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483-5111 January 26, 1970
MSC 70-13
HOUSTON_ TEXAS--The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
will conduct a panel discussion_ "On the Role of Clinical Pathology
in Manned Exploration of Space_" on February 12 when the American
Society of Clinical Pathologists meets at the Manned Spacecraft
Center.
Approximately 450 clinical pathologists from the U. S. and
Canada are scheduled to attend the afternoon panel discussion
which will De held in the Building 1 auditorium. Dr. Craig L. Fisher,
Pathologist and Chief Clinical Laboratories at MSC_ is program chair-
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MSC doctors and the titles of their presentations are: Dr. C. L.
Fisher= "Role of Clinical Pathology in the Manned Exploration of Space;"
Dr. W. C. Ale×ander_ "Organization and Functional Responsibilities of
the Clinical Laboratories;" Dr. C. H. Walkinshaw_ "Effects of Lunar
i,_terial on Selected Plant Systems_" Dr. N. D. Jones, "Effects of
Lunar Material on Various S_eeies of Animals;" Dr. S. L. Kimzey_
"Advanced Technique for Retrospective Analysis of Blood Samples
Acquired in Flight;" Dr. C. S. Leach, "Endocrinologic Consequences
of I_nned Space Flight;" Dr. C. L. Fisher_ "Clinical Laboratory
Findings - Pro_ects Gemini and Apollo;" Dr. Tate Minckter_ "Laboratory
and Medical Data Management as Applied to the _nned Flight Program."
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