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Klimas is GONE from UM !

urbantravels

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I join with the general hope that everything possible will be done to facilitate her research, and if this move will do that, then it's a fantastic thing.

(From what I've heard, it doesn't seem likely that she's actually going to Australia, but she can collaborate on research with Australian groups, surely?)

I also hope that she's been successful in training other clinicians to take good care of patients, because we DESPERATELY need more CFS clinicians!!!
 

niall

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Dr. Klimas' Big Move

Sorry to all those Down Under and Up Over but we are keeping Dr. Klimas here in Florida. She will be heading up a new research and treatment center at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.

Patients can still see her at her clinic and may have to pay for the office visit until medical insurance is accepted. Hannah, the office manager, told me that any blood work done will be processed at the Univ. of Miami lab and as such, will be covered by insurance companies.
 

eric_s

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Resesarch and treatment center... i like this concept. It seems they are starting them in some places: Mount Sinai, this one, there's something in Oslo, Norway, i think, and the one they want to start in the UK (Invest in ME, Let's do it for ME). Also Pandora has had plans for such a center for some time.
 

Tristen

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Resesarch and treatment center... i like this concept. It seems they are starting them in some places: Mount Sinai, this one, there's something in Oslo, Norway, i think, and the one they want to start in the UK (Invest in ME, Let's do it for ME). Also Pandora has had plans for such a center for some time.

Also Simmaron, started by Dr Peterson, is a research/treatment facility. He also consults with many other pioneers and researchers, including Dr Klimas. And he is well plugged into the clinical trial circuit.
 
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Georgia
I hope she gets every penny she wants at her new univ. The lack of funding she has to deal with is a disgrace. She might as well be practicing pro bono. Compared to the fees charged by some of the other CFS specialist docs, Dr. Klimas's fee seemed quite reasonable considering the degree of expertise, experience, and undividied you are getting. I hope it rains dollars at her new institution.
 

calzy

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I hope she gets every penny she wants at her new univ. The lack of funding she has to deal with is a disgrace. She might as well be practicing pro bono. Compared to the fees charged by some of the other CFS specialist docs, Dr. Klimas's fee seemed quite reasonable considering the degree of expertise, experience, and undividied you are getting. I hope it rains dollars at her new institution.


Could not have said it better!
 

hensue

Senior Member
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I called today to see if son could get in to see Dr Klimas. The lady said we are in a transition. So hopefully she will call me back.
 

August59

Daughters High School Graduation
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We can share her. Im sure what research she would find would be shared for all. Im just guessing as well??

Dr. Klimas going to Aussie (Bond) may be a good thing. It seems they study things differently and use different test which in conjunction with her test data may reveal some very useful information that could lead to stronger, faster and better treatments. It is a worldwild disease and there is no reason it should not be studied from a world wild standpoint. I just wish any useful information be made available immediately instead of waiting on a damn journal to publish it 2 years after information was discovered.
 

heapsreal

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Dr. Klimas going to Aussie (Bond) may be a good thing. It seems they study things differently and use different test which in conjunction with her test data may reveal some very useful information that could lead to stronger, faster and better treatments. It is a worldwild disease and there is no reason it should not be studied from a world wild standpoint. I just wish any useful information be made available immediately instead of waiting on a damn journal to publish it 2 years after information was discovered.
i know klimas has been in talks with bond uni, so u would think they are sharing info. You would think with the internet that info could be shared quicker,but i suppose also that many hold their cards close to their chest to get more research grants??? Looks like klimas and bond are looking beyond that?? cheers!!!
 

November Girl

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I'm so glad she's moving to another university! She's the CFS doc I hope to see next year, IF I can get my particular Medicare plan to cover the visit. They should, as there is no local CFS specialist, but that's another story.
 

niall

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Florida
I was at Dr. Klimas' clinic last week and she spoke to a group of patients waiting for treatment. She said that she is very pleased with her reception by the officials at Nova Southeastern University. They are most anxious to help her raise money for her clinic and will be giving her a great deal of autonomy in how everything develops. I looked up the board to trustees at Nova--a fairly impressive group of people. This is all good news for us.
 

Kati

Patient in training
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Hi Niall, do you know if Mary-Ann Fletcher is moving too? What about Irma Rey?

Thanks for the news!