EXHIBIT 17.1 FROM: William Li [mailto:wli@angio.org] SENT: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 12:54 AM TO: Davidhclarke@aol.com SUBJECT: Thank you Dear David, I'm writing to let you know that I've resigned from DOBI's Board as of yesterday, due to a variety of personal and other reasons. It's been a pleasure working with you as a colleague, and I hope we will stay in touch. Thank you for the opportunity to be involved with DOBI. Warm regards, Will