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Over the last 20 years of our fight to find a cure, billions have been raised and spent researching research. Every great and new finding must be scientifically verified as being duplicated. This takes years and if it is found to be valid, researcher, Universities, or biotech companies must find an established partner to pay for and run clinical trials that cost millions more. The partner or alliance must have the capability to work with the FDA. Of course, venture capital companies that financed the science and Universities require a piece of the pie. The intellectual property ownership becomes patentable. In our economic climate around the world, venture capital companies, universities, biotech and contributors are cutting back. The pie has become smaller. Our community of Parkinsons organizations are receiving fewer support contributions so therefore some research will be pared back. It is an established fact that most research will not in a therapeutic benefit for us. Years of throwing money at the problem hasn't been for naught because some new understandings have emerged. CAMR, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research has been the major lobbying force for stem cell research. Some described their efforts as being a "jobs program for stem cell scientists". Only time will tell if their promise bear fruits. The public treasury is empty so it is unclear how their research will be funded. "Our Money" has already been given to the advantaged. One start-up company that is close to my heart is Medtronics. While I hope and pray that they can refurbish their used neurostimulators for the Third World, I'm not holding my breath until they do. John Cottingham ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn