August 2004

NUHS researcher to retire

A 19-year veteran of chiropractic research at National University of Health Sciences has announced plans to retire. James Baker, DC, is leaving his position as an associate professor of research and will to return to his native Canada to work on his sculpture, read hundreds of books and write a book of his own on the impact of chiropractic in people’s lives.

Baker entered National in 1981 at the age of 53 after having spent 35 years in industrial engineering and mechanical drafting. At his graduation in 1985, he was awarded the Joseph Janse Outstanding Graduate Award and soon after was appointed as clinical investigator with National’s research department.

Because of his unique background in mechanics and engineering, Baker made invaluable contributions to ongoing research at NUHS.

A short list of Baker’s innovations for research projects include: a calibrated x-ray phantom of a scoliotic spine to compare exposure levels at different locations and examine the effects of positioning on X-ray exposure; a biomechanical model to demonstrate loading of spinal muscles during lifts; an apparatus and procedure to pressurize the intervertebral discs of cadavers for flexion/distraction studies; devices to hold rats for spinal radiography; modifications of durometers to help determine human spinal muscle tension; and establishment of a microbiological laboratory for hazardous specimens.

Source: National University of Health Sciences, www.nuhs.edu

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