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I asked Ms Orvis to send me this information again. Researchers at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City are conducting a research project on the genetics of PD. The causes of PD are currently unknown. We believe there may genetic factors that play a role in its development. We do not yet know to what extent environmental factors such as diet, smoking, or other lifestyle factors are important for development of PD. Although we collect some basic environmental information, our main goal is to determine the genetic risk factors . In order to do this, participants are asked to supply information about their family tree. Once this information is reviewed by our staff we may wish to peruse is reviewed by our staff we may wish to peruse your family further. This would include: donating a blood sample, sending copies of your medical records, and completing various questionnaires. ALL OF THIS CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE MAIL. We have participants from all over the country! Also,we provide most of the supplies and will reimburse you for any costs you might accrue as a participant. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOUR FAMILY MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 MEMBERS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE. If you would like more information please contact our study coordinator: Lisa J. Orvis, M. S. The Neurological Institute 710 West 168 Street, Box 26 New York, NY, 10032 (212) 305-5779 e-mail:orvis@ movdis.cis columbia.edu I think this is worthwhile and extremely important .We just called Ms Orvis and told her about the two brothers and were accepted. I that if you fit the criteria that you call also. Remember this is EDT and that people in hospitals have varying lunch times. My husband was able to give her enough of the medical history over the phone ( MD). If you miss Ms. Orvis keep trying. they my husband and our chidden, my brother in law and his children. It took very little time and no expense at all.