The

Director The John Curtin School of Medical Research
R. Porter, F.A.A.

Howard Florey Professor Post Office Box 334, Canberra City 2601

of Medical Research Telegrams CURTMED Canberra

Telephone 062 49 2597

8 August, 1985.

Dr. Joshua Lederberg,
President,

The Rockefeller University,
New York NY 10021,

U.S.A.

Dear Dr. Lederberg,

Thank you for your comments on Biochemistry in this School. I do
appreciate the fact that you have drawn our attention to some key
issues and have emphasised for us the importance of these.

We are addressing the question of genetics. We have three reports now
which emphasize the need for further development of DNA and protein
research. We have (in July) disestablished the Department of Physical
Chemistry and can now approach the review of Biochemistry as a single
discipline. My own writings for purposes of seeking government
funding have also drawn attention to the requirements for research in
parasitology and toxicology. So our Committee, which will meet in
September, will start to grapple with some of the issues to which you
have drawn our attention.

I am most grateful to you for your advice.

"abd

R. Porter.

c.c. School Secretary