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Summit Agenda

April 17, 2024

  • Wednesday Schedule
  • 0825- 0900

    Registration/Exihibit Area Open

  • 0900-0915

    Introduction and Welcome Message
    Presented by: KBR and UHCL

  • 0915-0935

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

  • 0935- 0955

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

  • 0955- 1015

    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

  • 1015- 1030

    Break

  • 1030- 1145

    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

  • 1145- 1235

    Lunch Break

  • 1235- 1445

    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

  • 1445- 1500

    Break

  • 1500- 1555

    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.

  • 1555- 1600

    Closing Remarks


April 18, 2024

  • Thursday Schedule
  • 0820- 0900

    Welcome and Introduction + Explore Exhibit Area

  • 0930- 1020

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

  • 1020- 1040

    Break

  • 1040-1130

    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

  • 1130- 1150

    Break

  • 1150- 1235

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

  • 1235- 1340

    Lunch Break

  • 1340-1430

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

  • 1430-1445

    Break

  • 1445- 1535

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

  • 1535- 1605

    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

  • 1630- 1900

    Social Event


April 19, 2024

  • Friday Schedule
  • 0835- 0840

    Welcome and Introduction

  • 0840-0930

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

  • 0930 - 0940

    Break

  • 0940-1030

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

  • 1030 - 1050

    Break

  • 1050-1140

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

  • 1140-1240

    Lunch Break

  • 1240-1330

    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

  • 1330 - 1345 

    Break

  • 1345-1430

    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

  • 1430-1450

    Break

  • 1450-1540

    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

 

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    Phone: 281-283-3381
    HumanPerformance@uhcl.edu

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    2700 Bay Area Blvd
    Houston, TX 77058