Canadian Space Health Research Symposium

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Join us on November 6-8, 2024 in London, Ontario for the annual Canadian Space Health Research Symposium.

Over this three-day event, hear from leading national and international scientists and trainees that are investigating the effects of spaceflight, microgravity, radiation, and more on human health. We have an exciting programme planned, including our keynote speaker Dr. Pascal Lee of the NASA Ames Research Center, who will be speaking on "The Human Exploration of Mars: The Challenges and Wonders of the First Human Journey to the Red Planet" on November 6th.

Special session topic themes will include: 

  • Human Factors, Isolation, and Confinement 
  • Microgravity, Inactivity, and Human Health
  • Remote Community Care 
  • Astronaut Health and Radiation

Network, discuss, and collaborate with like-minded researchers, students, and industry professionals innovating in the field of space and remote health. Incuded in the conference will be a visit to the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory and a brown-bag lunch for early-career investigators. 

Learn more about the conference

Register for the conference

Important Dates & Info:

Deadline to register: November 4th, 2024

Deadline for abstract submission: October 15th, 2024

Deadline for travel award: September 15th, 2024

Location: The symposium will take place at Western University (1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7) in the Mustang Lounge, which is located on the main floor of the University Community Center (UCC) 

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Accomodations

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Eating in London

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