[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1688]
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             IN HONOR OF THE SANTA BARBARA DIABETES PROJECT

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Santa Barbara 
Diabetes Project, a world-wide collaborative effort to cure and prevent 
recurrent diabetes.
  Since its establishment in 1997 by Director and Chief Scientific 
Officer of the Institute, Dr. Lois Jovanovic, world-renowned scientists 
from across the globe join in Santa Barbara, California to work 
together toward a cure. Over 16 million persons nationwide, including 
14,000 in Santa Barbara County, are afflicted with diabetes. Diabetes 
costs Americans $91 billion in direct medical costs every year, 
including $28.6 million in Medicare fees. I commend the Santa Barbara 
Diabetes Project for their leadership and vision to fight this disease.
  Scientists with expertise in islet transplants, immunology and gene 
therapy have traveled from across the country and the world for one 
goal, a cure for diabetes. I feel privileged to have such a fine 
example of medical genius, collaboration, and commitment in my 
backyard.
  I also commend the Sansum Medical Research Institute for its 
leadership and devotion to providing the oversight, laboratory space, 
and other necessary resources to ensure this project is successful.

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