Microbes: The Effect on Humans and the Environment
(Room 320B)
27 Nov 18
2:00 PM
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3:15 PM
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Ott, Microbiology Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center; Dr. James Novak, Associate Professor of Aerospace Physiology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Thomas Marshburn, Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Dorit Donoviel, Director, TRISH; Dr. Buck Samuel, Assistant Professor, Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research, Baylor College of Medicine
Understanding microorganisms from astronauts and their environment during spaceflight is critical to protecting the crew from disease and ensuring spacecraft performance during exploration missions. NASA, commercial space providers, and terrestrial industry such as energy and pharmaceuticals all benefit from understanding the microbes effecting all aspects of spaceflight and life on Earth.