An Interview with H. Dean and Susan Regis Gibson
Inspired by the possibilities that brain imaging holds for the future, such as the correction, treatment and eventual prevention of complex brain disorders, H. Dean and Susan Regis Gibson are invested in the work of the CCBBI. Through a generous endowment, the Gibson Research Award aids outstanding graduate and undergraduate students who conduct brain imaging research in the center.
“Giving has always been a part of my life – it was clear to us that we wanted to contribute to a cause that would have a farreaching impact on society and its needs. To be a part of these changes is such an honor,” Susan Gibson
With backgrounds in the social sciences and education, coupled with a strong interest in helping researchers in these areas, the Gibsons found supporting the CCBBI a rewarding way to stay involved with groundbreaking research at Ohio State.
Ohio State is one of the very few public research universities in the U.S. using a real-time, multi-disciplinary research approach with a dedicated fMRI staff housed in the Psychology Building.
“This has helped Ohio State recruit, motivate and retain some of the world’s best and brightest researchers, faculty, staff and students from around the state, the U.S. and world,” Dean Gibson
Susan and Dean thoroughly enjoy meeting with Center Director Zhong-Lin Lu, other principal investigators, and especially with Gibson Research Award recipients. These visits provide the opportunity to learn about the research, passion and aspirations of recipients, and demonstrate how the award helps student researchers achieve their goals. Through the Gibsons’ scholarship, highly motivated and dedicated students can delve into their respective areas of interest and uncover data that is a catalyst for change.
“This research could have a profound impact for all people — the marginalized, all races, religions, socioeconomic levels — and bring greater peace, health and happiness to our country and the world. To be part of a movement that is uncovering so much information is indeed an exciting position in which to be!” Dean and Susan Gibson