X-Message-Number: 9349
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 08:18:25 -0500 (EST)
From: Ben Best <>
Subject: SCI.CRYONICS Molecular Biologist's Anti-Aging Research Halted

     Dr. Marguarite Kay is a top-flight molecular biologist at the
University of Arizona. She gave a presentation at the American Academy
of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Conference last December on the aging of
"Band 3" protein (the protein that allows cell membranes to "breath"
by ion transport) and the reduction of Band-3 aging by Vitamin E. 

     I spoke to her after her talk. She is an ardent life-extensionist
and wants to learn more about technical progress being made in cryonics.
Since I expect to attend the Alcor Conference at the beginning of April,
I invited her to attend. She told me that she would like very much to
attend, but the conference overlaps her "Witch Trial". She may be able 
to make some of the conference anyway (the banquet, at least).

     Life-extensionists in Arizona, or who are visiting Arizona for 
the Alcor Conference may be interested in helping Dr. Kay so that she
can continue to do anti-aging research at the University of Arizona.
Below is a summary of her plight.

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WITCH HUNT at the University of Arizona in the tradition of the Salem 
Witch Trials and the Inquisition.
(reference: the Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagon)
We need as many people there as possible in the hope that the presence 
of people will create pressure for the hand-picked panel to at least 
appear fair.

GRAND INQUISITOR: University of Arizona Administration

WITCH until proven innocent at the pre-judged trial: Marguerite M.B. Kay, M.D.
Regents Professor of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Medicine. 
Her duties include, but are not limited to research, teaching, and service.

WHEN: Monday, March 30 starting at 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Tuesday through
Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon, then 1:00 until 5:00PM. Fifteen minute breaks 
at 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Saturday, 4/4/98: 8:30-10:30, and 10:45-12:00 noon.
NOTE: This may be delayed because Dr. Kay's lawyer is seeking judicial review
of the university of arizona's decision to continue to deny her due process.

WHERE: At the University Marriot on campus. if there are changes, a recorded
message will be left at (520) 297-9234.

HISTORY:

   In May, 1996, Dr Kay published a high profile paper in the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences which showed that vitamin E delays
aging of the immune system and brain. The effect was dramatic. The study
was covered by CNN, all major TV and radio stations, news papers and
periodicals nationally and internationally. Within 2 weeks, Dr. Michael
Cusanovich, the Vice President for Research, ordered Dr. Kay out of her
laboratory space on the main campus of the universtiy. Harassment
accelerated. Dr. Kay was required to fill out endless forms, repeatedly
move her lab to multiple new locations, etc.

     The University of Arizona has violated Dr. Kay's due process and US
and AZ Constitutional rights, and is refusing to allow her to be
represented by a lawyer in direct conflict with all applicable policies
and constitutional law. They will make Dr. Kay's lawyer sit there and
whisper to her, but he must leave the room if he speaks. Dr. Kay's
remaining lab in the Medical School was closed to research April, 1997, on
Dr. Cusanovich's orders, and Dr. Kay has been relentlessly harassed by
committees directly under his control. 

    Witch trial will be in front of a hand-picked Committee on Academic
Freedom and Tenure, the composition of which violates all applicable
rules.  Half of this committee, including its Chairman, Dr. T. Cetas, will
serve as prosecuters and half will serve as judges. 

    Dr. Kay has been involved in building a World Class Research Group in
Immunobiology. She is internationally known in the areas of cellular and
molecular aging, immunology, and Alzheimer's disease. The purpose of her
research is to find treatments that will delay or prevent diseases
associated with aging. The goal of her research is to prolong productive
lifespan.  She has had a national and international reputation as a
physician/scientist since her twenties. Dr. Kay has been working on
developing cures for age associated diseases and Alzheimer's disease by
manipulating the immune system and using antioxidants and alternative
medical treatment. Dr. Kay is a Diplomat of the newly formed American
Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, and spoke on her vitamin E research at the
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine meetings in Las Vegas this past
December. Questions? Call Marguerite Kay at 520-297-9234. 

Please send contributions to Dr. Kay's legal defense fund to: Dr. M. Kay's 
Legal Defense Fund c/o Torralba & Assoc Trust Acct, 55 W. Franklin Street, 
Tucson, AZ 85701. Questions? Call Marguerite Kay at 520-297-9234.

   "my candle burns a both ends.
   it may not last the night,
   but oh, my friends,
   and ah, my foes,
   it sheds a wondrous light. . ."
                                    ------Lowell

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