Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Supporters,
Over the coming weeks, I, Ron van der Kuil, researcher at MMU, UK, will be sharing a series of crucial videos addressing the growing concerns surrounding aero-toxic syndrome and neuroinflammation of the brain, conditions that are increasingly associated with devastating and life-altering health consequences within the aviation industry.
At the heart of this issue are dedicated aviation professionals whose neurological health, cognitive function, and overall wellbeing have been profoundly affected. Emerging research is examining how exposure to contaminated cabin air may contribute to neuro-inflammation and longer-term neurological injury. These are complex medical challenges that demand urgent, independent scientific investigation.
Groundbreaking work is now being undertaken at Manchester Metropolitan University(MMU) and Amsterdam UMC, alongside advocacy and scientific collaboration supported by the Neuro-Toxicity Research Foundation, The Netherlands. Their combined efforts aim to better understand mechanisms of neuro-toxicity, improve diagnostic clarity, and drive meaningful preventative change.
This research is critical, not only for those already suffering, but for the protection of future generations of crew and passengers worldwide.
I warmly invite you to watch, share, and engage with these upcoming videos. Most importantly, please consider supporting and donating to the Foundation to this essential research. Through awareness, compassion, and collective action, we can help bring clarity, accountability, and safer skies for all.
With gratitude and determination,
Ron.
Watch and listen to this alarming story from a former cabin crew member!
It could happen to you too.
Personal message:
To my colleagues who are still flying: please listen to your body. Don’t ignore the warning signs. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s all in your head, because it isn’t.
Please join me in welcoming Professor Dr. Sarah MacKenzie-Ross, a distinguished Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist with particular expertise in neuro-cognitive impairments within the aviation industry.
Her work focuses on understanding how neurological and cognitive conditions can affect performance in safety-critical environments such as aviation. Through her clinical practice, research, and advisory roles, she has contributed significantly to advancing neuropsychological assessment and guidance for aviation professionals.
In this video, Professor MacKenzie-Ross shares her insights on neurocognitive health, assessment, and their implications for aviation safety and practice.
Let me introduce to you Frank van de Goot.
Frank van de Goot is a Dutch clinical, forensic, and neuro-onco pathologist who studies the human body at both the microscopic and forensic levels. With decades of experience at the intersection of medicine and legal investigation, his work focuses on understanding complex causes of disease, injury, and death.
Over the past 10–12 years, he has been increasingly involved in research on neuro-inflammation and non-occupational aero-toxic syndrome, applying his multidisciplinary expertise in pathology to these emerging medical questions. In this video, we explore his work and insights from a career that bridges clinical pathology, forensic science, and neurological research related to this aero-toxic syndrome research at MMU, UK and Amsterdam UMC.