Alvin L. Ureles M.D. is a professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester, a pioneer in nuclear medicine, with a longstanding concern about astronaut health and welfa...view moreAlvin L. Ureles M.D. is a professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester, a pioneer in nuclear medicine, with a longstanding concern about astronaut health and welfare and the biophysical problems of space medicine. He is an avid astronomer, a Fellow of the Rochester Academy of Science. He is the recipient of numerous local and national medical and community awards for his academic and social services. He is a former Avery Hopwood Literary award winner at the University of Michigan. He is married, with three children and six grandchildren.view less