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I work at the University of Virginia and have just read that the UVa has been selected by the American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) for Advanced Research. According to the article a grant was awarded that will support formation of an Information and Referral Center which will refer patients to specialists in the state and provide information on support groups and other available services. A 24-hour phone system has been established to take patient calls at (804) 982-4482. In addition the the Referral Center a date base of PD patients will be developed to facilitate clinical drug studies and to track the family incidence of the disease. Dr. Fred Wooten is the medical director for the center. Yatta Jacob ([log in to unmask])