This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------1E5399D95380982738C34EE5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I post this at intervals because it is important. If you fit the criteria and have not contacted Ms. Orvis, you may help your whole family if you do. Thanks, Nita --------------1E5399D95380982738C34EE5 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <[log in to unmask]> Received: from mail-gw4adm.rcsntx.swbell.net (mail-gw4adm.rcsntx.swbell.net [151.164.60.104]) by mail1.rcsntx.swbell.net (8.8.5/8.8.5) with ESMTP id JAA00937 for <[log in to unmask]>; Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:46:52 -0500 (CDT) Received: from cucis.cis.columbia.edu (cucis.cis.columbia.edu [128.59.160.100]) by mail-gw4adm.rcsntx.swbell.net (8.8.5/8.8.5) with SMTP id JAA06990 for <[log in to unmask]>; Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:46:50 -0500 (CDT) Received: from neuro-gw.cpmc.columbia.edu by cucis.cis.columbia.edu (AIX 3.2/UCB 5.64/4.03) id AA45371; Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:46:45 -0400 Received: From MOVDIS/WORKQUEUE by neuro-gw.cpmc.columbia.edu via Charon-4.0-VROOM with IPX id 100.980803105406.480; 03 Aug 98 10:54:39 +500 Message-Id: <[log in to unmask]> From: "Lisa Orvis" <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:54:00 EDT Subject: Re: pd genetics Priority: normal X-Mailer: Pegasus Mail v3.31 Sorry to take so long to respond...I've been on vacation for the last 2 weeks. Here's another little blurb about our study. Just to let you know, I'll be leaving here at the end of August to teach ninth grade biology. Yes, it's a career change and I'm very excited about it. I don't know yet who will be taking over the study but I'll let you know when I do. Lisa PD Genetics Research 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 that there may be 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 the development of PD. Although we collect some basic environmental information from study participants, 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 pursure 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 168th Street Box 26, New York, NY, 10032, (212) 305-5779, email [log in to unmask] --------------1E5399D95380982738C34EE5--