From: "Kaptchuk, Ted Jack"

From: "Kaptchuk, Ted Jack" To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:13:23 +0000 Attachments: Finniss-placebo_Lancet_2010.pdf; ATT00001..htm; Kong_JNeuSci-2006.pdf; ATT00002..htm; kaptchuk_exorcism_Lancet_2009.pdf; ATT00003..htm; kaptchuk_placebo_components_BMJ_2008.pdf; ATT00004..htm like talking at speed levels...thanks. attached are four articles: the BMJ 2008 is a large randomized trial (easy to read and interesting; we've published 8 secondary studies based on this data) the J Neuroscience 2006 is an early mechanistic study (i can barely read it) the Lancet 2009 is a historical piece (absolutely meant to be fun reading) & the Lancet 2010 is a state of the placebo effect (but I'm not primary author; and it is too orthodox for me but i thought I'd send) tell me if you want to see anything else....i didn't send the forthcoming Open-label placebo study or the getting ready to submit migraine paper (tell me if you want to see them); i can also send anthropological and psychological studies and plenty more clinical and mechanistic studies. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! best ted Ted Kaptchuk Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, MA 02215 hone: On Nov 24, 2010, at 4:55 AM, Jeffrey Epstein wrote: Ted „ as you may know, I funded the Placebo work, with AnnHarrington probably fifteen years ago. I was one of the originals on the MBB commitee, being best friends with Henry Rososvskly. then sent Ann to China , then more particle physics, dali lama, with Kosslyn.. What is a good time to call? On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 10:46 PM, Kaptchuk, Ted Jack wrote: Woody, Thank you for the introduction. Jeffrey, Whenever you'd like to talk....i talk placebo most of the time....tell me. EFTA00752086 All my work and the work of my laboratory is about placebo effects and we use a multi-discplinary approach: basic, clinical and social science and collaborate with the humanities (history, ethics, etc.) We published in these areas and have some exciting studies in the pipeline. We can start with a phone call or whatever. Your call. best ted Ted Kaptchuk Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, MA 02215 phone: On Nov 23, 2010, at 3:44 PM, woodson merrell wrote: Jeffrey and Ted, This is an introduction of the two of you to each other. I think you will have a very stimulating, exciting dialogue. I have spoken with each of you about the other. Jeffrey, Ted Kaptchuk is a deeply philosophical scientist. Placebo research has been his special interest for a decade (and Chinese Medicine before that--in addition I am sure to many others). He is actually in the process now of setting up a placebo research center at Harvard--where he has been on the faculty for > 10 years, principally affiliated with their Osher Center for Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. He wrote a wonderful book, The Web That Has No Weaver, about trad Chinese medicine, as the 2nd practitioner to visit China after the thaw in the 70s. He can send you studies, etc. if you would like. Ted, Jeffrey is a very successful investor. But the reason I am recommending he talk with you is that he has a brilliant scientific mind, is very interested in research and recently he has taken a keen interest in some far-reaching questions about the implications of the placebo response. (partly stemming out of his surprise that i would believe in and use homeopathy) I think the two of you will enjoy each other's minds, and possibly come up with some very interesting ideas for future research. Best, Woody Jeffrey Epstein office: Ted Kaptchuk home-office: *********************************************************** The information contained in this communication is EFTA00752087 confidential, may be attorney-client privileged, may constitute inside information, and is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Jeffrey Epstein Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to [email protected], and destroy this communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments. EFTA00752088