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LUNG ASSOCIATION 
The “Christmas Seal" People 
November 24, 1976 
Donald S. Fredrickson, M.D., Director 
Dept, of Health, Education, and Welfare 
Public Health Service 
National Institutes of Health 
Bethesda, Maryland 20014 
Dear Dr. Fredrickson: 
In regard to your inquiry about support or conduct of support of recombinant 
deoxyribonucleic acid, our organization has not been involved in either sup- 
port of or conduct of research in this area. 
The NIH guidelines have not been applicable to our research activities. 
Sincerely, 
Doi ig, M.D. 
Medical Director 
/dc 
cc: Mr. G. Riso 
Mr. N. Swearingen 
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