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Page 2453 1 the -- at most of the hospitals in the Baltimore area. 2 And I served as visiting professor at a 3 number of universities and medical schools throughout 4 the United States and lectured throughout the world. 5 Q What is the Maryland Thoracic Society? 6 A That is the state professional association 7 of specialists in respiratory diseases, which would 8 include pulmonary doctors, anesthesia specialists, all 9 specialists who deal with diseases of the chest. 10 Q Were you president of that organization at 11 any time? 12 A Yes, I believe -13 Q Was that 1991 to 1993? Does that sound 14 correct? 'I 15 A That sounds correct. 16 Q Are you presently involved in any medical 17 research or have you done medical research in the 18 past, Doctor? 19 A Both. I have been active throughout my 20 career with biomedical research and currently remain 21 very active doing research in lung disease.