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Dear Colleagues and Friends;

Some of you may wonder whether or not AsMA has any impact on the Aeromedical community as a whole; whether there is anything more to our organiza- tion than our annual meeting, networking, and our monthly journal. I can tell you that due to the efforts of so many of you who serve on committees, working groups, and in a host of leadership roles, AsMA contin- ues to be recognized as the voice of international aero- space medicine. Here are but a few examples. There are a number of programs and 'tools’ that are employed by the airlines and military that are de- signed to proactively identify and control those behav- Andrew H. Bellenkes, Ph.D. iors that have the potential to contribute to or directly cause mishaps. Several of these programs involve the released a point paper concerning medical standards as- voluntary and anonymous reporting by aircrews and sociated with civilian passengers who will be on board ground personnel of such behaviors via various means. commercial sub-orbital flights. As a follow-up to this ef- This type of reporting is founded on the principle of fort, AsMA Home Office has been working with both non-attribution and is theoretically non-punitive. One of our Space Medicine Association (Ms. Genie Bopp, these, the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), has President) and Society of NASA Flight Surgeons (Dr. J. been used by airlines for some time. It recently came to Michael Duncan, President) as well as an an Ad Hoc AsMA’s attention, however, that several airlines had group to help define aeromedical standards for the opted to terminate the use of ASAP in the course of their crews of these flights. This point paper is currently operations. AsMA quickly responded. The AsMA under review. Aviation Safety Committee (Dr. Arnold Angelici, Chair) In addition to these examples, AsMA representa- was tasked to explore this issue and provide a response tives actively participate on dozens of panels, commit- to this action. They created a letter strongly recommend- tees, and represent our Association at many other pro- ing that the ASAP program be retained. This letter was fessional society meetings. We are highly recognized by sent to the airlines in question, and the responses to date government, civil, and commercial bodies that create have been promising. plans and policies and control budgets for present and There are other recent examples of AsMA’s impacts future implementation. We are frequently sought out as on flight safety. Dr. Russell Rayman, our Executive the principle resource for aerospace medicine and Director, attended recent National Transportation Safety human factors expertise by professional and lay news Board (NTSB) hearings in Washington, DC, on heli- organizations and publications, especially when there is copter medical evacuation transport safety. It was noted a 'hot topic' issue to be addressed. In other words, we that there are unique man-made and environmental haz- have over these past decades become that voice of aero- ards associated with aeromedical evac operations (e.g., space medicine to whom others first turn. poor weather, power lines, limited space landing zones, As you can see, AsMA is indeed much more than etc.), as is suggested by the mishap/fatality rates for an annual meeting and the Blue Journal; it is a means civil medevac units. There are many reasons for this, in- by which all of us in the plethora of specialties that de- cluding a desire to help patients even if to do so requires fine the umbrella term "aerospace medicine" are able to flying in marginal hazardous conditions. AsMA re- help make policy, provide expert guidance, and, as per sponded to this by tasking the Air Transport Medicine our mission, to "apply and advance scientific knowl- (ATM) Committee (Dr. Nigel Dowdell, Chair) as well as edge to promote and enhance the health, safety and the AsMA home office to prepare a letter addressing performance of those involved in aerospace and related these issues. The letter was approved by AsMA leader- activities." ship and has been forwarded to the NTSB. I look very much forward to seeing you next Finally, you may recall that some time ago, AsMA month at our annual scientific meeting in Los Angeles!

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Airline Pilots Association (ALPA). (The letter Executive is posted under Policy Compendium on our Director’s website.) At the time of this writing, the CEO MEETINGS CALENDAR 2009 of Delta Airlines, Mr. Richard Anderson, sent April 26-29, 2009; American Column a letter to your AsMA Home Office stating Occupational Health Conference; that Delta has reinstated ASAP. Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, CA. The third issue was medical standards for For more information: www.acoem.org; e- commercial space pilots flying suborbital mis- mail: [email protected]. sions. It was strongly recommended to May 3-7, 2009. 80th Annual Scientific Executive Committee by one of our members Meeting of the Aerospace Medical that AsMA prepare a policy statement. Association, Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Rayman Subsequently, CDR Bellenkes assigned this to Angeles, CA. www.asma.org an ad hoc committee in the Home Office. The June 2-4, 2009; 4th International Ad Hoc Committee met in October 2008 and Three Issues Conference on Whole-Body Vibration prepared a position statement. At the time of Injuries; Hilton Montreal Bonaventure this writing, the position statement is under In recent months, AsMA has been studying Hotel, Montreal, PQ, Canada. Info: Institut review. de recherche /Robert-Sauvé en santé et en three important aerospace medicine issues: These three issues are of great interest to medevac helicopter accidents, the Aviation sécurité du travail (IRSST), our Association. As a professional organiza- http://www.irsst.qc.ca/en/home-vibrations- Safety Action Program (ASAP), and tion, we have an obligation to speak our mind. Commercial Space Pilot Medical Certification. 2009.html By doing so rationally and timely, AsMA reaf- June 11-12, 2009; XXIst Annual At the time of this writing, position statements firms its leadership in aerospace medicine and are in various stages of preparation. As is cus- International Occupational Ergonomics and sustains our credibility to outside organiza- Safety Conference 2009; Hilton Garden Inn tomary, once approved, each will be posted on tions, institutions, and governmental agencies. our website, published in the Journal, and for- DFW, Dallas, TX. International Society for warded on to appropriate agencies in govern- occupational Ergonomics & Safety; ment and the civil sector. http://www.isoes.info/conference.htm In recent years, there has been an unaccept- AsMA Future Meetings June 25-27, 2009; Undersea & Hyperbaric able loss of medevac helicopters. Although Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting; this has been noted by the aviation safety com- May 3-7, 2009 Crowne Plaza Los Cabos Grand Faro Beach munity as well as regulators, it really came to Westin Bonaventure Hotel Resort, Mexico. Info: Lisa Tidd/Stacy Rupert a head recently when a medevac helicopter in Los Angeles, CA [email protected]; www.uhms.org Maryland went down, killing three crewmem- June 29-July 2, 2009; 8th USA/Europe bers and the patient. It is believed that some of May 9-13, 2010 Air Traffic Management Research & these crashes are due to crewmembers who Sheraton Hotel; Phoenix, AZ Development Seminar; Napa, CA. FAA and are so anxious to help injured or ill individuals EUROCONTROL, www.atmseminar.org/ that they willingly take off in marginal condi- July 19024, 2009; HCI International May 8-12, 2011 2009—13th International Conference on tions. In some cases helicopter transport may Egan Convention Center not even be necessary when ground trans- Human-Computer Interaction; Town and portation is available. In any event, the Anchorage, AK Country Resort & Convention Center, San National Transportation and Safety Board Diego, CA. http://www.hcii2009.org/ (NTSB) held a meeting in Washington in August 9-14, 2009; IEA 2009—17th February to discuss this issue. In the mean- World Congress on Ergonomics; Beijing while, CDR Bellenkes has asked our Air SAFE Call for Papers Jiuhua International Conference and Transport Medicine Committee, chaired by Dr. Deadline June 19, 2009! Exhibition Center, Beijing, China. Nigel Dowdall, to formulate a position paper International Ergonomics Association, http://www.iea2009.org/ for AsMA with consideration being given to The SAFE Association 2009 Annual October 18-19, 2009; Seventh Annual establishing medical guidelines in determining Symposium will be held October 19-21 at Meeting of the Society for Human the need for air evacuation. the Town & Country Resort and Performance in Extreme Environments; It recently came to our attention that three Convention Center, San Diego, CA.The Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, TX. airlines (Delta, American, and Comair) have SAFE Symposium is the premier interna- http://www.hpee.org/ discontinued their Aviation Safety Action tional showcase for professionals, inven- October 19-23, 2009; 53rd Annual Program (ASAP). This is a program whereby tors, equipment, and systems shaping Meeting of the Human Factors and crewmembers and ground personnel can re- safety in aviation, space, land, and military Ergonomics Society; Grand Hyatt, San port anonymously any safety infractions. disciplines. Antonio, TX. Clearly, its purpose is to enhance aviation Please consider submitting papers, pan- http://hfes.org/web/HFESMeetings/09annualm safety. The three airlines had planned to dis- els, workshops, briefings, demonstrations, eeting.html continue the program mainly because of the and forums. All abstracts must be submit- October 19-21, 2009; SAFE Association perception that those who file a report might ted electronically in MS Word to the SAFE 47th Annual Symposium; Town and Country be subject to disciplinary action. Aerospace Office at [email protected]. Please contact Resort & Convention Center, San Francisco, safety organizations in the U.S. are currently SAFE for a complete Call for Papers form CA. Info: Jeani Benton (541)895-3012; arguing that ASAP is an excellent program so that your entry is properly formatted [email protected]; www.safeassocation.com and should be continued. Subsequently, CDR and contains the necessary information: Bellenkes requested the Aviation Safety SAFE, PO Box 130, Creswell, OR 97426- Committee chaired by Dr. Arnie Angelici to 0130; (541) 895-3012; prepare a letter accordingly. The Committee www.safeassociation.com. has prepared an excellent letter that was ap- Please note that a manuscript or This publication is available in proved by Executive Committee and sent to PowerPoint presentation will be required microform from ProQuest the above three airlines, Federal Aviation for publication in the SAFE Proceedings. www.proquest.com; 1 800-521-060. Administration (FAA), the NTSB, and the

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Paul Bert, the “Father of Pressure email submission of the award package is AsPS Call for Award Physiology.” Nominees will be considered preferred. MS-Word for documents and GIF Nominations for research covering the previous 5-yr pe- or JPEG files for graphics are the preferred by Paul R Gardetto, LtCol, USAF, BSC, CAsP, riod. Limit the nomination to 2 or 3 major file formats. Hard copy nominations will be Awards Committee Chair research contributions. The Award commit- accepted by mail. Awards not submitted on tee considers unrecognized nominations the AsMA form will not be accepted. The Aerospace Physiology Society (AsPS) from the three past years, though it is Nominations should specify the time interval presents three major achievement awards to strongly recommended that those nomina- over which the nominee’s contributions were recognize individuals who perform extraor- tions be updated annually in writing. made. dinary work within the Aerospace Research areas may range from basic science Society and Association members are Physiology Community. Awards will be pre- to research in highly applied areas of aero- strongly encouraged to nominate and recog- sented at the Aerospace Medicine space physiology. Wyle Labs currently spon- nize outstanding contributions by profes- Association's 80th Annual Scientific Meeting, sors the Paul Bert Award. The 2008 winner sionals within the aviation scientific commu- held in Los Angeles, CA, May 3-7, 2009. was LCDR G. Merrill Rice, MC, USN. nity. Nominations may be submitted by Society Awards will be presented at the an- The Fred A. Hitchcock Award recognizes anyone, regardless of AsMA or AsPs mem- nual luncheon, Wednesday, 6 May 2009. career contributions of senior aerospace bership. Chain of command endorsements The AsPS presents three awards. These physiologists for excellence in either opera- are not required for military nominations, awards are presented for outstanding tional aerospace physiology or aerospace but may be considered by the committee. achievement in all areas of aerospace physi- physiology research. The award was estab- Award nominations are due no later than ology: operational support, training, re- lished in 1972, and is named in honor of Fred 17 April 2009. Late nominations will not be search, and leadership. The descriptions of A. Hitchcock Ph.D., co-translator of Paul considered or carried over to the next year. each award are as follows: Bert’s classic work, "Barometric Pressure". Send nominations to the Award Chairman at: The Paul Bert Award recognizes out- International ATMO of San Antonio, TX, Lt.Col. Paul R Gardetto standing research contributions in aerospace sponsors the Fred A. Hitchcock Award with 9209 Mabry Ave. NE physiology. This award was established in an honorarium, a plaque, and an edition of Albuquerque, NM 87109 1969 and was originally given for achieve- Paul Bert's classic work, "Barometric [email protected] ment in operational physiology. It is named Pressure". The Award committee considers in honor of the famous French physiologist, unrecognized nominations from the three past years, though it is strongly recom- SPACE MEDICINE mended that nominations be updated annu- ASSOCIATION MEETING AN- ally in writing. Nominees for the Fred A. Hitchcock Award must be members of AsPS. NOUNCEMENTS Aerospace Physiology The 2008 winner was Col. Donald J. White, Society Member Benefits USAF, BSC. 1) Dr. Joseph Kerwin and Owen The Wiley Post Award recognizes out- Garriott, Skylab astronauts, will be The outstanding network potential standing contributions in direct operational available prior to the SNFS luncheon and the chance to gain knowledge from physiology and aeromedical training and ed- May 6, and the SMA luncheon May the field’s top minds. ucation. In 1972, the Wiley Post Award re- 7th in Los Angeles to sign their newly placed the Paul Bert Award for Operational released book “Homesteading The opportunity to take part in fo- Physiology. It is named in honor of the avia- rums for the integration and utilization tion pioneer Wiley Post. The Wiley Post Space.” of experts in many diverse professional Award is presented for exceptional service fields. Our members have shared their and achievement in operational physiology, 2) The Space Medicine Association expertise in multinational and multi-ser- including education and physiological sup- Luncheon will feature The Wyle vice working groups for altitude effects, port of Department of Defense, FAA, NASA, Invited Lecture by Christian Otto, acceleration, spatial disorientation, pas- or civilian aircrew. The Gentex Corp. of who will talk about medicine at the senger and patient transport, and human Carbondale, PA, sponsors the Wiley Post South Pole and on Mt. Everest and factors. Award with an honorarium and a plaque. how the lessons learned can be ap- Nominees will be considered for the previ- plied to Space Medicine. The opportunity to recognize scien- ous 12-month body of work in operational tific acheivement in the field of aero- physiology. Unrecognized nominations from space physiology. There are three past years will not be considered. The 2008 The SMA luncheon is Thursday, Society awards presented each year. winner was LT Heath M. Clifford, MSC, May 7, at noon. The business meeting The chance to contribute to the suc- USN. and awards ceremony will also be cess and quality of the annual AsMA held during the luncheon. conference. The Society’s Education and AWARD SUBMISSION CRITERIA Training Day has been one of the most DEADLINE: 17 April 2009 widely attended sessions during the an- The standard Aerospace Medical Association Awards form shall be the format. Corporate Member nual conference. The nomination should include the follow- News Online Membership is only $10. 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Colleagues…Friends, have members presenting new dimensions that will lead the way into the future by using Aerospace Nursing Section present knowledge to challenge future un- I can hardly believe it is already April and Garrecht Award Information the conference is just one month away. I am knowns. The Aerospace Nursing Society will carry on this theme through our speaker, Dr. very excited about the upcoming Scientific The Brig. Gen. Claire Garrecht Meeting in Los Angeles: “The Future is Not Marian Sides. Dr. Sides has been a stalwart What It Used to Be”. As our distinguished member of the AsMA as well as the Aerospace Award honors an ANS member for President Dr. Bellenkes mentioned in Febru- Nursing Society for many years. Her experi- the best scientific paper presented ary’s journal, this phrase originated as the title ences in both the military and civilian sectors during the Annual Scientific Meeting of a brief given by the late Arthur C. Clarke, will be invaluable to us as we continue our of the Aerospace Medical Association. author of science fact and fiction classics read journey toward change in aerospace medicine. This award, sponsored by Educational worldwide. I think he was alluding to the per- Like so many of our predecessors, our at- Enterprises, Inc., consists of a plaque tempts to tackle the unknown will ironically ception that even though we diligently plan and honorarium. our futures, there are innumerable factors that lead to our followers being participants in un- foreseen but stimulating challenges. Indeed, Criteria: Membership in the AsMA affect and change the paths on which we find and ANS. Abstract must be submitted ourselves. Our colleague LCdr Christine our future in aeromedical nursing, medicine Cloutier also referred to this fact in her article and travel is not what it used to be. and accepted for presentation. “The Future is Not What It Used to Be: In the Kim Barber, MSN, MBA/HCM, RN Procedure: Five hard copies (or a Aerospace Nursing Society!” With the changes ANS President, 2008-2009 Word document) of the paper follow- in space exploration and aerospace medicine, ing the prescribed format (contact the coupled with continued globalization, we are Join the Aerospace committee chair for format) must be only beginning to explore what we envi- Nursing Society Today! submitted to the Chairperson, Aero- sioned; indeed the Aerospace Nursing Society space Nursing Section Scientific Pro- is changing to meet these demands. Now Dues are just $10 ($5 allied health profes- gram Committee by April 15, 2009: more than ever, we are a multi-faceted group sionals). For further information, contact: of nursing and medical professionals ready to Col. Charles Tupper Diane Fletcher, ANS Treasurer; 7401 Salem 2326 Blue Shutter Rd. create new and exciting futures. Dr., Columbus, MS 39705; This excitement and commitment are ap- [email protected] or Edisto Island, SC 29438 parent in the presentations you will see and [email protected] [email protected] hear in Los Angeles in May. We will again

Space Researchers Developing The inner ear helps control the sense of ori- ing Earth, like the International Space Sta- Tool to Help Disoriented Pilots entation. tion, are better protected from space radia- The researchers are putting emphasis on tion by Earth’s magnetic field. However, as- Not knowing which way is up can have lunar landings due to the challenges of re- tronauts traveling to and living on the moon deadly consequences for pilots. This confu- duced gravity and the unfamiliar, dusty ter- will run the risk of exposure to dangerous sion of the senses, or spatial disorientation rain. Data collected from helicopters will bursts of solar radiation, known as solar par- (SD), is responsible for up to 10% of general play a large role in the research since the ro- ticle events. The radiation dose received will aviation accidents in the United States, with tary-propelled aircrafts‘ movements are most vary depending on whether the crew is in- 90% of these being fatal, according to the like a spacecraft touching down on the side the spacecraft or outside doing a space- FAA. Although there have been no SD acci- Moon. Low-gravity flight experiments and walk or moonwalk. These exposures can dents in space, it is a major concern for astro- lunar lander simulations are slated to begin cause immediate effects, called acute radia- naut pilots. A National Space Biomedical Re- next year. tion sickness. Reactions to this type of expo- search Institute (NSBRI) study is tackling the The project team members believe the on- sure include early symptoms, known as pro- issue by developing a tool that will assist pi- board aids developed for spaceflight will be dromal syndrome, characterized by nausea, lots in real-time to overcome SD. an essential tool for pilots of medical emer- vomiting, and fatigue, followed by potential The project involves specially designed gency helicopters, who often respond to auto skin injury and changes to white blood cell software that monitors the flight of the vehi- accidents on dark, rainy nights when it is easy counts and the immune system. cle—speed, heading, pitch, and altitude— to become disoriented. Military and civilian The research team will assess the acute and the actions of the pilot. The system will pilots are also likely to benefit from the re- effects of radiation exposure from solar use audio and visual cues to alert pilots of search. Additionally, the NSBRI Sensorimotor events, better define the risks, and develop problems before things get out of hand. The Adaptation Team is developing pre-flight and and test methods to protect astronauts. The researchers are also looking at the option of in-flight training countermeasures so that as- CARR will consist of five focused research testing a vest with pager-like vibrators dis- tronauts can adjust more rapidly to weight- projects that will require the use of proton fa- tributed throughout that vibrate in a se- lessness, to other gravitational environments, cilities located at University of Pennsylvania, quence to alert the pilot when an orientation and upon return to Earth‘s gravity. Loma Linda University Medical Center, and correction is needed. Full release and photos can be found at: the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory at To better understand the problems facing www.nsbri.org/NewsPublicOut/ Re- Brookhaven National Laboratory. astronauts, the researchers are building on lease.epl?r=114 In addition, NSBRI projects address other information from previous SD studies for the space health concerns, such as bone and U.S. military and analyzing data from air- Pennsylvania U. Awarded Grant muscle loss, cardiovascular changes, neu- craft accidents and space missions. They for Study of Space Radiation robehavioral and psychosocial factors, re- have consulted with experts such as former mote medical care, and habitability and per- astronaut Dr. Thomas Jones and have tested The University of Pennsylvania School of formance issues such as sleep cycles. the software‘s ability to detect SD incidents. Medicine has been awarded $10 million over Research findings will also impact the un- They are now working to better understand a 5-year period from the National Space Bio- derstanding and treatment of similar medical the differences in craft movement in the at- medical Research Institute (NSBRI). The conditions experienced on Earth. mosphere and in space and how the human grant establishes an NSBRI Center of Acute -- Full release available at: inner ear functions in both environments. Radiation Research (CARR) studying the http://www.nsbri.org/NewsPublicOut/Rele acute effects of space radiation. Crafts orbit- ase.epl?r=113 432 Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine • Vol. 80, No. 4 • April 2009 Send information for publication on this page to: Jennie Bendrick 8825 Redwood Blvd California City, CA 93505 WING NEWS & NOTES 760-373-810; [email protected]

From the President’s Desk… L L Y W PRE-REGISTRATION for the May 3-7 meet- By Peggy Trumbo H O O O D ing is more likely to guarantee you the oppor- tunity to join our tours. Forms can be found in Our work during this busy year on the the AsMA Journal, on the AsMA website, or in Wing board is about to reveal itself in Los your February mailing from The Wing. Mail Angeles on May 3-7 with an exciting and di- yours in right away. verse week of touring, learning, eating, visit- ing, and shopping. Maybe we’ll get some THE VOLUNTEER FORM in the February sleep, too. Wing mailing gives you a chance to get to Our Monday Welcome Reception greets us know other Wing members even better, plus with the panorama of Los Angeles and the helping things run smoothly. No experience hills beyond. We’ll tour all of the great sites of needed! Please mail yours in ASAP. the Los Angeles area on Tuesday and the re- markable Getty Museum on Thursday. The luncheon on Wednesday will be a lovely expe- In Memory of Lillian Billings rience at the historic LA Athletic Club, and shopping is everywhere in Los Angeles – the A former Honorary President of the Wing jewelry district, the fashion district, shopping has died. Lillian Billings, wife of Dr. Charles centers within walking distance of our hotel, BETTE MIDLER’S STAR on the Hollywood Billings of Columbus, OH, died on December the Farmers’ Market, Olvera Street. Bring Walk of Fame. 4, 2008, at her home. She was 89. your walking shoes. Lillian was a member of the U.S. Nurse to move the Wing toward even better support Corps during WWII, followed by various For me, personally, as your Wing president of you, our members. First, the coming week this year, I have worked toward several goals nursing positions, including at the VA in LA will hopefully have an increased Wing Hospital in Tupper Lake, NY, where she met membership with many of you finding a new her future husband, Dr. Charles E. Billings, a member for our group in spite of the economy. resident in medicine at the VA Hospital. They Second, will we be ready with a new website were married in 1955 in Waterloo, NY, and for the Wing? It is still in creation as of this moved to England, where Dr. Billings was a writing, and in May we will find out where flight surgeon in the USAF. we are in that process. Thankfully, Harriet They also lived in Vermont, Ohio, and Hodgson has agreed to be our website mis- California. Lillian was an active volunteer tress. Third, I have tried to bring the Wing throughout her life, working for the Royal Sea into the thoughts of the AsMA Executive Bathing Hospital in Great Britain, the Committee, telling them of our important role American Red Cross, the American Cancer in the wider picture of AsMA (and how they Society, and the El Camino Hospital in really need us to support their members.) California, where she received an award for In looking ahead to the first week of May, I contributing 5,000 hours as a volunteer. The know the efforts of so many of you will make Ohio State University, where she was chief this a fabulous experience for everyone. nurse in the Occupational Health Center, Seeing you there will make everything perfect! awarded her and her husband its Will It is not too late for you to pre-register for the Rannells Service Award for her 10 years of vol- tours if you do it right away. In May I will be unteer work. in The Wing Hospitality Room as much as possible to greet you. Hooray for Hollywood REMINDER: Please bring a small gift to and for all of the happy days we’ll be together be exchanged at our Wing Welcoming in Los Angeles. Reception on Monday, May 4. The favor should be inexpensive and reflect your Average Temperature in LA in early May home-geographic area. I treasure those during the last few years has been a high in from over the years: pineapple candles the mid to upper 70s, low at night in the mid from Florida, a small steer in an astronaut THE KODAK THEATRE--Site of The Oscars. 50s. suit from Houston, an English teacup, a book of poems signed by the author, lovely notecards from Cape Cod. Too many to list them all here.--Peggy

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Focus on Members: velopment program for the group that will in- Navy from 1941-1943, then received a B.S. in clude several new sites and additional services Zoology from Northwestern University in Richard G. Snyder for the families of agricultural central valley of Evanston, IL, in 1944 and earned his medical California. degree at Northwestern University Medical Richard G. Snyder, M.A., Ph.D., DABFA School in Chicago in ret., a Fellow and Life Member, has donated a Col. Christopher S. Williams, USAF, MC, 1947. He interned at large portion of his aviation medical library to formerly the Commander, 10th Medical Chicago Wesley Embry-Riddle Operations Squadron at the USAF Academy, Memorial Hospital Aeronautical CO, is now Senior Executive Director for from 1947-1948, and University's Aviation Traumatic Brain Injury at the Defense Centers then remained as a res- Safety and Security of Excellence in Washington, DC. ident until 1949, and Archives in Prescott, then was a resident AZ. The archives was Lt.Col. Randy P. McCalip, USAF, BSC, is again, this time in in- founded in 2004 and currently serving at 14 MDOS at Columbus ternal medicine, from promotes research in AFB, MS, and was promoted to Lieutenant 1955-1956. In 1950, he aviation and avia- Colonel in March. He was recently awarded received an M.S. de- tion/aerospace safety USAF Aerospace Physiology Field Grade gree in physiology from Northwestern and security by making Officer of the Year. University Graduate School in Chicago and available primary, earned a Ph.D. in physiology in 1955 from unique records, manuscripts, and other mate- the University of Texas Medical Branch in rials to the academic and aviation communi- New Members Galveston after 5 years of duty in the U.S. ties. Dr. Snyder's unique collection includes Al-Zaidi, Jamil H., Bethany, OK Air Force. He was assigned to the Air Force 3200 books and 17,100 scientific papers, re- Clapson, John B., M.D., FRCS(C), Saskatoon, School of Aviation Medicine (USAFSAM) as ports, crash and impact tests and films. Topics SK, Canada a USAF captain in 1951 and enrolled in the include crashworthiness studies and crash Duda, Kevin R., Ph.D., Cambridge, MA primary course in aviation medicine to re- tests, human impact and deceleration toler- Feuillie, Vincent, M.D., Roissy CGD Cedex, ceive his flight surgeon rating. Until 1955, ances, restraint, crash fire, survival, free-falls, France Dr. Carter served as an instructor and re- ejection, accident reports, forensic and biome- Gaither, Jessica M., BSN, MSN, Titusville, FL search physiologist at USAFSAM and was chanics. Many studies and test reports relate Kouyomdjian, Camile B., Braganca Paulista, the officer in charge of the altitude chamber to biomedical research including vertebral or Brazil training unit. During this time, he acted as brain trauma. This collection will be housed in Levin, Dana R., Philadelphia, PA Deputy Chief of the Department of new library facilities under construction at Lim, Jeongku, M.Sc., Beavercreek, OH Physiology for 3 years, and assumed the re- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Luther, David J., Lt.Col., USAF, MC, APO, AE sponsibilities for the department during the Previously, the University of Northern Maertens, Nathan B., Capt., USAF, Cham- absence of the department chief. He also par- California established the "Richard G. Snyder paign, IL ticipated in the field testing of a new full- library collection for physical anthropology" Maher, Declan, M.B., B.Ch., Dublin, Ireland body respirator in conjunction with USAF- for some 2200 books contributed. In 1966 the Masson, Angela, M.A., M.P.A., Ph.D., Saint SAM and the Military Air Transport Service. USAF School of Aviation at Brooks had recog- Augustine, FL In 1956, he became Assistant Professor of nized Dr. Snyder for his foresight and efforts Maus, Lisa A., FLT LT, RAAF, M.B.B.S., Physiology and Preventive Medicine at Ohio to obtain an acceleration bibliography "which Carrington, Australia State University College of Medicine. His re- would make the library at USAFSAM the Moe, Jacob, M.D., Sola, Norway sponsibilities there included development of largest repository of acceleration literature in Muhlecke, Kimberly L., TSgt. USAF, the residency program for training civilians the world." Dr. Snyder has had 50 years of avi- Panama, FL for certification by the American Board of ation research experience focusing on human Myden M., Meer Ahmad A., M.B., B.S., Preventive Medicine in Aviation Medicine tolerance and crash protection, resulting in Petaling Aya, Malaysia and Occupational Medicine. In 1956, he be- some 400 publications and reports, and over Nesheim, Geir B., M.D., Oslo, Norway came a Research Consultant at the Ohio State 2000 crash investigations (himself surviving 6 Nooij, Suzanne, Ph.D., Amersfoort, The Tuberculosis Hospital in Columbus. From aircraft crashes, including a helicopter crash Netherlands 1955 to 1959, he also served as an Aviation and a ditching, and 100 combat missions). He Oakes, Margaret A., M.A., M.Sc., Fleet, Medical Specialist, Consultant, in the is Professor Emeritus of (Biological) Hampshire, UK Department of Engineering at North Anthropology and Research Scientist Reda, Abdelhamid, M.B., B.Ch., FRCS, Dubai, American Aviation, Inc., in Columbus, OH, Emeritus, the University of Michigan, Ann United Arab Emirates and was a Research Supervisor at the Arbor. In 2006 the University of Michigan es- Ross, Donald E., M.B., Ch.B., D.Av.Med., Research Foundation, Ohio State University. tablished a Named Professorship, the "Richard Henlow, UK In addition, he served as a Clinical Instructor G. Snyder Distinguished University Professor Swanson, John D., IV, M.D., Coeur dAlene, ID in Medicine at University Hospital in of Industrial and Operations Engineering." Wahl, Patrick D., LCDR, CN, MC, Winnipeg, Columbus from 1955-1960. MB, Canada In 1960, he joined the Mayo Clinic, where News of Members: he continued his research in areas such as al- Col. Joseph B. Anderson, USAF, MC, FS, titude acclimatization, hypoxia effects, and who was the Commander, 30th Medical In Memoriam: explosive decompression. During his time at Group, Vandenberg AFB, CA, has transferred Former AsMA President Earl the Mayo Clinic, he served as Chairman of and is now the Command Surgeon, Combined the Division of Preventive Medicine and as Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. T. Carter Has Died Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine of the Mayo Foundation David Canton, D.O., M.P.H., J.D., has re- Earl T. Carter, M.D., Ph.D.(Ret.), AsMA and the University of Minnesota. He retired tired from the U.S. Public Health Service and President from 1973-74, died in February at from the Mayo Clinic in 1987. has assumed the position of medical director the age of 86. He is best known for his nearly Dr. Carter was awarded the Walter M. for the Emanuel Physician Group in Turlock, 30 years of research and teaching at the Boothby Award from AsMA in 1965 for "out- CA. The Group has partnered with Emanuel Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Born in standing research directed at the promotion Medical Center to spearhead a growth and de- Baltimore, MD, Dr. Carter served in the See CARTER, p. 435. 434 Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine • Vol. 80, No. 4 • April 2009 CARTER, from p. 434. Air Force Base, FL, responsible for medical foundations of our careers. We shall greatly of health and prevention of disease in profes- support to NASA tracking and recovery sta- miss his kind guidance and thoughtful wis- sional airline pilots." He was also a Fellow of tions across the Atlantic; 1969-1972 – Internal dom, and forever appreciate the many contri- the Association and served in numerous Medicine Residency, USAF Medical Center, butions he made to our specialty and the ways, including as Chairman of the Keesler AFB, MS; 1972-1973 – Chief of foundations he helped to build. Education and Training Committee, as an Hospital Services, USAF Hospital, Ramey elected member of the Executive Council, as AFB, Puerto Rico; 1973-1974 - Chief of the a member of the editorial board for the Evaluation function at the USAF School of Isao Kuroda Journal for 10 years, and as President of the Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Airlines Medical Directors Association, a TX; 1974-1977 - Commander (CEO), USAF AsMA has learned that Isao Kuroda, M.D., constituent group of AsMA, from 1976-1977. Hospital, Homestead Air Force Base, FL; Lt.Gen., JASDF, died recently. Born in He presented papers at the Annual Scientific 1977-1980 - Commander , USAF Hospital Hokkaido, Japan, Lt.Gen. Kuroda received Meeting regularly and served on the Wiesbaden, Germany, where he was in his M.D. in 1951 from Hokkaido University Registration Committee, the Scientific charge of the evaluation services for hostage Medical School. Before entering the Japan Program Committee, and the Technical and prisoner return from the Tehran, Iran- Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in 1957, he Exhibits Committee. Part of his activities as a U.S. Embassy episode November 1979- worked at both Hokkaido University and at member of the Aviation Sub-Committee of January 1981; and 1980-1983 - Commander, the Institute of Public Health. He graduated the Committee on Standards of the American USAF Medical Center, Wright Patterson AFB, from the primary Board of Preventive Medicine was to revise OH. course in aviation med- and prepare questions for the examination During these military assignments he flew icine in 1959 and the for certification. He served on the Research more than 2300 hours in 37 different types of advanced course at the Advisory Council to the Civil Air Surgeon of aircraft as a Flight Surgeon, including 11 USAF School of the Federal Aviation Administration. He was combat missions in Southeast Asia. Even Aerospace Medicine also a Diplomate in Aviation Medicine of the when he had risen to the position of hospital (USAFSAM) at Brooks American Board of Preventive Medicine, a commander, Dr. “Bud” continued to respond AFB, TX, in 1966. From Fellow of the American College of Physicians to Flight Line Emergencies and worked shifts 1952 to 1953, he was an and the American College of Preventive in his hospital Emergency Departments. Assistant in the Medicine, and a member of the American Dr. Ferguson then served at the Kennedy Department of Physiological Society, the American Medical Space Center as Associate General Manager, Physiology at Association, the American College of Chest Director, Occupational Medicine and Hokkaido University, then served as a Physicians, the American Rheumatism Environmental Health Services ( EG&G) and Technical Official in the Nutritional and Association, and the Civil Aviation Medical Medical Director of Emergency Medical Biochemical Branch at the Institute of Public Association. Services from 1983-1996. From 1996-2009 he Health until 1957. was the Medical Director of ALS services for After joining the JASDF in 1957, he be- the Cape Canaveral Fire Dept. From 1996- came the Chief of the Aeromedical Branch, Emmett B. “Bud” Ferguson, 1998 he was manager for the NASA Medical Division, Air Staff Office, in 1962. Jr. Occupational Health Program for Bionetics From 1966-1969 he served as Chief of the By Jeff Myers, M.D. Corporation. And from 1998-2009 he was the Flight Safety Section at the Aeromedical Regional Medical Director and Senior Laboratory in the JASDF. During this period, Dr. “Bud” Ferguson passed away Tuesday, Advisor for Comprehensive Health Services in 1967, he was a member of the Survey January 27, 2009. A long-time AsMA mem- at Cape Canaveral, FL, where he also served Group of Aptitude for Civilian Pilots from ber, Dr. Ferguson became a Fellow in 1984 as Medical Director for the Raytheon Polar the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau to the United and received the Space Medicine Branch Services U.S. Antarctic Program. States and Europe. Hubertus Strughold Dr. Ferguson was a member or Fellow of From 1969-1970, Kuroda served as Chief of Award in 1994. He some 36 professional organizations (includ- the 2nd Branch at the Aeromedical was one of the modern ing AsMA, SMA, and SNFS), Boards, and ad- Laboratory. From 1969-1977, he also served pioneers in the field of visory committees. He was an FAA Medical as a Technical Official on the Accident Aerospace Medicine, Examiner. His publications and contribu- Investigation Board of the Ministry of having served as tions to the medical literature number over Transportation and was promoted to Colonel Director of 100 documents. He was board certified in 5 in 1970. From 1970-1977, he was the Chief of Bioastronautics for the medical specialties including: Family the 1st Branch at the Aeromedical USAF Eastern Test Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Laboratory. In 1977 He was promoted to Range and later as Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Major General and became Director of the Director of Occupational Medicine. His awards in- Medical Department at the Air Staff Office, Occupational Medicine cluded: The President’s Award for the JASDF equivalent of the USAF Surgeon and Environmental Health Services at the Outstanding Service, American College of General. He was promoted again, to Kennedy Space Center where he personally Occupational and Environmental Medicine Lieutenant General, in 1980, and became the served as Triage Physician for over 50 Space (2001); The President’s Award, American Commander of the Aeromedical Laboratory. Shuttle Launches. College of Occupational Medicine and Lt.Gen. Kuroda was awarded the Emmet B. Ferguson, Jr., was born in Environmental Medicine (1997); The Raymond F. Longacre Award in 1981 from Augusta, AR. He received his M.D. from the Hubertus Strughold Award, Space Medicine the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) University of Oklahoma School of Medicine Branch, Aerospace Medicine Association for "outstanding accomplishment in the psy- in 1959. He completed his internship at (1994); The NASA Public Service Medal chological and psychiatric aspects of Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, FL, in (1991); The NASA Headquarters Aerospace Medicine" and "for contributing 1960. He then joined the U.S. Air Force Occupational Health Program Award (1990); significantly to aviation safety in Japan" and where he served for 23 years, including the The Air Force Legion of Merit (1977 & 1983); was also a Fellow of AsMA. He held the following assignments: 1960-1962 – Director The Air Force Meritorious Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal of the National of Flight Medicine, 861st Medical Group (1969 & 1980); The National Aeronautics and Defense Medical Society and the 3rd Degree (SAC), Glasgow Air Force Base, MT; 1962- Space Administration Award (1969); and The Commendation for Aviation Safety of the 1964 – Director of Preventive, Aerospace and Florida Occupational Physician of the Year Chief of the Air Staff, JASDF. He was Occupational Medicine Services, 861st by the State of Florida Occupational Health President of the Japan Society of Aerospace Medical Group (SAC) Andersen Air Force Nursing Association (1986). and Environmental Medicine, Secretary Base, Guam; 1964-1965 – earned the MPH As is apparent from the enormous scope General of the National Defense Medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and depth of his life experience, Dr. “Bud” Society, and Councilor of the Japan School of Hygiene and Public Health; 1965- was indeed a unique individual even among Ergonomics Research Society, and a member 1967 – USAF Aerospace Medicine Residency; the unique individuals who have come to of the Medico-Legal Society of Japan and the 1967-1969 – Deputy Director and Director epitomize the field of Aerospace Medicine. Organization Committee of the 8th Bioastronautics, USAF Eastern Test Range, Dr. “Bud” was a mentor to many of us International Congress of Ergonomics. He Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick and was instrumental in helping us form the See KURODA, p. 436. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine • Vol. 80, No. 4 • April 2009 435 KURODA, from p. 435. was also an Honorary Member of the Korean Members! Please visit our website: CLASSIFIED ADS Medical Association and the Korean Military www.asma.org Medical Association, and in 1978 was made an Honorary Flight Surgeon for the Republic POSITION AVAILABLE of Korea Air Force. He spent 7 years system- Log into the Members Only page, atically researching in-flight visibility and where you can: look-around patterns to prevent mid-air col- • Update your address, phone num- PATIENT SAFETY PHYSICIAN--The VA lisions and presented the results of that ber, and e-mail address National Center for Patient Safety, Ann study in 1978 as a special lecture at the • Access the Blue Journal online Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a Patient Safety International Ergophthalmological • View Association news Physician. The successful candidate will be Symposium. That same year, he also pre- • Renew your membership involved in the development, implementa- sented a special lecture on impact injuries • View the Job Fair and online classi- tion, operation, and evaluation of many pa- and their analysis at the annual meeting of fieds tient safety programs, including patient the Japanese Counsel of Traffic Science. He -- and much more! safety training for physicians, nurses, and was the author of seven books, including others; special clinical projects related to “Flyer's Mind,” an in-depth psychological patient safety; human factors engineering study of the pilot with the goal of improving Aviation Space and Environmental analysis of adverse events and close calls; flight safety. He was personally involved in and information tool development. Board 55 aircraft accident investigations for the Medicine Seeks New Editor in Chief certified/eligible physicians with a current, JASDF and 8 for civil authorities and was unrestricted license to practice medicine in widely published with over 80 papers to his The Aerospace Medical Association credit. (AsMA) is seeking applicants for the posi- any of the 50 U.S. states may apply. tion of Editor in Chief of the Association’s Occasional overnight travel. EOE. journal, Aviation Space and Environmental For additional information and applica- Obituary Listings Medicine (ASEM). The Editor in Chief tion instructions, see: should be someone with a breadth of expe- www.patientsafety.gov/jobs.html Stanley Diamond, M.D., Davis, CA, died in rience in research and a substantial number July 2008 at the age of 91. A native of of journal publications. The ideal applicant Portland, OR, he was a former AsMA Fellow, will possess a doctoral degree (M.D., D.O., Emeritus member, and author. He joined or Ph.D.), have published in peer-reviewed Aerospace Medical Association AsMA in 1957 and was active on many com- journals, and be familiar with the AsMA (ex- Seeks Executive Director mittees during the 1960s and 70s. An oph- amples: member for several years, at- tended/presented at multiple meetings, ac- thalmologist, Dr. Diamond published many The Aerospace Medical articles on pilot vision, including the review tive in Committees or Constituents). Major responsibilities, a position description, and Association (AsMA) is seeking appli- article, “Excimer Laser Photorefractive cants for the position of Executive Keratectomy (PRK) for Myopia—Present other information are available via the Status: Aerospace Considerations” (Aviation, Announcements section at www.asma.org. Director. The Executive Director Space, and Environmental Medicine in July, This is a part-time position that will not serves as the chief operating officer 1995). Dr. Diamond remained in private require relocation, but will require high- responsible for all management, ad- practice of ophthalmology in California for speed internet access. Salary and benefits ministration and professional activi- many years. He enjoyed a lifetime of aero- will be discussed as part of the applicant ties of the Association. Applicants space medicine and his grandson is pursuing evaluation process. should possess a doctoral degree and a career in aerospace engineering. Applications should include a 1- to 2- page narrative describing interest, profes- be familiar with the AsMA. Major re- sional qualifications, and a vision for the fu- sponsibilities include membership A. Russell Kempton, M.D., Toronto, Ontario, services, planning and conducting an Canada, died recently at the age of 77. He was ture of ASEM. A current CV is also required. a former Emeritus member of AsMA, having The application deadline is 31 March 2008. If annual scientific meeting, publishing joined in 1970. Dr. Kempton received his M.D. invited, applicants must be available for in- a scientific journal, and conducting from Dalhousie University in 1952 and became terview during the next Annual Scientific liaison with related national and in- a Regional Medical Officer, Civil Aviation Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, May 3-7, 2009. ternational organizations. Salary will Medicine, in Toronto in 1970. Email completed applications (as PDF at- be commensurate with these respon- tachments) to the Search Committee Chair, sibilities and the experience of the Dr. James Webb, at [email protected]. William Ross Adey, M.B.B.S., Redlands, CA, applicant. Applications should in- died recently at the age of 76. A native of clude a 1- to 2-page narrative de- Australia, he received his medical degrees scribing interest, professional qualifi- from the University of Adelaide in 1949. He Aviation Medicine Scholarship emigrated to the United States and became cations, and vision for the Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the The International Academy of Association. Also include a profes- University of California at Los Angeles School Aviation and Space Medicine has a well- sional resume, salary history, and of Medicine and Director of the Space Biology established Scholarship Program, the salary requirements. A position de- Laboratory, Brain Research Institute. He pub- aims of which are to enable young physi- scription may be obtained by calling lished over 100 papers in brain research and cians who are starting on a career in aero- space medicine to either attend a formal (301) 469-5461. Mail applications to: related fields. He joined AsMA in 1962 and be- Robert R. McMeekin, M.D, Chair, came an Emeritus member in 1997.. course of instruction in aerospace medi- cine or to work in a recognized aerospace Search Committee, 7435 Arrowood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817-2822. Dick Cason, M.D., Hillsboro, TX, has died. He medicine training or research institute for received his M.D. degree from University of instruction, and for research experience in Texas, Galveston in 1945. He joined AsMA in the discipline. This scholarship is for 1961 and became an Emeritus member in 1996. $15,000 US. The deadline for application INDEX TO ADVERTISERS for the current scholarship is June 30, Aerospace Medical Association Joseph P. Pollard, of Arlington, VA, has died. 2009. Advance Registration Form ...... iii A native of Virginia, he attended the College Scholarship Application Form - Corporate Members ...... viii of William and Mary and received his M.D. Individuals wishing to apply for this Hotel Form ...... ii from the University of Virginia in 1939. He Scholarship may print a copy of the Information for Authors . . . . .Cover III joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and attended Scholarship Application Form in English Membership Application ...... vii the Naval School of Aviation Medicine in or French from the IAASM website at Wing Registration Form ...... v Pensacola. He joined AsMA in 1947. http://www.iaasm.org ETC ...... Cover IV

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