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Jeffrey and Ted,

This is an introduction of the two of you to each other. I think you will have a very stimulating, exciting dialogue. I have spoken with each of you about the other.

Jeffrey,

Ted Kaptchuk is a deeply philosophical scientist. Placebo research has been his special interest for a decade (and Chinese Medicine before that--in addition I am sure to many others). He is actually in the process now of setting up a placebo research center at Harvard--where he has been on the faculty for > 10 years, principally affiliated with their Osher Center for Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He wrote a wonderful book, The Wet That Has No Weaver, about trad Chinese medicine, as the 2nd practitioner to visit China after the thaw in the 70s. He can send you studies, etc. if you would like.

Ted,

Jeffrey is a very successful investor. But the reason I am recommending he talk with you

is that he has a brilliant scientific mind, is very interested in research and

recently he has taken a keen interest in some far-reaching questions

about the implications of the placebo response. (partly stemming out of

his surprise that i would believe in and use homeopathy)

I think the two of you will enjoy each other's minds, and possibly come up with some very interesting ideas for future research.

Best,

Woody

Woody, Thank you for the introduction.
Jeffrey, Whenever you'd like to talk....i talk placebo most of the time....tell me.
All my work and the work of my laboratory is about placebo effects and we use a
multi-discplinary approach: basic, clinical and social science and collaborate with
the humanities (history, ethics, etc.)
We published in these areas and have some exciting studies in the pipeline.
We can start with a phone call or whatever.
Your call.

best
ted

Ted Kaptchuk
Associate Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA 02215

Ted „ as you may know, I funded the Placebo work, with AnnHarrington probably fifteen years ago. I was one of the originals on the MBB commitee, being best friends with Henry Rososyskly. then sent Ann to China , then more particle physics, dali lama, with Kosslyn.. What is a good time to call?

Jerry, didn't know about were the hinder of these illustrious projects...Anne Harrington will be joining our Placebo Center as affiliated facul and I havn't asked Steve Kossyn yet. Pm around Wednesday (today) at until noon and then around from 4-6pm; or later in the evening

I'm around most of Sunday and Monday AM until 11 AM, Tuesday till around noon, Wednesday till 1pm,

tell me if if any of these times work for you?

best
ted

• Name: Ted Kaptchuk
• Title: Associate Professor of Medicine
• Institution: Harvard Medical School
• Location: Boston, MA 02215