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Astronaut physician

David Alexander Wolf, American astronaut, physician. Achievements include patents in field of developments in 3-dimensional human tissue culture techniques and associated cancer research methodology; performing human physiology research on 14-day mission aboard Space Shuttle Columbia.

Background

Wolf, David Alexander was born on August 23, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry C. and Dottie (Marks) Wolf.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with distinction, Purdue University, 1978. Doctor of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1982.

Career

Research scientist Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, 1979-1983. Medical intern Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, 1982-1983. Research scientist Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, 1980—1983.

Aerospace physician National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1983-1990, astronaut, since 1990. Advanced through grades to Lieutenant Colonel Senior Flight Surgeon United States Air Force, 1982—1999. Crew member STS-58 Mission (Columbia), 1993, STS-86 Mission, 1997, STS-112 Mission (Atlantis), 2002, STS-127 Mission (Endeavour), 2009.

Chief Astronaut Office Extravehicular Activity Branch. Technical assignments have included Orbital Vehicle Processing and Test, Kennedy Space Center, 1991—1992, Spacecraft Communications, CAPCOM, 1994—1995. Public speaker in field.

Achievements

  • David Alexander Wolf has been listed as a noteworthy Astronaut, physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Aerospace Medical Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, International Aerobatic Club, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi Eta Sigma.

Connections

Father:
Harry C. Wolf

Mother:
Dottie (Marks) Wolf