Provost's Lecture and Ribbon-Cutting for the Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine

The Provost's Lecture Series proudly welcomes Dr. J.D. Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). All members of the UTMB community are invited; please register if you plan to attend.

4:30 p.m. Lecture: "The Road Ahead... in Space Medicine"

5:30 p.m. Ribbon-cutting and reception celebrating the new UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine in the School of Public and Population Health

In his talk, Dr. Polk will explore the profound physiological changes astronauts experience, the critical health challenges facing deep-space exploration, and how the advent of technologies like 3-D printing, artificial intelligence, and bioprinting are set to revolutionize mission safety and medical care. Crucially, he will also highlight the urgent need for specialized training in aerospace medicine and spotlight the groundbreaking educational pathways UTMB is pioneering to prepare the next generation of spaceflight medical experts.

Can't attend in person? View the livestream.