George W. Irving, III, DVM, MS
Vice President, S&T Support Services

Professional Experience:
April 1979 to November 1982:
• Program Manager (Biomedical Sciences) Directorate of Life Sciences Air Force Office of Scientific Research Bolling Air Force Base, DC
Formulated, managed, and defended a multimillion dollar contract/in-house research program in aerospace biotechnology. The program concerned the physiological aspects of aerospace environmental stress on human operators: the hazards associated with acceleration, impact, vibration, noise, and ejection from aircraft: the medical basis for aircrew selection, performance evaluation, increased flying effectiveness, and tolerance to stress; and research into the biological basis for advanced goal-seeking computer components for novel information processing systems. Much of this life sciences research involved the use of animals as models for human biologic studies. Served as Review Officer for all animal research in the directorate to assure appropriate use of animals in research and compliance with all applicable Federal animal welfare laws. Interacted as Air Force expert with senior scientists and managers in DoD, Army, Navy, universities, and industry in providing solutions to Air Force research needs in operational support of manned weapon systems.

Served from April 1981 to September 1981 in a part-time capacity as the Military Assistant to the Director for Research, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Research and Advanced Technology (OUSDR&E), the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. Action Officer for numerous research, education, technical information, and congressional issues, to include those involving the use of animals in DoD research and development.

During 1978 to 1981, served on the Examination Committee for the Specialty of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Wrote, administered, and graded this examination for over 40 candidates per year and submitted recommendations to the Executive Board of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine on those who should become board-certified in this specialty.

January 1976 to April 1979:
• Chief, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Washington, DC 20306
Established policy managed and directed the laboratory animal medical program in support of the AFIP's biomedical research mission. Provided consultation on experimental design and techniques. Coordinated the program to ensure efficient use of space, facilities, equipment, personnel, and funding. Provided professional and technical support to investigators to ensure optimum veterinary medical support, humane care, and research utilization of laboratory animals. Established standards and specifications for procurement of animals, animal support equipment, animal husbandry supplies, animal housing units, veterinary medical equipment, and supplies. Conducted training programs for Division personnel, lectured in Institute courses and courses offered by other institutes in the greater Washington, DC area. Conducted and directed research studies to improve laboratory animal sciences. Ensured compliance of the AFIP animal facilities and practices with Federal and military laws and regulations. Planned for future improvements in facilities, staff, and equipment to meet new standards and requirements. Maintained program for personnel safety and preventive medicine.