Summit Agenda

Registration/Exhibit Area Open

Introduction and Welcome Message
Presented by: KBR and UHCL

The NASA Artemis initiative - From Human Performance Perspective
Presented by: Randolph “Komrade” Bresnik, Astronaut and U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Ret. NASA

Exercise Countermeasures over Two Missions: Lessons Learned and Future Implications
Presented by: Luca Parmitano, Astronaut - European Space Agency (ESA)

Artemis from a Human Performance Perspective
Presented by: James Pattarini, MD, MPH, FAsMA, Flight Surgeon, Program Medical Officer - Artemis Human Landing System, NASA - Johnson Space Center

Break

Panel Discussion: The Artemis Initiative Analyzed through a Human Performance Lens

Presented by:

Randolph “Komrade” Bresnik, Astronaut and U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Ret. NASA

Luca Parmitano, Astronaut - European Space Agency (ESA)

James Pattarini, MD, MPH, FAsMA, Flight Surgeon, Program Medical Officer - Artemis Human Landing System, NASA

Kathleen “Kate” Rubins, Ph.D., Atronaut - NASA

Lunch Break

NASA's Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations (H3PO)

Overview of the Human Performance Laboratory
Presented by: Karina Marshall-Goebel, Ph.D., Co-Lead, H3PO Laboratory , NASA

Exercise Physiology and Countermeasures for Spaceflight - Current Questions and Challenges
Presented by: Alyssa Varanoske, Ph.D., CSCS, Human Performance Scientist, H3PO Laboratory, KBR

Lunar Exercise Countermeasures Technology Development and Next Steps
Presented by: Brian Prejean, Ph.D., Human Performance Scientist, H3PO Laboratory, KBR

Occupant Protection in Human Spaceflight
Presented by: Rachel Thompson, Human Performance Engineer, KBR at NASA Johnson Space Center

Variable Pressure Spacesuits and Human Performance Implications
Presented by: Jason Norcross, Senior Scientist, H3PO Laboratory, KBR

Human Performance in Spacesuits and Exploration Operations
Presented by: Patrick Estep, Human Performance Engineer, H3PO Laboratory, GeoControl Systems

Case Studies on Occupant Protection
Presented by: Keegan Yates, Ph.D., Injury Biomechanics Specialist, KBR

Break

Panel Discussion: Human Performance Laboratory

Presented by:

Karina Marshall-Goebel, Ph.D.

Alyssa Varanoske, Ph.D., CSCS

Brian Prejean, Ph.D.

Rachel Thompson, Ph.D.

Jason Norcross

Patrick Estep

Keegan Yates, Ph.D.

Closing Remarks

Welcome and Introduction + Explore Exhibit Area

Keynote: Extreme Environments as a Catalyst for Disruptive Innovation
Presented by: Scott Parazynski, M.D., Astronaut (ret), NASA, OnwardAir, Inc.

Break

Effects of Spaceflight on Musculoskeletal Health: Exercise Considerations for Interplanetary Travel
Presented by: Paul Comfort, Ph.D., Professor of Strength and Conditioning, Edith Cowan University

Break

New Exercise Capabilities in Space
Presented by: Thomas Andersen, CEO, Danish Aerospace Company A/S

Lunch Break

On- and In-Body Biochemical Sensing for Performance and Health Enhancement
Presented by: Jorge Chávez, Ph.D., Scientist, US Air Force Research Laboratory

Break

Commercial Space Food System: Obstacles and Opportunities
Presented by: Rahul Goel, Health and Performance Research on Axiom Missions

Panel Discussion: Medical Standards for Commercial Astronauts

Presented by:

Joan Saary, MD, Ph.D., Director, Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto

Rahul Suresh, MD, Commercial CEO Development Program, Program Medical Officer, NASA

Jennifer Fogarty, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH)

Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D., M.S., Chief Medical Officer/Assistant Professor, Translational Research Institute for Space Health / Baylor College of Medicine

Duncan Hughes, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Virgin Galactic

Michael Harrison, Chief Medical Officer, Axiom Space, Inc.

Dana Levin, Flight Surgeon/Medical Director, Vast Space

Social Event

Welcome and Introduction

Orbital Reef: The Next Generation Space Station
Presented by: Liz Warren, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development, Orbital Reef, Blue Origin

Break

Elevating Human Potential in Space: The Integrated 'Whole Human' Approach
Presented by: Paul Goldberg, Director, Human Performance, Star Harbor

Break

Jumping in Space
Presented by: John Kennett, CEO, Physical Mind London

Lunch Break

STRONG+ER - Transitions & Recent Findings for Human Performance Tech
Presented by: Adam Strang, Ph.D., Product Area Lead - Air & Space Biosciences, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

Break

Panel Discussion: Exercise Countermeasures for Commercial Astronauts

Presented by:

Luke Hughes, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Aerospace Physiology and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University

Marissa Rosenberg, Ph.D., Senior Medical Research Engineer, Commercial Spaceflight Program

Nicole Strock, Ph.D., M.S., Human Performance Scientist, (H-3PO) Laboratory, KBR at NASA Johnson Space Center

Brian Prejean, Ph.D., Lead, Exercise Physiology and Countermeasures, H-3PO Laboratory, KBR at NASA Johnson Space Center

John Kennett, CEO, Physical Mind London

Stuart Lee, Cardiovascular Discipline and Associate Element Scientist, KBR

Mark Guilliams, Spaceflight Human Performance Consultant, KBR, Retired

Break

Closing Address: Spaceflight preparation; a new paradigm for an evolving sector
Presented by: Simon Evetts, Ph.D., R&D Director, Blue Abyss, Northumbria University, UK Space Life & Sciences Association