
PERSONAL
DATA: Born
April 24, 1959 in West Point, New York, but considers Novato, California,
to be her hometown. Enjoys jigsaw puzzles, juggling, skating, hiking,
music, writing, public speaking, historical novels.
EDUCATION:
Novato High School Novato, California, in 1977; received a bachelor
of arts degree in biochemistry from San Francisco State University in
1981, and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Washington
in 1985. Internship at Transitional Highland General Hospital, Oakland,
California, in 1985. Received certification in Aerospace Medicine from
the School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, in
1988. Completed residency in family practice and GHENTFP at Eastern
Virginia Medical School in 1992. Received certification as a senior
aviation medical examiner from the Federal Aviation Administration in
1995.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Boys and Girls Club; Aerospace Medical Association; Third Baptist Church.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
AWARDS:
Outstanding Young Women of America; National Defense Service Medal;
Air Force Achievement Medal; United States Air Force (USAF) Air Staff
Exceptional Physician Commendation; National Technical Association Distinguished
Scientist Award; Commendation Marin County Board of Supervisors; Commendation
Novato School Board.
EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Cagle's medical training was sponsored by the Health Professions
Scholarship Program, through which she received her commission as a
reserve officer with the United States Air Force, and subsequently was
awarded her board certification in family practice. During her initial
active duty tour at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, she
was selected to attend the School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air
Force Base, Texas. In April 1988, she became certified as a flight surgeon
logging numerous hours in a diversity of aircraft. She was actively
involved in mission support of aircraft providing medical support and
rescue in a variety of aeromedical missions. From 1994 to 1996, Dr.
Cagle served as the Deputy Project Manager for Kelsey-Seybold Clinics,
practicing as an occupational physician at the NASA-JSC Occupational
Health Clinic. In addition to conducting job-related exams, routine
health screenings, and providing acute care for on-site injuries and
illness, she designed the medical protocols and conducted the screenings
for select NASA remote duty operations. Dr. Cagle is a certified FAA
Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, is ACLS Instructor qualified, teaches
fitness courses. Dr. Cagle is a Clinical Assistant Professor at UTMB,
Galveston. She has served on the Volunteer Family Practice Clinical
Faculty at the University of California, Davis, California. While a
USAF reservist, she was assigned to the Pentagon Flight Medicine/Special
Mission Clinic.
NASA
EXPERIENCE:
During May 1989, while a flight surgeon assigned to the 48th Tactical
Hospital, United Kingdom, Dr. Cagle volunteered to serve as the Air
Force Medical Liaison Officer for the STS-30 Atlantis Shuttle Mission
to test the Magellan Spacecraft. She was assigned to the Trans Atlantic
(TAL) Landing site at Banjul, West Africa, to provide emergency rescue
and evacuation of the shuttle crew should it be required. Dr. Cagle
has contributed on-going data to the Longitudinal Study on Astronaut
Health, and has served as a consultant for space telemedicine. She was
a member of the NASA Working Group and traveled to Russia to establish
international medical standards and procedures for astronauts. She also
conducted health screenings of Mir-18 consultants from the Russian Federation.
Selected by NASA in April 1996, Dr. Cagle reported to the Johnson Space
Center in August 1996. Having completed two years of training and evaluation,
she is qualified for flight assignment as a mission specialist. Currently,
Dr. Cagle is assigned technical duties in the Astronaut Office Operations
Planning Branch.
JANUARY
1999