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Arnauld Nicogossian
Arnauld Nicogossian
Distinguished Research Professor and Director, Office of International Medical Policy

Website of the Office of International Medical Policy: policy.gmu.edu/oimp

email: anicogos@gmu.edu
phone: 703.993.8217
fax: 703.993.2284
George Mason School of Public Policy
4400 University Drive, MS 3C6
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Tehran University

Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Pulmonary Diseases, Elmhurst Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Services , New York City.

Master of Science in Preventive and Aerospace Medicine, Ohio State University.

Baccalaureate in Biology, College Franco, Iran.

Biography

Arnauld Nicogossian serves as Distinguished Research Professor and Director, Office of International Medical Policy, at the School of Public Policy. He is also a Senior Advisor for Medical and Health Policy to the NASA Office of Chief Health and Medical Systems.

Dr. Nicogossian retired from National Aeronautics and Space Administration in January 3, 2003, after a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He was the Associate Administrator for Life and Microgravity Sciences Office, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Advisor for Health Affairs. Dr. Nicogossian managed and funded an extensive portfolio of research and development grants in the areas of space biology, medicine, physics and chemistry. He was also responsible for the oversight of the NASA workforce and astronauts health programs. He is also a Diplomat of American Board of Preventive Medicine (Aerospace).

Dr. Nicogossian has practiced internal medicine in New York and Fairfax, Virginia, and has published extensively, including the definitive textbook in Space Physiology and Medicine. He has been recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions to space medicine, international collaboration and contributions to improve life on Earth including telemedicine for disaster relief and in support of expeditions into extreme environments. He served as President of three professional societies, and holds a faculty appointment at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Nicogossian is currently conducting research in the area of biodefense, biosafety and international public health policy, and teaches graduate courses in relevant areas of his research activities.

Areas of Expertise

Public Health Policy
Aerospace medicine
Internal medicine
Program/Project management
Science and Technology Policy
Biodefense
Biosecurity