Samuel Strauss DO MPH, FACPM
Aerospace Medicine
Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
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NASA Johnson Space CenterHuman Test SupportRound Rock, TX 78681
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Summary
- Dr. Samuel Strauss, is a preventive medicine specialist with subspecialty in aerospace medicine. His extensive training includes a residency in aerospace medicine. Dr. Strauss has served in several roles, including as a Senior Flight Surgeon for the US Air Force, and as a Flight Surgeon at NASA Johnson Space Center. His experience extends to emergency medicine, undersea medicine, and occupational medicine. He has published work regarding astronaut medical issues and received numerous awards from the Air Force and NASA, including the Spaceflight Awareness Honoree Award.
Education & Training
USAF School of Aerospace MedicineAerospace Medicine, Residency Aerospace Medicine , Class Senior Officer, 1988 - 1990- The University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Public HealthM.P.H., 1988 - 1989
- Naval Undersea Medical Institute, Naval Submarine BaseQualified, Undersea Medicine, 1972 - 1972
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/NEOMEDInternship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1971
Temple UniversityB.A., 1963 - 1967
Certifications & Licensure
TX State License 2001 - 2027
American Board of Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meritorious Service Metal US Air Force, 1988, 1992, 2000
- Hubble Space Telescope and STS-127 EVA Training National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2010
- EVA Support Team for STS-125/Hubble Space Telescope Johnson Space Center, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Determining spherical lens correction for astronaut training underwater.Jason Porter, C. Robert Gibson, Samuel Strauss
Optometry and Vision Science. 2011-09-01 - 1 citationsSpace medicine at the NASA-JSC, neutral buoyancy laboratory.Samuel Strauss
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. 2008-07-01 - 10 citationsExtravehicular mobility unit training and astronaut injuries.Samuel Strauss, Ralph L. Krog, Alan H. Feiveson
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. 2005-05-01
Journal Articles
- Determining Spherical Lens Correction for Astronaut Training UnderwaterJason Porter PhD, C. Robert Gibson, OD, Samuel Strauss, DO, MPH, Optometry and Vision Science, American Academy of Optometry, 9/1/2011
- The Use of an Extended Ventilation Tube as a Countermeasure for EVA-associated Upper Extremity Medical IssuesJones JA, Hoffman R, Buckland DR, Harvey CM, Bowen CK, Hudy E, Strauss S, Novak J, and Gernhardt ML, Acta Astronautica, 10/1/2008
- Prevention of Pilot Fatigue in Commercial AviationStrauss S, Thai Flight Safety Information, 3rd Quarter, 7/1/2007
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Other
- Evaluation of Hard Upper Torso Shoulder HarnessDe Witt J, Jones JA, Strauss S, et al.
11/1/2007 - Extravehicular Mobility Unit Training Suit SymptomsStrauss S
6/1/2004 - Pilot FatigueStrauss S, Wings Magazine
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Professional Memberships
- Aerospace Medical AssociationFellow
- Fellow
- International Academy of Aviation and Space MedicineFellow
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