First National Space Biomedical Research Symposium

Biomedical research undertaken in space shows the potential to expand knowledge about human health not only for space travellers, but also for life on Earth in harsh environments, and for everyday life from the design of new antibiotics to how gravity impacts on health more generally.

In Australia, scientists from universities around the country have individual interests in studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of human disease, and developing therapies or diagnostics, employing experiments in space. Research in this area is on a literal upward trajectory.

We are delighted to present the Inaugural Symposium on Space Biomedical Research in Australia, giving an opportunity for researchers from across our continent to share their research interests and network with potential collaborators.

Presented by Professor Patrick Humbert (LIMS, La Trobe University), Dr Kate Poole (UNSW) and Dr Li Shean Toh (Monash University), and hosted by La Trobe on their city campus, this Symposium will bring together leading minds in the field to discuss novel ideas and approaches to this powerful new tool in the fight against disease and illness.