FWIW, I will give a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Dietetic Association Saturday, and will be making a strong plea for more of our researchers to focus on PD. This research will be peripheral, not directed at a cure. However, if this occurs, it will certainly raise awareness of the need for a cure. Best regards, Kathrynne "Walter O. Huegel" wrote: > > The group that seems to be missing as public advocates for PD > research are the researcher, clinicians and doctors who are involved > with PD research and treatment. Is it my impression that they seem to > be above the fray? If so, how can they become involved? -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/