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An Open Letter to Dr. Koroshetz

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Jennie Spotila

The following text is an open letter that I sent to Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke. A plea for sanity, respect and science Dr. Koroshetz, I write to you tonight to personally … Continue reading →

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Protesting Per Fink

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Jennie Spotila

#MEAction New York is holding a protest at Columbia University on Saturday, October 20, 2018 against the misinformation about ME that Dr. Per Fink is spreading to New York medical providers at the 4th Columbia Psychosomatics Conference. Who is Per … Continue reading →

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The Truth Is Not Always Nice

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Jennie Spotila

My parents used to tell me, “If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.” But they also raised me to tell the truth, especially when speaking to authority. I have to say some true things today, … Continue reading →

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NIH Attitudes Affect Policy: A Story In Two Parts

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jennie Spotila

The current situation for ME research at NIH is still a problem, despite the fact that the RFAs will increase spending on ME by a significant percentage. I say this based on two things: what the ME field needs to … Continue reading →

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The Proverbial Olive Branch

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Jennie Spotila

In what will probably be the last word from NIH on the invited lecture by Dr. Edward Shorter, the Trans-NIH ME/CFS Working Group has issued a follow up response to the ME community. For background, read my open letter to … Continue reading →

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Enough Is Enough

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Jennie Spotila

After I pointed out to Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Chair of the Trans-NIH ME/CFS Working Group, that NIH had invited a speaker who has publicly insulted people with ME/CFS and anyone who takes this disease seriously, Dr. Koroshetz responded that “inclusion … Continue reading →

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