This from a press release by the Meso Foundation (link to the full release appears at the bottom):

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is excited to announce that, for the first
time, mesothelioma will be included as a research priority within the DoD's Medical Research Program, to begin February 2008. As a candidate research area within the program, mesothelioma investigators are eligible to compete for funding through the program's 2008 grant cycle.

This funding opportunity can serve as a vital resource to the meso community and is another crucial step toward advancing the research and treatment of mesothelioma. The Meso Foundation strongly encourages
mesothelioma investigators to consider submitting applications for funding in 2008, as the interest and engagement shown by the community will likely be a factor in whether mesothelioma is included as a candidate in future
years.

I know I've mentioned it in passing before but it is so important that the asbestos and meso community take this on board and make full and good use of this opportunity that I thought it worth mentioning again.

For full release, click here