Civilian receives honor for laser medicine research Published Aug. 19, 2008 By Maria Callier Air Force Office of Scientific Research ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc., the world's largest scientific organization dedicated to promoting research, education and high standards of clinical care in the field of medical laser applications, has selected an Air Force civilian for elevation to the status of Fellow. Air Force Office of Scientific Research program manager Dr. Howard Schlossberg is recognized as a world leader in developing laser technologies for military and civilian applications. He joined AFOSR in 1978 and is a staff member of the Directorate of Physics and Electronics. Dr. Schlossberg said the honor probably results from his involvement in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medical Free Electron Laser Program, a pioneering program in merging optical physics, engineering, and medicine to develop beneficial new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, especially for combat casualty care and other military needs. "The program's great success is a result of the extraordinarily talented and devoted people we have funded within it," he said. Dr. Schlossberg's work with AFOSR's laser and optical physics research programs has generated numerous scientific advances to strengthen national defense. He is also a Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Optical Society of America. Dr. Schlossberg has published 25 scientific papers and holds 24 patents. He is also a member of numerous engineering committees and planning boards.