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Raphael "Ray" D’Alonzo, Ph.D., is a Visiting Professor at the University of Massachusetts and retired Associate Director of Research and Development at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals where he had worked for over 31 years and led research programs in bone metabolism, infectious disease, respiratory disease, arthritis, and nutrition. He is also Business and IP Strategy Officer for PA Technologies LLC. Dr. D'Alonzo has published scientific papers on a wide variety of topics from the chemical composition of fats and oils to the pharmacoeconomics of osteoporosis and is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in part, for his contributions to the development of new pharmaceutical agents. Since decompression surgery, he has made a personal effort to increase the awareness of Chiari in the health care sector and to assist others afflicted with the syndrome. He founded and managed the Cincinnati Chiari Support Group from 2000 to 2008 and serves on the research committee of Conquer Chiari. He has three children and two grandchildren and resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife, Marilyn.