Daniel Dumalin MSc
Clinical Research Psychologist and Neurophysiologist
A study on brain damage resulting from exposure to harmful compounds in and around airplanes was started in 2019 by Daniel Dumalin.
Previously, he had noticed a similarity in images and symptoms while studying flight attendants, but it wasn't immediately clear how it related to the workplace on an airplane.
He began looking for more details to get as complete a picture as possible of the unusual work environment aboard an airplane. He looked at the work schedules and the technical specifications of the aircraft. Soon after he began his investigation, he became aware of "aerotoxic syndrome," a recognized problem with air quality in aircraft.
It involves an excessive level of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is not sufficiently broken down, causing overstimulation of the nerves. Examining the scientific literature revealed a link between the harmful compounds in cabin air and the functional deficits in the qEEG that were found.
Daniel Dumalin's personal statement about his work in progress can be read here.
