UK Space Biomedicine Association

08/04/2021

The link for the UKSpaceLABS symposium is now LIVE! Join us on Friday, May 7th for a fantastic day of talks by space experts and the launch of the “Why Space? The Opportunity for Health and Life Science Innovation” position paper! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-space-life-and-biomedical-science-symposium-tickets-145876744269

This symposium will bring the communities of the Space and Health & Life Sciences sectors together to discuss the current & future landscape

10/03/2021

Applying to be an ESA astronaut?👩🏽‍🚀👨🏾‍🚀🧑🏻‍🚀The UKSEDS Aspiring Astronaut Bursary is for those from low socio-economic backgrounds to help cover the cost of the medical examination required for astronaut selection. Check out this fantastic opportunity here:

UKSEDS is the national student space society.

20/11/2020

Join us on Saturday 28th November 13:30-16:00 GMT for the UK SpaceLABS x SGAC Autumn Webinar: Space and Terrestrial Health - the Case for Space Biosciences Innovation in the U.K. 💻🌍🚀👩‍🚀👵🏋️🛏🩺

Tickets are free! Sign up here:

Space and Terrestrial Health & the Case for Space Biosciences Innovation in the UK

19/09/2020

📣CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS!📣 UK Space LABS + are collaborating to bring you a systematic review project, 6 months long, where YOU get to write a review in small groups under the supervision of an expert in the field of space med! Open to all! Projects include space genetics 🧬, 💊, legal concerns in human spaceflight👩🏽‍⚖️, possibility of human hibernation 😴, spaceflight training for commercial participants 👩🏿‍🚀, effects of gravity on the brain 🧠& MORE!
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Call for participants to the Systematic Review Workshop Join us in a six-month long project, selecting one mentor and working on a real systematic review in space medicine and life sciences. Apply now on the form at the bottom of

16/09/2020

Want to know how Systematic Reviews are used in and ? Join us on 19th Sept, 14:00 BST to find out! Talks include how to conduct a systematic review and why they’re useful in ! 🚀🪐🩺💊 Open to all. Sign up here: https://spacegeneration.org/event/pg-smls-systematic-review-workshop-1
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About this webinar: The Systematic Review webinar is a collaboration between SGAC SMLS and UK Space LABS, aiming to attract those with an interest in learning more about systematic reviews, particularly in the context of space medicine. Systematic reviews are a type of literature review that enable....

31/05/2020

The two astronauts aboard NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SpaceX are approaching International Space Station view the live stream here 👉 🚀👨‍🚀

NASA launches, landings, and events. Watch live broadcasts from NASA Television and NASA's social media channels, and a schedule of upcoming live events including news briefings, launches and landings.

23/05/2020

Take your research to a higher level 👇
Fly your Thesis! Call for proposals 2021 🌍🚀🛰
ESA - European Space Agency ESA Education ELGRA-space UK Space Agency UK Space Biomedicine Association Libby Jackson

Take your research to a higher levelImagine your experiment flying onboard the Airbus 310 Zero-G, experiencing free-fall conditions through multiple parabolas. You and/or your teammates are there to directly operate the experiment while discovering the exciting effects of weightlessness. Provided th...

15/05/2020

02/04/2020

We'll be clapping tonight at 8pm to say a massive thank you to all the exceptional laboratory staff working 24/7 to save lives during this pandemic. Come join us as we and .

Please share to highlight the amazing work of biomedical science staff Thank you!

12/02/2020

20/01/2020

With the future of space travel moving forward, which includes commercial spaceflight and an eventual return to the moon, a major focus in the industry has been on the safety of astronauts and even potential passengers. Namely, that of the astronaut suit and its benefits and adaptability in space.

18/11/2019

We're still learning about the potential effect that extended periods spent in space could have on the human body. Now a new health threat has been identified, one which could put lives at risk on long journeys through the cosmos.