In Memory of Professor Wiesław Kowalski
Journal Title: The Polish Journal of Aviation Medicine, Bioengineering and Psychology - Year 2013, Vol 19, Issue 1
Abstract
Colonel, MD, Associate Professor in the Military Institute of Aviation Medicine (WIML), Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Council of WIML, Wiesław Kowalski passed away on April 12, 2013.
Authors and Affiliations
Elżbieta Zakrzewska
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