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IOSHUA LEDERBERG PRESIDENT ~~ 3Go-/os THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY '~ 1230 YORK AVENUE Dr. Barbara A. Reuter Manager Corporate Support Programs PhiLip Morris, Inc. 100 Park Avenue New York, New York 10017 Dear- Dr. Reuter: ~ . N E W YO R K, I*I Y 10021 August 17,~ lQ~~79 As part of our ongoing program to provide donors with regular reports on significant aspects of the University`'s work, 1: have enclosed brief summaries of recent progress on four important cam-, pus projects. These projects are representative of the breadth and quality of our scientific activities, and thus typify the work whica Philip Morris advanced during the past year through its $25,000 unrestricted grant. Current achievements of Professors Edward.A:hrensr Bruce Erickson~, Neal Miller and Barry Dworkin, and Mary Rifkin are highlighted in the attached material. Dr. Ahrens continues~ his pioneering investi-• gations of cholesterol metabolism, and has made important progress towards elucidating the full extent of cholesterol's pathological role in heart disease;-Dr. Erickson and his colleagues seek to pro- vide new methods of understanding and treating imune--sys.tem diseases through.the synthesis of appropriate peptides; Dr. Dworkin is assist-- ing Professor Miller to expand the clinical application of biofeed- back training; and finally, Dr..Ri:fkin's research with.Professor William Trager on the nature of trypanosonliasis.is yielding unexpected knowledge about both parasitic disease and certain key-life processes, But the University's ability to continue such necessary work is d'ependent on the substantial involvement of many segments of our society. We are striving to both attract the new resources and implement the managerial decisions that will help us to sustain our traditions of excellence in the years ahead. Your continuing interest and support will be a tremendous encouragement to all our endeavors. I am delighted that arrangements are now being made for you and Mr. Alexander Holtzman to attend a luncheon here in the early fall. I look forward to meeting you and your associate then and talking more with you both about the University's current activities and future priorities.

page 2 Dr. Barbara A. Reuter ` August 17, 1979 With deep appreciation for Philip Morris' participation in~ our development efforts, Sincerely, cc: Mr. Joseph F. Cullman Enclosure '} 1 oshua Lederberg/.