INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
About the Event International Space Medicine Summit 2012 The purpose of the International Space Medicine Summit (ISMS) 2012 is to bring together leading physicians, space biomedical scientists, engineers, astronauts, cosmonauts and educators from spacefaring nations for high-level discussions about the research needed to prevent and/or mitigate the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges of long-duration spaceflight.
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflights. Looking to the future, and faced with the challenge of limited logistic support, ISMS 2012 aims to stimulate and facilitate multinational collaborations on how to optimize the utilization of the International Space Station for research to ensure the well-being of astronauts and cosmonauts on missions in low-Earth orbit, as well as future expeditions beyond the Earth’s gravitational force. Participants will build upon the success of the five previous summits by identifying critical research priorities while also creating the mechanisms needed to establish fully integrated multinational research partnerships that will benefit not only spacefarers but also all mankind.
ISMS 2012 is committed to fostering increased communication and cooperation. By sharing and applying the lessons learned from long-duration human spaceflight and analog research environments, we can apply the resultant advances in technology and human knowledge not only to protect future space travelers but also to enhance life on Earth.
Organizing Partners James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University The mission of the Baker Institute is to help bridge the gap between the theory and practice of public policy by drawing together experts from academia, government, media, business and nongovernmental organizations. By involving policymakers and scholars, as well as students (tomorrow’s policymakers and scholars), the institute seeks to improve the debate on selected public policy issues and to make a difference in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of public policy, both domestic and international. The Baker Institute is an integral part of Rice University, one of the nation’s most distinguished institutions of higher education. The efforts of Baker Institute fellows and affiliated Rice faculty focus on several ongoing research projects, details of which can be found on the institute’s website, http://bakerinstitute.org.
Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine is committed to being a national leader in advancing human health through the integration of patient care, research, education and community service. The college pursues this mission by promoting patient care of the highest standard, advancing basic and clinical biomedical research, sustaining educational excellence, and fostering public awareness of health and the prevention of disease. Since its founding in 1900, Baylor has grown into an internationally respected medical and research institution. Baylor offers patient care services through several of its Texas Medical Center affiliate hospitals and clinics, with more than 152,000 inpatient visits and 2.2 million outpatient visits annually. The college has more than 70 research and patient-care centers and units. More information can be found on the school’s website, http://www.bcm.edu. INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
Participating Organizations Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Athena Global Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Bauman MSTU) Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Boeing Space Exploration Boise State University Canadian Space Agency (CSA) China Astronaut Research and Training Center (ACC) Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Gagarin Cosmonaut Research and Training Center (GCTC) German Aerospace Center (DLR) European Space Agency (ESA) Excalibur Almaz Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) Institute for Biomedical Problems (IBMP) International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) International Space University James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) King’s College London Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The Methodist Hospital Moscow State University The Museum of Flight National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) Rice University Russian Academy of Sciences Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) Swansea University Tietronix/Safetronix UK Space Agency Universities Space Research Association (USRA) University College London (UCL) University of Geneva University of Houston (UH) University of Roma Tor Vergata University of Southampton The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC) The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) Wyle INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
Conference Agenda Thursday, May 17
1800 Opening Reception BioScience Research Collaborative, Rice University
Friday, May 18
0800 Continental Breakfast
Welcome, Introductions and Opening Remarks 0830 George W.S. Abbey Baker Botts Senior Fellow in Space Policy, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University Bobby R. Alford Distinguished Service Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, and Chairman of the Board and CEO, National Space Biomedical Research Institute
Keynote Address 0845 Introduction: George W.S. Abbey, Baker Institute International Cooperation and the Space Station Neal F. Lane Senior Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, and Malcolm Gillis University Professor, Rice University
Panel I — Skylab Moderator: Joseph P. Kerwin, Skylab Astronaut 0915 Introduction: George W.S. Abbey, Baker Institute Panelists Michael Barratt, Astronaut Gerald Carr, Skylab Astronaut Craig Fisher, former NASA Mike Gernhardt, Astronaut Carolyn Huntoon, former NASA Robert Parker, Astronaut Robert Thompson, former NASA Topics • Expectations • Outcomes • Scientific discoveries and results • Lessons learned Discussion and Summation
1115 Break INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
1130 Luncheon
Panel II — Salyut and Mir Moderator: Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP 1300 Introduction: Valery V. Bogomolov, IBMP Panelists Aleksandr Aleksandrov, Cosmonaut Vladimir Katuntsev, IBMP Oleg Kotov, Cosmonaut Albert Nechaev, IBMP Vladimir G. Titov, Cosmonaut David Wolf, Astronaut Eugenya Yarmanova, IBMP Topics • Expectations • Outcomes anticipated • Scientific discoveries and results • Lessons learned Discussion and Summation
1500 Break
Panel III — Mars500 Moderator: Igor Ushakov, IBMP 1515 Introduction: Jeff Sutton, NSBRI Panelists David Dinges, NSBRI Vadim Gushchin, IBMP Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP Discussion and Summation
1700 Reception
Dinner and Keynote Address 1800 Introduction: Neal F. Lane, Baker Institute David W. Leebron President, Rice University INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
Saturday, May 19
0800 Continental Breakfast
Panel IV — International Space Station Moderator: Leroy Chiao, NASA 0830 Introduction: Igor Ushakov, IBMP Panelists Aleksandr Aleksandrov, Cosmonaut Valery V. Bogomolov, IBMP Ken Bowersox, Astronaut Jean-Marc Comtois, CSA Ron Garan, NASA Vadim Gushchin, IBMP Oleg Kotov, Cosmonaut Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP Chiaki Mukai, Astronaut Albert Nechaev, IBMP Salizhan S. Sharipov, Cosmonaut William Shephard, Astronaut Vladimir G. Titov, Cosmonaut Eugenya Yarmanova, IBMP Topics • Dealing with the logistics — two-person vs. three-person vs. six-person crews • Dealing with possible reduced crew size • Cooperative research and sharing of facilities Discussion and Summation
Panel V — Visual Impairment and Intracranial Pressure (VIIP) Moderator: Michael Barratt, NASA 1030 Introduction: Volker Damann, ESA Panelists Valery Bogomolov, IBMP Vladimir Katuntsev, IBMP Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP Larry Kramer, UTHSC Christian Otto, CSA Topics • Identification of the problem • Etiology • Implications for the future • Protocols to alleviate/mitigate visual impairment Discussion and Summation INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
Luncheon 1130 Introduction: George W.S. Abbey, Baker Institute The Decade of the International Space Station: Operating the Space Station Through 2020 Mark Uhran Director, Mission Integration and Space Product Development, Office of Biological and Physical Research, NASA; and Senior Systems Integration Manager, ISS
Panel VI — Future Analogs Moderator: Christian Otto, CSA 1300 Introduction: Jeff Sutton, NSBRI Panelists Mathias Basner, NSBRI Valery Bogomolov, IBMP Jean-Marc Comtois, CSA Vadim Gushchin, IBMP Vladimir Katuntsev, IBMP Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP Pascal Lee, NASA Chiaki Mukai, Astronaut Albert Nechaev, IBMP Marcum L. Reagan, NASA Igor Ushakov, IBMP Eugenya Yarmanova, IBMP Topics • Building on the results of the 500-day Study • Desired characteristics for an analog • International Space Station as a possible analog • Other international analogs Discussion and Summation
Panel VII — Education Moderator: Karl Doetsch, Athena Global 1400 Introduction: Kevin Fong, UCL Panelists David Alexander, Rice Chris Barber, ISSET Alvin Drew, Astronaut Francesco Fusco, Boeing Alex Garbino, BCM/NSBRI Doug King, Museum of Flight Oleg Kotov, Cosmonaut Steve Mackwell, LPI Mike Massimino, Astronaut Barbara Morgan, Boise State University Jeff Sutton, NSBRI Topics • Stimulating interest in science and engineering education • Benefits of an international educational program INTERNATIONAL SPACE MEDICINE SUMMIT 2012 May 17–20, 2012 • James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy • Rice University
• Space as a catalyst for learning • Opportunities for student exchange programs Discussion and Summation
1500 Break
Discussion Groups Team member assignments to be provided 1515 Group A Integrating Space Station Research and Sharing Facilities Team Leader: Inessa Kozlovskaya, IBMP
Group B Shared Analog/Ground-based Collaborative Research Team Leader: David Dinges, NSBRI
Group C Education Needs and Career Opportunities Team Leader: Karl Doetsch, Athena Global
Reception and Dinner 1800 Introduction: Neal F. Lane, Baker Institute Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer Maurice Bourquin Former President, University of Geneva
Shepherd School Ensemble
Sunday, May 20
0830 Continental Breakfast
Discussion Group Reports 0900 Group A Integrating Space Station Research and Sharing Facilities
Group B Shared Analog/Ground-based Collaborative Research
Group C Education Needs and Career Opportunities
1200 Closing