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Space Health: Surviving in the Final Frontier

May 12, 2022 @ 4:30 pm8:00 pm

Join us in a screening of a new documentary and panel discussion on space health challenges and breakthroughs in caring for astronauts.

Stop in for a first look at the new documentary, Space Health: Surviving in the Final Frontier, spearheaded by the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH). Stick around to hear from a panel of experts, including the executive director of TRISH and the producer of the documentary, discuss the past, present, and future of space health research, science and innovation through NASA’s Human Research Program as well as demo health-in-space solutions currently used in space and on Earth.

Agenda:

  • 4:30-5:00 PM: Networking
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00: Introduction and documentary screening
  • 6:00 -7:00 PM: Panel Discussion
  • 7:00-8:00 PM: Mingling & Light Bites, Demos of health-in-space solutions featuring TRISH technology

Panelists:

  • Dorit Donoviel, Ph.D., Director TRISH (Moderator)
  • Jennifer Fogarty, Ph.D., TRISH Chief Scientist
  • Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D., TRISH Chief Medical Officer
  • Jeffrey A. Jones, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine
  • David Hock, DDCW, film producer

What is Activation Festival?

Join the Ion May 9 – 13, 2022 to celebrate the official week-long grand opening, known as Activation Festival. Houstonians and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience an array of exciting, futuristic activations and programs along with a stellar lineup of keynote speakers and whimsical experiences throughout the week. In partnership with Microsoft, Chevron, Aramco, Baker Botts, Intel, bp, and Rice Management Company, we are thrilled to open our doors and have the ‘Future of HOU’ on full display for the City of Houston to see! Are HOU ready?

Parking Instructions

Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot, located across the street from The Ion building.

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The Ion
4201 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002 United States
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