Nath comes from a virology background, interested both in immunology and neurology. Current work is zika virus.
Goal is not to become ME expert, goal is to find something.
Study design: any study design is a process in evolution. Things will change as they see necessary (Ex adding another control group)
'We have worldclass expertise' 'we cannot do large studies at NIH, limited beds'
Team member of the study: NIH peeps do not want their name mentioned, others didn't want to be involved at all. Talk about community being antagonistic.
Timeline of study: when you remove control group, got to go to scientific review, go to IRB again. By summer, start enrolling.