Gordon Cable

Gordon Cable is a Professor in the Practice of Space Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU), within the School of Medicine and Psychology. He also serves as Head of Flight Medicine at Human Aerospace Pty Ltd and previously held roles such as Head of Aerospace Medicine Training at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Institute of Aviation Medicine. His affiliations include the Australian Space Agency (2020–2021 as Space Medicine Lead), Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the University of Adelaide, where he contributed to medical student education.

Education:

• MB BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• PGDipAvMED (Postgraduate Diploma in Aviation Medicine)
• GDipOHSMgt (Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management)
• FACAsM (Fellow of the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine)
• FAsMA (Fellow of the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine)
• FRAeS (Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society)

Research Interests: Gordon’s work focuses on Space Medicine, Microgravity Countermeasures, Altitude Physiology, and Clinical Aerospace Medicine. He has pioneered training programs in Space Medicine for the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine and the University of Tasmania’s Healthcare of Remote and Extreme Environments Program. His expertise spans medical challenges in extreme environments, aeromedical certification, and aviation safety.

Scientific Awards:

• Member of the Order of Australia (2015)
• Fellowships from the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine, Aerospace Medical Association, International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, and Royal Aeronautical Society.

Advising & Grants: While no formal grants or advisees are mentioned, Gordon has contributed to medical education at ANU and the University of Adelaide. His roles in training and policy development reflect ongoing mentorship and institutional collaboration.

Labs & Teams: He leads Flight Medicine initiatives at Human Aerospace Pty Ltd and collaborates with the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. His work integrates clinical practice, research, and training across military, civilian, and space medicine domains.