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The University of Toledo dedicated the Frederic and Mary Wolfe Center on Health Science
Campus on Friday, June 24, 2011
The dedication honored the Wolfes for their $2.5 million donation in support of diabetes
research at the University through CeDER, the only comprehensive diabetes research center in Northwest Ohio, and a collaboration
between the College of Medicine and Life Sciences and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The ceremony was held at the site of the center, located between the Block Science
and Health Education building. Reception and tours of CeDER and the Wolfe Center followed the dedication.
"Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in the history of diabetes research and
care in Ohio. The center is the brainchild of a group of visionaries... Today, there
is a thriving community of scientists, physicians and educators that contribute to
the outstanding leadership of our school and represent our best hope for the future
of our community…The Wolfe endowment and gift celebrate the progress made in the only
comprehensive diabetes research center in Northwest Ohio...Establishing a research
center at a time of decreasing federal and state support turned out to be as complex
and challenging as the disease itself. But, we followed a strategic plan that allowed
us to build a successful infrastructure... Despite this success, this is not our final
destination. A lot of work remains to be done... ", said Dr. Najjar.
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