Richard Edward Moon is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Duke University, also serving as the Medical Director of the Hyperbaric Center. His research interests focus on cardiorespiratory function in challenging clinical settings, particularly during the perioperative period and exposure to environmental conditions such as diving and high altitude. His studies examine gas exchange during diving and the pathophysiology of high altitude immersion pulmonary edema, as well as the effects of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia on pulmonary function and tissue oxygenation. He is currently conducting ongoing studies on the impact of respiratory muscle training on chemosensitivity and blood gas levels during stressful breathing scenarios, including underwater exercise. Moon has an extensive educational background, including residencies in Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine, as well as fellowships and graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering from prestigious institutions in Canada. He has a notable history of funded research, including several grants from the Naval Sea Systems Command, NASA, and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, focusing on a variety of innovative projects related to underwater physiology and ultrasound technology.