This is so very sad to hear. I know Ron and his team worked so hard on this application. If it was up to us patients I'm pretty sure Ron would get all the money and distribute it however he thinks is best. He's the one who orchestrated this whole new scientific movement around ME/CFS. If not for him, I dont know if there even would be such grants from NIH at this moment. And he demonstrated amazing efficiency with his funding, doing so much with so little. Oh, I could only dream what he could do with 10 extra million. Hugs to you and Ron, Janet. This must be hard for you two, finding out that he didnt get the funding. Just remember that in our hearts, Ron's team is best team. And we will continue donating and otherwise supporting it however we can.
Now, everyone. Should we spam the NIH with emails very politely asking why was Ron's application declined, and explaining why we think it should have been accepted?
If I'm not mistaken, Naviaux and Mark Davis were also in his team. Literally all the researchers who have strong leads (aside from the Norwegians) in one team, that got declined.
I think we should insist they make it 4 centers, not 3. Make a petition or something.
What does everyone think?