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Welcome to the Aerospace Toxicology Association (ATA). We are a global group of scientists in the fields of toxicology, medicine, and engineering who are working together to understand and manage the impact of human exposure to chemicals while working in and around aircraft.
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In recent news, The Aerospace Toxicology Association (ATA) has been fully recognized as a 501.C3 not-for-profit organization.  ATA is now an affiliate of The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and with this collaboration, a plethora of opportunities will be available to engage with medical aerospace colleagues all throughout the world.  Furthermore, ATA recently attended the AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event provided the opportunity to learn the most recent research in the field, specifically focusing on the effects of toxins on human health in aerospace environments.  At the AsMA meeting on 23 May 2023, ATA gave five presentations:
  • 9264: The State-of-the-Science Regarding Health Impacts of Chemicals in the Cabin Air of Commercial Aircraft - Richard Pleus
  • 9262: Toxicological Assessment of Physiologic Episodes in F/A-18A-F and ES-18G Aircrew - Michael Kosnett
  • 9187: Comparison of Operational Jet Fuel and Noise Exposures - David Mattie
  • 8852: Comparison of Operational Jet Fuel and Noise Exposures: Fuel Exposure Results - Nobuhiro Ohrui
  • 9242: Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Aerospace Toxicology Assessment - Nesrine Ramadan

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Modeling of Blood Lead Levels in Astronauts Exposed to Lead from Microgravity-Accelerated Bone Loss

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Dr. Richard Pleus
Dr. Richard Pleus / Co-Founder
rcpleus@aerotox.org
Dr. Pleus is the Chief Toxicologist/Pharmacologist, Founder, and President of Intertox, a specialist in aerospace toxicology serving all the major aircraft manufacturers, defense contractors, and commercial airlines. He was one of two toxicologists for the U.S. Navy regarding physiological episodes for F/A-18 fighter aircraft and T-45 aircraft. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and studies, and is a frequent speaker on the neurological and toxicological impacts of human exposure to aerospace-related chemicals.
Dr. David Mattie
Dr. David Mattie / Co-Founder 
dmattie@aerotox.org
Dr. Mattie is a Senior Research Toxicologist in the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), where he served as the Program Manager for the Aerospace Toxicology Program, and is currently serving as an Operational Toxicologist in Force Health Protection. His research includes alternative jet fuel toxicity, development of toxicity screening methods, fuel-induced hearing loss, perchlorate, coolants, and new propellants. He is a member of the Society of Toxicology (SOT); Sigma Xi; and Ohio Valley Society of Toxicology (OVSOT) where he served as President from May 2021 to May 2022.

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