Space Biology Space Life and Physical Sciences Division Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate David Tomko, Ph.D., Program Scientist National Academy of Science Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space October 31, 2017 3:15 – 4:00 PM Research for Human Exploration Space Biology RESEARCH FOR HUMAN EXPLORATION Nicki Rayl, Space Biology Program Manager David Tomko, PhD, Space Biology Program Scientist Rob Ferl, PhD, Professor and Director of ICBR at University of Florida Kevin Sato, PhD, ARC Senior Project Scientist Howard Levine, PhD, KSC ISS Research Office Chief Scientist ASGSR 2017 2 Nicki Rayl, Space Biology Program Manager PROGRAM OVERVIEW 3 Space Biology Organization Space Biology NASA Headquarters • Nicole Rayl - Program Manager –
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[email protected] 4 Space Biology Ethos Priorities: • Enabling exploration and pioneering discovery • Implement push and pull approach across portfolio • Continue to maximize utilization of ISS • Fully utilize additional crew time available • Leverage on partnerships and shared funding to increase reach of science • Execute the highest quality