripps Institution of Oceanography serve. This individual must have the respect of our members and She, being naturally generous, gave him both. They were average of 3.5 or higher. Each institution represent the best aspects of the Chapter. University of San Diego 6 $ 273,750 married 1 1/2 years later, and she and Dave celebrated their selects the most qualified Scholars without Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science A member since 2001, Mary has served the Chapter in many 55th anniversary in 2012. regard to race, gender or religion. and Engineering Programs important capacities. She has been Director of Publications and Mary, a mother of five, holds a Master’s degree from San Diego For information about making a donation: Sharon Arbelaez • Vice President, Fund Development Recording Secretary on the Board. State University in counseling. She is an accomplished quilter and (858) 452-6541; [email protected] She has held three Vice Presidencies: Special Events, Membership needlepointer, plays the piano and guitar, and has sung in the and, currently, Administration and, in addition to the latter job, choir at her church, as well as with the Masterworks Chorale. All she will co-chair this year’s Scientist of the Year Dinner. On top of this, and ARCS, too. all these involvements, Mary has graciously opened her home for Congratulations to Mary Fitz! Memorial/Tribute Gift to the ARCS Endowment Fund many ARCS Chapter events and meetings. San Diego Chapter Your IRA Rollover Can Endow Future ARCS Scholars
®
My gift honors s part of the "fiscal cliff" deal, Congress has resurrected a popular tax-law provision, A known as the "IRA Charitable Rollover," that had expired at the end of 2011. The IRA Charitable Rollover is a great vehicle for giving as it allows the donor to make a ❑ In memoriam ❑ On the occasion of significant gift to charity – up to $100,000 – without dipping into other investments. Mission Please send an acknowledgment card to: The rule allows many investors 70 1/2 or older to transfer as much as $100,000 a year from an individual retirement account directly to a qualified charity without having to count any ARCS Foundation of that transfer as taxable income, which saves taxes. The transfer, if done properly, counts Name toward the taxpayer's required minimum distribution for that year. advances science and technology in the United Address City Zip By transferring IRA funds to the ARCS Endowment Fund, your charitable contribution invests in American’s future by supporting ARCS Scholars. States by providing financial
Your gift to ARCS Endowment Fund is a permanent way to fund Scholar Awards for outstanding college students. There are rules and limitations; please be in touch with your advisers to determine if this is awards to academically an appropriate gift vehicle for you. outstanding U.S. citizens For more information about the IRA Rollover or to designate ARCS as a beneficiary of your IRA Name studying to complete degrees or Estate, please contact Marti Panarisi, ARCS Legacy Chair, at [email protected]. in science, engineering and Address City Zip Thank you for your ongoing support of the ARCS Scholar Endowment Program. We look forward to seeing you at the Scientist of the Year Dinner. medical research. ❑ Check amount enclosed Marti Panarisi, Legacy Chair Please make checks payable to: ARCS Foundation, Inc., San Diego Chapter and send to: Christine Gutheil, 7341 Eads Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037-5035 Karen Bowden Virginia Lynch Grady* Larry and Marti Showley ARCS Legacy Diane Annala Chalmers George Leisz* Anonymous To Give Online: Go to the ARCS website: www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego • Click the turquoise “Donate” button found at the Becki Lamont Etess Cathryn Low bottom of this homepage. Then click the blue “Donate Now” button found at the bottom of the linked page. Society Members Joan and Milt Evangelou Marti and Frank Panarisi * Deceased
6 ARCS Lamp Spring 2013 3 Larry Showley, SDSU Scholar Chelsea Rochman and Marti Showley
Carol Hadzicki, Milt Evangelou, Joanne and Bill Herrin Scientist of the Year Dean Kamen, Jane Smith and Robin Luby
Megan Blom, Brandon Blom, Marla and Larry Black and Betty and Jim Brayshay
of Anne Lanman, Mara Ybarrondo, SDSU Scholar Ginger Tsueng, and Joey Wenter the Margie Blanchard and Sharon Arbelaez Scientist Year Dinner 2012 Joan and Milt Evangelou
SDSU Scholar Pearl Quijada and Kathryn Hattox Ken Unruh and USD Scholar Catherina Madani
Mary Beall Angel with UCSD Scholar TSRI Scholar Laurie Gay, Fred and Deborah Mandabach, Rick Elkus, Kristina Elkus, Honoree Dean Kamen, Dinner Chair Matthew de Stadler and USD Scholar Jessica Buckley Patty Elkus, UCSD Scholar Cassandra Gaston.
Scientist of the Year, Dean Kamen and 2010 Chuck Luby, Yolanda Walther-Meade, Jeanne B. Berdik, 2012-2013 ARCS Scholars Scientist of the Year Dr. J. Craig Venter. Pat and Bob Whalen President of ARCS National Foundation and Sharon Arbelaez
4 ARCS Lamp Spring 2013 5 Larry Showley, SDSU Scholar Chelsea Rochman and Marti Showley
Carol Hadzicki, Milt Evangelou, Joanne and Bill Herrin Scientist of the Year Dean Kamen, Jane Smith and Robin Luby
Megan Blom, Brandon Blom, Marla and Larry Black and Betty and Jim Brayshay
of Anne Lanman, Mara Ybarrondo, SDSU Scholar Ginger Tsueng, and Joey Wenter the Margie Blanchard and Sharon Arbelaez Scientist Year Dinner 2012 Joan and Milt Evangelou
SDSU Scholar Pearl Quijada and Kathryn Hattox Ken Unruh and USD Scholar Catherina Madani
Mary Beall Angel with UCSD Scholar TSRI Scholar Laurie Gay, Fred and Deborah Mandabach, Rick Elkus, Kristina Elkus, Honoree Dean Kamen, Dinner Chair Matthew de Stadler and USD Scholar Jessica Buckley Patty Elkus, UCSD Scholar Cassandra Gaston.
Scientist of the Year, Dean Kamen and 2010 Chuck Luby, Yolanda Walther-Meade, Jeanne B. Berdik, 2012-2013 ARCS Scholars Scientist of the Year Dr. J. Craig Venter. Pat and Bob Whalen President of ARCS National Foundation and Sharon Arbelaez
4 ARCS Lamp Spring 2013 5 2012-2013 ARCS Scholar Awards Honoring our ARCSLight 2013 Mary Fitz
he San Diego Chapter, chartered in 1985, has provided over $7,500,000 in funding for 518 Scholars. One hundred percent of every dollar “ eam-player,” “humble,” “says ‘Yes’ with enthusiasm,” Mary was born in Ohio and studied at T “dedicated,” “gracious” — these are the words used to The Ohio State University. One day, donated to ARCS Foundation is 2012-2013 ARCS GIFTS T describe this year’s ARCS LIGHT, Mary Fitz. while working as a student librarian awarded to Scholars. UNIVERSITY ARCS SCHOLARS 1985-2012 in the medical library, a medical ARCS San Diego Chapter’s Scholar awards San Diego State University 12 $ 2,417,000 The title of ARCS LIGHT is bestowed annually on an Active student in his final year at OSU came member who has given the highest quality service to our Chapter are awarded to full-time U.S. citizen The Scripps Research Institute 8 $ 865,000 in, desperate to get a copy of a on a long-term basis, as judged by her peers. The criteria include graduate and undergraduate students Kellogg School of Science and Technology particular book; however, since it had not been catalogued, continuous service with a positive impact on the chapter, Mary wouldn’t let him take it out. Frustrated, he made a specializing in science, engineering or University of California, San Diego 31 $ 3,831,250 undertaking of major ARCS responsibilities and a willingness to demand request: “Either give me the copy or give me a date.” medicine, who maintain a grade point including Scripps Institution of Oceanography serve. This individual must have the respect of our members and She, being naturally generous, gave him both. They were average of 3.5 or higher. Each institution represent the best aspects of the Chapter. University of San Diego 6 $ 273,750 married 1 1/2 years later, and she and Dave celebrated their selects the most qualified Scholars without Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science A member since 2001, Mary has served the Chapter in many 55th anniversary in 2012. regard to race, gender or religion. and Engineering Programs important capacities. She has been Director of Publications and Mary, a mother of five, holds a Master’s degree from San Diego For information about making a donation: Sharon Arbelaez • Vice President, Fund Development Recording Secretary on the Board. State University in counseling. She is an accomplished quilter and (858) 452-6541; [email protected] She has held three Vice Presidencies: Special Events, Membership needlepointer, plays the piano and guitar, and has sung in the and, currently, Administration and, in addition to the latter job, choir at her church, as well as with the Masterworks Chorale. All she will co-chair this year’s Scientist of the Year Dinner. On top of this, and ARCS, too. all these involvements, Mary has graciously opened her home for Congratulations to Mary Fitz! Memorial/Tribute Gift to the ARCS Endowment Fund many ARCS Chapter events and meetings. San Diego Chapter Your IRA Rollover Can Endow Future ARCS Scholars
®
My gift honors s part of the "fiscal cliff" deal, Congress has resurrected a popular tax-law provision, A known as the "IRA Charitable Rollover," that had expired at the end of 2011. The IRA Charitable Rollover is a great vehicle for giving as it allows the donor to make a ❑ In memoriam ❑ On the occasion of significant gift to charity – up to $100,000 – without dipping into other investments. Mission Please send an acknowledgment card to: The rule allows many investors 70 1/2 or older to transfer as much as $100,000 a year from an individual retirement account directly to a qualified charity without having to count any ARCS Foundation of that transfer as taxable income, which saves taxes. The transfer, if done properly, counts Name toward the taxpayer's required minimum distribution for that year. advances science and technology in the United Address City Zip By transferring IRA funds to the ARCS Endowment Fund, your charitable contribution invests in American’s future by supporting ARCS Scholars. States by providing financial
Your gift to ARCS Endowment Fund is a permanent way to fund Scholar Awards for outstanding college students. There are rules and limitations; please be in touch with your advisers to determine if this is awards to academically an appropriate gift vehicle for you. outstanding U.S. citizens For more information about the IRA Rollover or to designate ARCS as a beneficiary of your IRA Name studying to complete degrees or Estate, please contact Marti Panarisi, ARCS Legacy Chair, at [email protected]. in science, engineering and Address City Zip Thank you for your ongoing support of the ARCS Scholar Endowment Program. We look forward to seeing you at the Scientist of the Year Dinner. medical research. ❑ Check amount enclosed Marti Panarisi, Legacy Chair Please make checks payable to: ARCS Foundation, Inc., San Diego Chapter and send to: Christine Gutheil, 7341 Eads Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037-5035 Karen Bowden Virginia Lynch Grady* Larry and Marti Showley ARCS Legacy Diane Annala Chalmers George Leisz* Anonymous To Give Online: Go to the ARCS website: www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego • Click the turquoise “Donate” button found at the Becki Lamont Etess Cathryn Low bottom of this homepage. Then click the blue “Donate Now” button found at the bottom of the linked page. Society Members Joan and Milt Evangelou Marti and Frank Panarisi * Deceased
6 ARCS Lamp Spring 2013 3 President’s Letter 2012-2013 Donor Honor Roll San Diego Chapter • July 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
hile this newsletter features the announcement of have provided personal Gifts received for awards to be made in the academic year 2013–2014 our 2013 Scientist of the Year, Dr. Eric J. Topol, and opportunities for the Scholars W $30,000 Patricia Brander Stewart Dianne Gregg elsewhere photos remind you of last year’s festive to participate in networking celebration, I’d like to focus this column on a different but groups and industry events, Hervey Family Non-endowment Fund Honorable & Mrs. Gordon Thompson, Jr. Barbara & David Groce Fund Peggy Hanley special feature of our San Diego Chapter of ARCS Foundation. like trade shows and special $500 - $999 cross-industry dinners $22,500 Jim & Barbara Hartung Barbara & Charles Arledge For six years our chapter has had a "Community Advisory honoring inspirational leaders, Robin Briscoe Luby, Beyster Family Foundation Fund IV Holly Heaton Council" (CAC) made up of a variety of business and technology President Nancy Lee Bildsoe like John Crowley, who Joanne Herrin people, a group which is becoming increasingly valuable for its founded Amicus Therapeutics $15,000 Bob & Marcia Borgman combined PR and Scholar support. It was originally founded in Susan Hoekenga in response to his own children’s need for a cure. The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Suzanne D. Dixon, MD 2006 through the diligence of Joan Evangelou, who was an Sandra Fleet Honnen Dickinson Foundation Doris & Peter Ellsworth immediate Past Co-President at the time and has remained Currently led by Chair June Chocheles, the CAC has also directly HP Company Foundation Becki & Ed Etess active as our Liaison, giving her consistent warm presence to helped our larger ARCS membership in its thinking about the Betty M. Hubbard $10,000 Joan & Milt Evangelou undergird the group. importance of scientific research and of ways to inspire our Ethel W. Iverson current Scholars. All of you who attended the Scholar Mara & Larry Ybarrondo Dave & Mary Fitz Candace Kohl With the goal of improving our visibility to the community, Joan Recognition Events in the last two years will remember the Jeanette & Bobby Foushee began by interviewing some influential members of the San $7,500 - $9,999 Maureen Lamberti panels featured in each that explored how to “Nurture the Audrey Geisel Diego business community, our recipient institutions, and Intellectual Capital” and “Fulfill America’s Promise.” Those The Legler Benbough Foundation Sharon LeeMaster Christine Gutheil husbands of members interested in our mission. An important panelists were recruited in part with the help of the CAC. Robin & Chuck Luby Kathryn Crippen Hattox Sandra Harris early step was contacting Duane Roth, the President and CEO of Karen Ludwig CONNECT, who became the contact that opened the doors to We are impressed by the imagination and interest our CAC The Heller Foundation of San Diego Phyllis Haynes Deborah & Fred Mandabach the community and provided needed guidance. members have shown in finding ways to link ARCS San Diego Larry & Marti Showley Marge & Paul Hebert Diane Marinos and the business community, and I invite you to join me in Nancy & David Herrington Starting with only 10 people, and now approaching 25, the offering special recognition to Joan and to the group as a $2,500 - $4,999 Lynne Martin Peter Ho CAC is a fluid organization (with people changing employment whole. Should you have ideas or questions about directions for The Samuel I. & Adrienne McCullough Bess Lambron and moving), whose core members are drawn from the big the future, or people to involve, or desires to contribute, please John Henry Fox Foundation Kimberly Miller industries in San Diego, including defense, pharmaceuticals, contact us. Pam & Phil Palisoul Norma Hidalgo del Rio Martha Moffett scientific research and engineering, all of whom have an interest Betty L. Peabody Robin Briscoe Luby, President Lambert Foundation for Priscilla Moxley in the ARCS Scholars and in keeping them in San Diego. They Hal and Mary Sadler Education at Union Bank Family Foundation Dan & Mary Mulvihill S A N D I E G O B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S Pat & Bob Whalen Mr. & Mrs. William Shannon Louise & Fred Pelan 2012-2013 Betty Jo Williams Dr. Jane K. Smith Ron & Sue Pondrom Richard & Bobbie Vandervoort Mary Lou & Harry Quick President Robin Luby Directors: $1,000- $2,499 President-Elect Diane Annala Chalmers Business Giving Patty Fuller Kay Redmond Foundation Giving Carolyn Waggoner Up to $499 Vice Presidents: Janet Allison Edwina & Roy Riblet Member Giving Jeanne Larson Jim & Connie Adelman Administration Mary Fitz Meetings and Properties Virginia Chasey Anonymous Charlene Rights Communications Marti Showley Publications Mary Lou Quick Mary Beall Angel Fund Development Sharon Arbelaez Charles & Ruth Ann Silliman Strategic Planning Holli Garrett John & Ann Baker Membership Maureen Lamberti Web Site Toni Nickell Billingsley Foundation Mrs. Curtis Swartz Lois Thompson Membership Operations Community Advisory Council Liaison Joan Evangelou Bob & Ann Dynes Charitable Fund Margaret C. Bobertz Special Events Joy Frye Karen & Don Tartre Parliamentarian Nancy Bildsoe University Relations Diane Annala Chalmers Sally & Parker Finch Betty & Jim Brayshay Scholar Recognition Event Chair Virginia Chasey Joan Thulin Recording Secretary Helga Moore Aubrey & Judy Burer Scientist of the Year Dinner Co-Chairs Mary Fitz, Pattie Wellborn Nancy Reed Gibson Carolyn K. Waggoner Corresponding Secretary Kim Johnson University Liaisons: Bea Hadinger Joyce Antoinette Butler Treasurer Marcia Borgman Pattie Wellborn SDSU Barbara Hartung Bill & Virginia Chasey Assistant Treasurers: TSRI Alice Brown Hank & Betty Harriman = The San Diego Foundation Donations Christine Gutheil UCSD Priscilla Moxley Mrs. Nancy James Darlene Gould Davies Operations Ann Dynes USD Deborah Mandabach Fred & Kim Johnson Walter & Barbara Doren = Union Bank VADM & Mrs. William McCauley Berit Durler = Wells Fargo Bank ARCS Lamp Vol. XX, No. 2 Dr. & Mrs. William McColl German Eichberger & Emilia Olson The amounts above include donations to ARCS Foundation The Lamp is published two times a year by the San Diego Chapter of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation, Inc., Gloria McColl Powell Patty & Richard Elkus Scholar Award Fund, Endowment, and Memorial P. O. Box 8394, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-8394, (858) 459-9455. Marti & Frank Panarisi Georg'Ann Fletcher Funds as of Jan 31, 2013. ARCS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, provides financial assistance to U.S. college scientists seeking degrees in natural science, Chan Poyner Pike Joy B. Frye See an error or omission? Please contact medicine and engineering. One of 17 chapters nationwide, the San Diego Chapter was chartered in 1985. Christine Gutheil by e-mail: [email protected] Robin Briscoe Luby, President • Mary Lou Quick, Lamp Editor • Lorilee Art Services, Graphic Design • Stuart Hartley, Photos Darlene Shiley Patty Fuller
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR Mark Your Eric J. Topol, M.D. Calendars! Cardiologist, Geneticist, Researcher, Innovator cripps Health cardiologist Eric Topol loves gadgets. He embraces S newest technologies, using them frequently in his constant quest for information. Last year, he told San Diego Union-Tribune 2013 Scientist reporter Gary Robbins "I love information. I can never get enough. I get of the Year bored easily." Well, one thing the guests at this year's Scientist of the Year Dinner will not be is bored. That is because Dr. Topol, recipient of the Eric J.Topol, M.D. 2013 ARCS Scientist of the Year award, displays such intellect, enthusiasm and humor in his talks that audiences are fascinated. He is “The Creative also outspoken, which has both endeared and alienated him from Destruction of Medicine: various members of the medical community. One of his Twitter posts How the Digital proclaimed, "Medicine today is all about averages, medians, population Eric J. Topol, M.D. Vol. XX, No. 2 • Spring 2013 Revolution Will Create and screenings...unacceptable and antiquated." Topol's extraordinary Better Health Care” work has made him a major figure in the field of science, a worthy Scientist of the Year honoree who follows in the footsteps of such luminaries as Dean Kamen, J. Craig Venter, Francis Crick, Irwin Jacobs, Dean Ornish, Sally Ride, and many other iconic figures. 2013 Scientist of Dr. Topol attended medical school at the University of Rochester, and then received a fellowship the Year Dinner at Johns Hopkins University, where he became the first doctor to administer t-PA — the Thursday, April 4, 2013 medicine that breaks down blood clots — to a human patient. He also helped develop Ways to Help ARCS Foundation Scholars Angiomax and participated in conducting trials that led to Food and Drug Administration Hilton San Diego Resort approval of Plavix. Topol became chairman of cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic at age 36. His 100% of each contribution is awarded directly to the Scholar. and Spa on Mission Bay and others' work led to the removal of Vioxx from the market in 2004. While critical of physicians and a stickler for ethics, he has maneuvered his way through criticism from the ARCS Foundation provides a unique vehicle for supporting Memorial & Honorary Gifts: 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive medical and general community to undertake pioneering research, influence trends in medicine, Scholars in science, medicine, and engineering without incurring Gifts may be made in memory San Diego, CA 92109 administrative overhead. Member dues and event underwriting and obtain major philanthropic funding gifts. As an example of his fundraising skills, he helped of a loved one, or in recognition of an individual on the occasion cover all operating expenses. Members who donate their time 619-276-4010 obtain a $100 million gift from the Lerner family, making possible the creation of the Cleveland of a birthday, anniversary, or special event. All memorials provide all administrative services. 6:00 PM Tented Reception Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in 2002. The Scripps Translational Science Institute, of which and honoraria help build the Endowment. There are many ways to support ARCS Scholars studying to complete 7:00 PM Dinner & Program Dr. Topol is Director, was awarded $20 million from the National Institutes of Health in 2008. In their degrees in science, medicine, and engineering. The first is to To give online: 2009, he co-founded the West Wireless Health Institute in La Jolla, due in large part to a $100 make an annual gift to the Scholar Award Fund. The entire million gift from Gary and Mary West. The same year, the magazine GQ featured him as one of Go to the ARCS website: www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego Mary Fitz, Dinner Co-Chair amount is awarded within a year of receipt. 11 "Rock Stars of Science." Click the turquoise “Donate” button found at the bottom of this 619-298-7193 or The second way to support Scholars is through a gift to the [email protected] Endowment Fund. The principal continues to accrue interest in homepage. Then click the blue “Donate Now” button found Last year, Dr. Topol was named the nation's most influential physician executive by two health perpetuity; Scholar Awards are made from the interest. at the bottom of the linked page. care magazines. But he perseveres in his search for new information, always looking to the Pattie Wellborn, Dinner Co-Chair future. Based on what he had learned so far, and true to form, Dr. Topol stirred the pot once ARCS Legacy Society comprises donors who have provided for the For more information, please contact: 858-459-5654 or ARCS Foundation in their estate plans, thereby insuring the future of more in 2012 when he published a consumer-focused book, The Creative Destruction of Sharon Arbelaez | Vice President, Fund Development [email protected] ARCS Scholars. For further information about how to become a member Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care. The book urges "digital [email protected] | (858) 452-6541 of the Legacy Society, contact Marti Panarisi at (760) 704-6322. Judy Wheatley, Reservations Chair doctoring" of humans, who will be equipped with small digital monitoring devices that will 858-220-4007 or measure all sorts of bodily functions and then send data to smartphones. Topol is also an [email protected] enthusiastic supporter of use of information from the field of genetics. Biosensors and genetics will allow human beings to be digitized and, therefore, to have medical treatment customized. Further information and an Visit Our Web Site electronic version of the invitation He wants to digitize humans. Clearly, Eric Topol still loves gadgets. will be posted on the ARCS website at www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego www.arcsfoundation.org/san_diego/ Don't miss an exciting evening with this science rock star, as he shares his fascination with technology at the 2013 Scientist of the Year Dinner.