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To Infinity and Beyond: Human Health in Space

Introduction As NASA continues to reach for the stars, we have a growing need to understand how space exploration missions may affect our astronauts’ health. I will be discussing the different health risks astronauts face in space: bone loss, sleep disruptions, vision changes, and more. I will also touch on some possible solutions that we can use to prevent some of these health problems. This will be critical to understand for safe human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and one day, beyond. Speaker Anna Wadhwa completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She is currently an MD-PhD student in the Health Sciences and Technology (HST) Harvard/MIT MD-PhD program. She has a breadth of experience ranging from computational neuroscience, to neurodevelopmental disorders, to genetics, and more. Her research now broadly pertains to bioastronuatics: what happens to our bodies in space, and what countermeasures we can develop to prevent these problems. Glossary of Important Terms Microgravity: Very low gravity, as experienced by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Hormone: Signals specific body parts (cells and tissues) to function in specific ways. Musculoskeletal: Body system including the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and more. Provides a framework for movement, supporting your body weight, and more. Bone density: How solid the bones are — how much bone mineral is in the bones. Low bone density is associated with weaker bones (more fractures). Circadian rhythm: Internal “clock” of sleeping and waking that affects body patterns such as hormones, eating, and more. These physical, mental, and behavioral changes often follow a 24-hour pattern. Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS): Eye and brain changes from microgravity that cause problems with vision, swelling in the brain, fluid shifts, and more. Approximately 70% of astronauts experience SANS. Resources to learn more NASA Human Research Program (HRP): https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/about NASA HRP article on the human body in space: https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/bodyinspace Article on the NASA Twin Study: https://www.space.com/nasa-twins-stud... TED Talk on the role of private industry in human space exploration: https://tinyurl.com/tedtalk-space Podcast on medicine in extreme environments: https://tinyurl.com/exploration-medic... Want to watch this seminar again and check out other SITN seminars? Check out our YouTube    / sitnboston  , Go to the SITN homepage http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu for more information about our organization and upcoming events.