That division between basic research and applied research in clinical settings is very artificial, and I believe that both types of research go hand in hand. This is something we do quite well in Canada, and so I do not think that there is a real conflict or debate.
Certain physicians are more interested in doing clinical or applied research, but my personal conviction is that ultimately, especially given the explosion of these neurodegenerative diseases, if we really want to see the end of these problems, the answers will come from basic research. That said, I would not agree that we have to devote all of the resources to it. Dr. Hu's case is a perfect example: by carrying out very fundamental research, he comes up with some very practical results. And there are many other such examples. Often—