TRISH Press Releases and Announcements - 2025
TRISH Press Release and Announcement Archive
TRISH seeks innovative biomarker analysis for deep space missions
Dec. 19 – TRISH announced it is seeking proposals to advance remote biomarker analysis capabilities in microphysiological systems (MPS), also known as tissue chips, for space exploration. Read the release.
TRISH to conduct space health research on New Shepard space missions
Nov. 20 – TRISH announced its initiative to conduct biomedical research on Blue Origin’s New-Shepard-28 mission. Read the release.
NASA-Funded Research Institute Seeks Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows
Aug. 29 – TRISH announced it is seeking proposals for its 2025 class of postdoctoral fellows.
NASA-Funded Research Institute Selects New Class of Space Health Fellows
Aug. 16 – TRISH announced its selections for the institute’s 2024 postdoctoral fellowship, a space health program intended to launch the careers of a new generation of researchers tackling various challenges involved with human space exploration. Read the release.
TRISH selects projects to advance the readiness of medication production in deep space
June 27 – TRISH announced two selected projects to analyze advanced engineering and synthetic biology solutions that can be used in long-duration, deep space human missions. Read the release.
TRISH shares new health data from first all-civilian orbital space mission
June 11 – In a new paper published in Nature, TRISH and its collaborators present spaceflight health data captured from the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight mission in history. Read the release.
BCM, Australian Antarctic Division announce agreement to advance collaboration in space health research
Nov. 30 - A new agreement between TRISH and the Australian Antarctic Division will enable a new international collaboration for scientific research and discovery in the field of space health to better understand human resilience and behavioral health in remote and isolated environments resembling the challenges of spaceflight. Read the announcement.
TRISH to study spaceflight effects on genome and nervous system on Axiom Space's Ax-3 Mission
Nov. 28 - TRISH will conduct a suite of human health and performance research projects during Axiom Space’s upcoming Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch in 2024. Read the announcement.
TRISH selects healthcare and data management projects for spaceflights
Nov. 1 - TRISH announced two new projects with Ejenta and TrialX to develop systems to improve healthcare delivery and data management for spaceflight participants and researchers.
TRISH calls for postdoctoral proposals for fellowship program
Oct. 4 - TRISH announced it is seeking proposals for its postdoctoral fellowship program, which supports early career scientists pursuing research with the potential to reduce the human health risks associated with spaceflight.
TRISH selects 2023 class of space health postdoctoral fellows
July 18 - TRISH announces its selections for the TRISH 2023 fellowship cohort of postdoctoral researchers. Read the announcement.
Baylor, Korea National Institute of Health collaborate to further space health research
April 27 – A new agreement between Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Space Medicine and the Korea National Institute of Health (KNIH) will enable new international collaboration for scientific research and discovery in the field of space health.
TRISH seeking proposals for data transfer technology for space health
April 6 – TRISH announced it is seeking proposals for developing a health and research data management platform for humans journeying into space.
TRISH research on Axiom's Ax-2 Mission to examine effects of spaceflight on humans
March 20 – TRISH announced several human health and performance research projects to be conducted aboard Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) to the International Space Station (ISS).
TRISH selects two projects to advance human space health research through cellular repair
Nov. 21 – TRISH announced its selection of two projects that will protect astronaut health by enhancing pre-existing cellular repair. The awards are part of TRISH’s Biomedical Research Advances for Space Health solicitation.
TRISH sends human health experiments aboard Polaris Dawn Mission
Nov. 2 – TRISH will send a series of human health research experiments aboard the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, the first in a series of human spaceflight missions from the Polaris Program. Read the announcement.
Polaris Dawn selects 38 science and research experiments to advance human health and space exploration
Oct. 24 – Polaris Dawn announced the selection of research for the mission, including many TRISH-sponsored projects.
TRISH fellowship seeks to train space health scientists
Sept. 29 – TRISH announced a fellowship opportunity for postdoctoral scientists tackling the challenges of deep space exploration. Read the release.
TRISH awards three postdoctoral fellowships to further space health research
July 7 – TRISH announced the new fellowship cohort of postdoctoral researchers supported by the TRISH Academy of Bioastronautics. Read the release.
TRISH releases space health documentary and resources
May 23 – TRISH releases the Space Health: Surviving in the Final Frontier documentary, exploring the health challenges of human spaceflight. The film features astronauts, scientists, and innovators all working to keep humans healthy in space. Read the release.
Axiom Space Ax-1 mission to expand health, technology researchers’ access to the ISS
March 17 – TRISH adds the Ax-1 crew members’ biomedical data to the Institute’s EXPAND database to help further human exploration in space. Read the release.
TRISH to enhance research on Ax-1 mission, data on human spaceflight impacts
March 3 – TRISH will sponsor important human health and performance research on the Ax-1 mission, the world’s first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Read the release.
TRISH Names Space Medicine Veteran as Chief Scientific Officer
Feb. 22 – The Translational Research Institute for Space Health at Baylor College of Medicine with consortium partners, Caltech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, announces the addition of Jennifer Fogarty, Ph.D., as the Institute’s chief scientific officer. View article.
TRISH to collaborate with Polaris Program on human health research in space during historic mission
Feb. 14 – TRISH will collaborate with the Polaris Program by conducting human health space research during the Polaris Dawn mission targeted to launch late 2022. Read the release.
TRISH: funding for companies to solve health challenges for lunar missions
Jan. 20 – The TRISH 2022 Industry Solicitation calls for medical monitoring and real-time guidance proposals that could aid astronauts during lunar missions. Read the release.
Future human spaceflight gets boost from Inspiration4 research
Dec. 10 – TRISH researchers met with the Inspiration4 crew to offer insights on research and data collected during the Inspiration4 mission. Read the release.
TRISH seeks proposals to counteract spaceflight body wear-and-tear in BRASH 2201 Solicitation
Dec. 1 – TRISH announced the Institute is seeking scientific proposals for disruptive technologies, therapies and/or approaches to protecting astronaut health through enhancing pre-existing internal cellular repair functions in its BRASH 2201 solicitation. Read the release.
TRISH announces international research collaboration during Space Adventures' MZ Mission
Nov. 29 - The TRISH-sponsored human health and performance research will be part of Space Adventures Yusaku Maezawa's mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launching Dec. 8 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Read the release.
TRISH demonstrates performance of portable handheld ultrasound in space
Sept. 29 - TRISH celebrates the success of the Butterfly iQ, an innovative medical imaging technology demonstration, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Read the release.
TRISH announces Postdoc 2201 solicitation
Sept. 22 - TRISH is seeking exceptional proposals from postdoctoral fellows ready to help solve the challenges of space exploration. The TRISH postdoctoral fellowship program supports early career scientists pursuing innovative, breakthrough research with the potential to reduce spaceflight associated health risks and improve astronaut performance. Read the release.
TRISH launches first commercial spaceflight medical research program
Sept. 7 – TRISH launches EXPAND, the first-of-its kind research platform to study human health and performance in private spaceflight participants. As part of the EXPAND program, TRISH will work with commercial spaceflight providers and their passengers to collect inflight health data from multiple space flights and house it in a centralized research database.
TRISH awards nearly $4M in awards in response to BRASH 2101 Solicitation
Aug. 31 - TRISH announced the selection of four creative proposals with never-before-tried ways to reduce potential damage to humans from the space environment through manipulation of metabolism and the normal state-of-being at the cellular or whole organism level. Read the press release.
TRISH research to launch into space aboard historic Inspiration4 mission
Aug. 30 - TRISH, in partnership with Inspiration4, SpaceX and Weill Cornell Medicine, announces human health research set to launch on the Inspiration4 mission. The research projects will monitor the health of the crew and provide data to further human exploration of space. Read the press release.
TRISH awards four postdoctoral fellowships
July 15 - TRISH announced selection of four early-career scientists to receive its postdoctoral fellowship award. Read the press release.
The Butterfly iQ Catches a Ride on the SpaceX Dragon to Space
June 3 - The 22nd SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply payload included a TRISH supported technology: Butterfly iQ, the world's first handheld, single-probe whole-body ultrasound system using semiconductor technology. Read the press release.
TRISH adds astronauts, scientists to scientific advisory board
March 17 - TRISH recently announced the appointment of seven outstanding thought leaders, including two astronauts, who joined the Scientific Advisory Board.
NASA grants renewal and funding for deep space health protections
Feb. 26 - After a favorable program review in December 2020, NASA has exercised its option to renew TRISH until 2028 receiving up to $134.6 million in additional funding to continue advancing space health research and technologies. Read the news on Space Daily.
TRISH receives renewal from NASA
Feb. 12 - TRISH, was granted renewal from NASA this week, which will allow the organization to continue to conduct biomedical research geared at protecting astronauts in deep space through 2028. Read InnovationMap's article.
TRISH releases BRASH 2101 solicitation
Oct. 23 - TRISH's BRASH solicitation, released today, seeks novel research and multi-disciplinary approaches to reduce health risks for Mars explorers through manipulation of human metabolism and homeostasis at the cellular or whole organism level. Step-1 proposals are due Dec. 21, 2020 by 5 p.m. EST.
Three innovative companies selected to guard the mind of Mars explorers
Sept. 23 – TRISH awarded Z3VR, Ejenta and Holobiome grants to advance their innovative behavioral health technologies to address the needs of future long-duration space missions. Read the announcement.
TRISH awards grants to mitigate the effects of space radiation
Sept. 18 – TRISH has selected five research teams to advance the study of space radiation using human tissue/organ models. Read the press release.
TRISH awards postdoctoral fellowships
July 1 – TRISH announced five postdoctoral fellows selected to advance research in space translatable life science. Read the press release.
Space Health Assists in COVID-19
April 20 - The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge challenge for health professionals everywhere. TRISH-funded advances for space health are proving to be useful during this crisis.
TRISH Seeks Space Radiation Research Proposals
Jan. 8 - The Institute released a new funding initiative supporting research advances in the study of space radiation and is seeking countermeasures for deep space exploration. Find the solicitation here. Read the news release here.
Hacking for health equity TRISH announces new postdoc fellows TRISH announces two sleep studies for astronaut behavioral health TRISH selects Industry 1901 proposals
Oct. 21 – TRISH is participating the second annual Health Equity Hackathon in Houston, using newly available data to help address innovations for underserved communities. Read the news release.
July 25 – TRISH awarded postdoctoral fellowships to six outstanding early career scientists working in space-translatable life sciences.
June 17- TRISH and Philips announced the selection of two research studies leveraging Philips technology to evaluate if sleep can be made more efficient to improve cognitive function and behavioral health.
April 1 - TRISH partnered with the Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation and Technology to grant $1.5 million in awards to nine companies as part of the Industry 1901 solicitation. The news release can be found here.
TRISH In the News - 2025
Investigators: Pitch Proposals to Test Crew Health on Commercial Spaceflights
March 5 – TRISH’s solicitation for supporting crew health and performance on commercial spaceflights as part of its EXPAND program announced on NASA.gov.
Video: Can we actually send humans to Mars?
March 3 – TRISH acting chief scientific officer Dr. Rihana Simone Bokhari appears on ABC News to talk about the potential human health risks and challenges associated with a Mars mission.
Unlocking innovations: How space health research drives technological advancements on Earth
March 3 – TRISH Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Jimmy Wu and TRISH Communications Fellow Emily Miedema explain how space health research efforts like EXPAND can lead to tech advancements on Earth in their blog post.
Researchers: Apply Now to Help Advance Tissue Chip Research for Space Exploration
Jan. 10 – TRISH’s solicitation for advancing remote biomarker analysis capabilities in microphysiological systems (MPS) featured on NASA.gov.
How to conduct safe and robust medical research in the new space age
Jan. 8 – TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel writes about the importance of data collection, standardization and privacy for space flights in this opinion piece for SpaceNews.
TRISH In the News Archives
A NASA-funded Pitt team is exploring the benefits of sleeping in space
Dec. 4 – PittWire featured TRISH postdoctoral fellow Kate Flickinger and her team’s research on metabolic manipulation.
Houston space health nonprofit launches first experiments onboard Blue Origin mission
Nov. 25 – Houston Innovation Map showcases TRISH’s EXPAND program involvement in Blue Origin’s New Shepard-28 mission and how it furthers human exploration.
Engineering Biology for Space Health Roadmap
Oct. 23 – The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) and TRISH created a technical research roadmap for guidance on improving human health and overcoming the challenges of extended space travel.
What the Polaris Dawn mission could reveal about human health in space / The Polaris Dawn astronauts have returned to Earth — but the real work has just begun
Sept. 16 – TRISH deputy director and chief engineer Jimmy Wu recently discussed with The Verge how SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission is advancing critical research on human health in space.
‘Puffy-head bird-leg syndrome’: What space travel does to the body
Sept. 15 – The Sydney Morning Herald featured TRISH acting chief scientific officer Dr. Rihana Simone Bokhari alongside astronauts Chris Hadfield, Katherine Bennel-Pegg, and Emmanuel Urquieta, discussing the immense physical toll of space travel and its lasting impact on astronauts.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts space health research for Houston institute
Sept. 13 – TRISH deputy director and chief engineer Jimmy Wu spoke with the Houston Chronicle about the Polaris Dawn mission and TRISH’s critical role in advancing space health research.
First private spacewalk a success! What the SpaceX mission means for science
Sept. 12 – TRISH deputy director and chief engineer Jimmy Wu spoke with Nature about the Polaris Dawn mission and TRISH’s critical role in advancing space health research.
Antarctic research supports healthy space for astronauts
Sept. 11 – The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), in partnership with TRISH, is developing health monitoring technologies and strategies to support astronauts during long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, while also improving healthcare practices for remote communities on Earth.
Why space is the next frontier to accelerate medical research
Sept. 10 – In her SpaceNews op-ed, TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel highlights the historic Polaris Dawn mission which enabled crucial health research to improve astronaut safety and advance medical innovations for Earth.
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) features TRISH on NASA website
Sept. 9 – NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) collaborates with TRISH, featuring the institute on the NASA.gov website, to address health risks faced by astronauts on deep space missions.
How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come home
Sept. 5 – In this article, ABC News talks with TRISH acting chief scientific officer Rihana Bokhari about the radiation dosage the Starliner astronauts will have received during their extended stay aboard the ISS, and how this exposure could impact their long-term health.
The science of Polaris Dawn and water under the surface of Mars
Aug. 27 – Ahead of the Polaris Dawn launch, NPR’s space exploration podcast Are We There Yet? talked with TRISH deputy director and chief engineer Jimmy Wu about the unique opportunities this mission provides for research in space health and beyond.
How Butch and Suni’s bodies might respond to spending a longer amount of time in space
Aug. 22 – In this episode of The Business Station’s podcast Top 5 at 5, hear from TRISH’s acting chief scientific officer Rihana Bokhari about how the body changes in space, and how Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are maintaining their health during their extended stay at the International Space Station.
Out of the lab and into orbit: new TRISH-selected Baylor space health research
July 22 – In this blog, TRISH communications fellow Sarah Kimmerly breaks down Baylor’s new funding opportunity for space health research, highlights past successful research projects and introduces the program’s recent selections.
Fit to fly? Penn researchers find some temporary cognitive decline among civilians who travel into space
June 13 – What does “fit for flight” mean for civilian astronauts? WHYY News dives into the health standards for private astronauts, and how TRISH’s research initiatives and EXPAND database are helping to inform them.
Motion sickness in space? A few days in Earth’s orbit doesn’t put health at serious risk, study finds
June 12 - Health data collected from the first all-commercial astronaut spaceflight suggests that short missions aren’t risky for civilian crews, according to a new study from TRISH researchers, from the Houston Chronicle.
Meet one of Baylor’s space medicine pioneers and rising stars
May 21 - Meet Dr. Mohammad Hirzallah, faculty with Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Space Medicine, who toggles between being a principal investigator and a co-investigator on various projects (including TRISH) and providing neurocritical care for patients in this blog by TRISH communications fellow Shivani Persaud.
Competing visions
April - What’s the safest way to travel through the dangers of deep space? Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta discusses the risks radiation poses to long-duration missions to Mars in this Aerospace America article.
Health In Space with Dr. Dorit Donoviel
March 19 - How is space research “tackling the ultimate challenge in problem-solving,” from physiological and psychological health considerations and impacts to health on Earth? TRISH Executive Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel explains in Episode 2 of Inter Astra Institute’s podcast, Your Business in Space.
What would happen to a dead body in space?
Feb. 17 - TRISH chief engineer Jimmy Wu tells Live Science all the details of what would happen to a body in space in the dangerous environment space provides.
Q&A: Solving astronauts’ health challenges in deep space could have payoffs on Earth
Feb. 16 - STAT asked and TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel answered. In this Q&A session, explore the risks of deep space travel, the research aimed to address them, and the ways in which their findings can help humans on and off the planet.
The ‘Wild West’ of space research
Feb. 1 - How will the new wave of commercial spaceflight affect the rigor and quality of scientific research in space? In this article, TRISH Executive Director Dorit Donoviel talks with Aerospace America about the need for guidelines that ensure safe and ethical research in space health.
Space health advancement reaches beyond borders
Jan. 30 - TRISH communications fellow Esha Raut spotlights three of Baylor College of Space Medicine’s international partners in this blog about the importance of international collaboration in space health.
New effort seeks to study health issues for private astronauts
Jan. 26 - In this SpaceNews article discussing various studies on the health of private astronauts, TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Jennifer Fogarty emphasizes the importance of understanding the impact space travel has on women’s health.
Countdown continues for SpaceX mission headed to the International Space Station
Jan. 17 - Ahead of Axiom Space’s third mission to the International Space Station, TRISH Chief Medical Officer Emmanuel Urquieta sits down with NPR to discuss the changes astronauts experience before, during and after their time in space.
Space travel taxes astronauts’ brains. But microbes on the menu could help in unexpected ways
Jan. 16 - How do we level up astronaut food to better support humans on the long trip to Mars? TRISH Executive Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel co-authors this piece for The Conversation on the challenges of getting to Mars, the relationship between diet and mental health, and the importance of microbes in maintaining the well-being of our astronauts.
BCM’s Dr. Klotman Weekly Video Message- Week 194
Dec. 8 - In this week’s video message, BCM President Dr. Klotman highlights the partnership between TRISH and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).
The Coldest Continent on Earth: An Analog for Space Health Research?
Dec. 7 - In this blog, TRISH communications fellow Shivani Persaud compares the frigid environment of Antarctica to the extreme nature of space, illustrating how we might leverage this similarity to better prepare astronauts for the mental and physical tolls of spaceflight.
Houston-Australia team to use Antarctica's climate for space research
Dec. 4 - How can Antarctica help our understanding of space? TRISH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta talks with the Houston Chronicle about how TRISH and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) will use the extreme conditions of the South Pole to advance health research in preparation for our journey to the moon and Mars.
The Bodily Indignities of the Space Life
Nov. 12 – New York Times Magazine talks to TRISH’s Drs. Dorit Donoviel, Jennifer Fogarty, and TRISH investigator Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic about the gravity of expanding our lives beyond Earth and how the human body could fare.
BCM’s Dr. Klotman Weekly Video Message – Week 187
Oct. 20 – This week’s video from BCM President Dr. Paul Klotman highlights the TRISH co-authored astro ethics publication.
Can humans reproduce in space?
Oct. 20 – TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel offers a realistic take on reproduction in space in this article with MIT Technology Review.
Launching into the ethical dimensions of health research in space
Oct. 19 – TRISH communications fellow Esha Raut shares the determined guidelines of ethical human health research in space in this blog, as a result of this TRISH co-authored publication.
Back Down to Earth
Sept. 27 – TRISH chief scientific officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty is featured on NBC Nightly News, discussing the health and bodily impact of long durations in space.
What 1 year in space does to the body as NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio returns home
Sept. 27 - TRISH’s chief scientific officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty speaks with ABC news about the effects of space on the body considering Astronaut Frank Rubio’s return in this article with ABC News.
Astro Ethics: Grand Ethical Challenges for Safeguarding Human Health in Outer Space
Sept. 8 – Who regulates health research when it extends beyond Earth? TRISH senior communications associate Madison Hever highlights the challenges in the ethics of conducting human health research in space in this blog ahead of BCM’s BioEthics Grand Rounds featuring TRISH’s Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, Jimmy Wu and TRISH Investigator Dr. Eric Bershad.
Now Launching: Space Health
Sept. 5 – In this blog, TRISH senior communications associate Madison Hever shares the initiatives the Institute is focused on in advancing space health research and protecting astronauts in the future.
Center for Space Medicine, TRISH us spaceflight to advance healthcare on Earth
Aug. 29 – TRISH and CSM’s senior communications associate Madison Hever discusses the importance of space health research in advance human space exploration in this blog.
What happens if someone dies in space?
July 31 - What happens if someone dies in space? TRISH chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta weighs the possible scenarios and logistics in the event of a death during a mission to space in this article for The Conversation.
The field of space medicine lifts off
July 6 - “There’s never been a better time to be in the field of space medicine than today,” said TRISH chief medical officer, Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta in this article with AAMC.
Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars
June 8 - Feeding Mars-bound astronauts: simple survival “is not the goal." TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty explains to Science Magazine why today’s preserved food system “is completely inadequate for a Mars mission.”
Researching in the commercial space industry
June 7 - What can we learn about space health from the data collected on Ax-2? TRISH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta explains on the InnovationMap’s Houston Innovators Podcast.
Is Space the Next Frontier of Health Research?
June 1 - Conducting drug research in space pushes product development to new heights, without the limits of gravity — resulting in advances for patients on Earth, shares TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival.
UCF College of Medicine Joins Partnership to Study Health Impacts of Space Travel
May 30 - The University of Central Florida College of Medicine announces its collaboration with TRISH to collect data and biospecimens from commercial spaceflight participants to better understand how space flight impacts health.
Ax-2 Mission to Conduct Studies to Mitigate Negative Effects of Human Spaceflight
May 24 - Ax-2 is a unique opportunity for TRISH researchers to collect more data on key human health metrics like cognition, vision, sleep, etc. Learn about how the EXPAND database is building our knowledge, thanks to private spaceflight partners in this Axiom Space Blog.
Houston space research nonprofit announces new international agreement
May 8 – InnovationMap shares more on TRISH’s agreement with the Korea National Institute of Health (KNIH) to collaborate on research and discovery relating to space health.
Q&A: Why astronauts will need their own health data management platform
April 28 - Why will space explorers need their own health data management platform? TRISH deputy director and chief innovation officer James Hury shares the answer with MobiHealthNews.
More private space missions mean more data on astronaut health
April 25 – TRISH chief scientific officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta are featured on NPR's WMFE Are We There Yet? podcast on leveraging the surge in private space missions to collect critical data on how space travel affects the human body.
The final frontier of human sexuality may be in space
Feb. 14 – TRISH chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta spoke to Inverse about the role of isolation and confinement in space and how the distance can impact the feeling of connectedness to family and friends on Earth.
The many, many reasons space travel is bad for the human body
Jan. 12 – Leaving Earth upends almost every system inside the body. TRISH chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta shares the demands space makes of the human body with the Washington Post, and the advances that need to be made for a successful future in space travel.
Good Ethics to Good Science in Commercial Spaceflight Research
Jan. 6 – TRISH communications and education officer Rachael Dempsey shares the aims of TRISH and Baylor College of Medicine in addressing the need for social responsibility in human health research in space. She highlights how the Institute is closing the gap in this blog.
Spaceflight Companies Promised to Do Science - So, How's It Going?
Dec. 20 – Research has historically taken a back seat in the space industry's initial jaunts into the cosmos, but TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel tells WIRED it's starting to pick up.
TRISH Postdoctoral Fellowship is Advancing Space Health Research and Careers
Nov. 10 – TRISH postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Evan Buettmann, shares his experience as a TRISH postdoc and gives advice to potential proposers in this blog.
What healthcare insights can we gain from space exploration?
Nov. 7 – TRISH deputy director and chief innovation officer James Hury spoke with MedCity News TRISH's work: adapting known tech for space applications and using space-based insights to improve healthcare at home.
The future of medicine in space: drug development, manufacturing, and beyond Phantom
Oct. 6 – What will the future of medicine in space look like? Clinical Trials Arena spoke with TRISH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta about the risks to human health in space.
Phantom Mannequins will help us understand how cosmic radiation affects female bodies Sex in space will look like nothing we've ever seen before
Sept. 22 – The Daily Beast consulted TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty on the implications and risks associated with conception in space.
Phantom Mannequins will help us understand how cosmic radiation affects female bodies
Aug. 19 – Popular Science spoke to TRISH chief scientific officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty about the challenges and solutions for keeping humans, specifically females, healthy during Artemis missions to the moon and future deep space missions.
TRISH connects research for hydrocephalus to space health
July 22 – TRISH Investigator Dr. Michael Williams, NASA astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt, Polaris Dawn's Kidd Poteet, and TRISH leadership spoke at a panel during the Hydrocephalus Association Annual Conference. KXAN shared the importance of space research to help find a solution to hydrocephalus on Earth.
Space innovations lead to a healthier life
April 12 – TRISH Executive Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel’s TEDx talk at Baylor College of Medicine focuses on how space health research can impact lives here on Earth and the terrestrial applications of TRISH research.
4 Astronauts will help scientists learn how space travel affects the human body
April 8 – TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty’s discussion with NPR affiliate WMFE was featured on Morning Edition.
TRISH research on the Ax-1 mission
April 8 – During the Ax-1 launch live stream, TRISH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta explains each of the research projects that are collecting biomedical data on the Ax-1 crew members.
SpaceX private Ax-1 mission’s science includes self-assembling robots and light-powered air filters
April 4 – Space.com highlights research part of the Ax-1 mission, including TRISH biomedical data collection.
A new era of space science takes flight thanks to private civilian missions
March 29 – As Axiom Space’s Ax-1 mission prepares for launch, TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty shares the benefits of increased access to space and what it could mean for space health research on WMFE’s Are We There Yet podcast.
Establishment of an open biomedical database for commercial spaceflight
March 22 – TRISH’s Dr. Dorit Donoviel, James Hury, Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, and Jimmy Wu draft a letter in Nature Medicine that highlights the work TRISH is doing in creating the first-ever biomedical database for commercial spaceflight.
Astronaut blood samples reveal health risks posed by space flight
March 10 – TRISH-funded investigator Dr. David Goukassian’s work is helping us access information on the health effects of spaceflight, including more data points that could help us build a clearer picture. TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty offers context on a recently published paper in Forbes.
VCU researcher receives NASA funding to study bone, muscle loss in spaceflight
Feb. 24 – TRISH-funded postdoctoral fellow Dr. Michael Friedman was awarded NASA grant funding to research the effect of genetic factors on bone and muscle loss during low-gravity spaceflight. Read the story in Commonwealth Times.
Just a few months in space may permanently rewire your brain
Feb. 22 – What happens to your brain in space? TRISH Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jennifer Fogarty says we can learn a lot about the body by the changes that happen in space. Read the Daily Beast story.
Mars mission could bring health benefits on Earth
Feb. 9 – TRISH chief medical officer, Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, talked to Nature Medicine about the benefits of space health research on future Mars missions and the applications it can have on earth.
It’s time to take reproduction in space seriously
Jan. 29 – Axios spoke to TRISH Lead Scientist Dr. Gary Strangman for a space health perspective on whether humans can safely reproduce in space.
Study: Astronauts are losing 3 million red blood cells every second in space
Jan. 20 – Popular Science tapped TRISH Executive Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel for comment on a study suggesting astronauts may experience space anemia longer than previously thought. Read the article.
Scientists want to see if humans can hibernate like squirrels while traveling in deep space Disabled Astronauts Blaze New Space Trails William Shatner is now the oldest person to ever go to space: 'The most profound experience' William Shatner is 90. Is Space Travel Even Safe for Him? Space-bound billionaires can help make the world a healthier place through research Houston innovator talks space health and the future of the commercial sector Should the Inspiration4 crew receive astronaut wings? Baylor College of Medicine’s TRISH working research initiative tied to Inspiration4 Translational Research Institute for Space Health turns Inspiration4 crew into health researchers Who gets sick in space? Space health to be explored during all-civilian Inspiration4 mission Houston-coordinated research for Inspiration4 launch Historic launch carries human health research into space Inspiration4 crew to conduct experiments in orbit on behalf of Houston researchers TRISH facilitates science on SpaceX Inspiration4 mission Houston-based research institute launches experiments with first all-civilian orbital crew All-civilian Inspiration4 launch to offer new science opportunities SpaceX Inspiration4 arrives in Florida, will complete experiments during mission SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will use Apple Watch and iPad for health research study in space TRISH presents award to student nurse at annual Aerospace Medicine meeting Civilian space science – TRISH research headed to space on Inspiration4 mission Inspiration4 expands health research on spaceflight Spaceflight concerns for the human body as commercial companies start sending more humans to space What happens when you have a heart attack on the way to Mars? Health and safety in space, the final frontier? 'Why We Go' space exploration series launches Startup Adapts AI Used In Space To Advance Healthcare On Earth NASA grants renewal and funding for deep space health protections Four female Houston innovators to know TRISH receives renewal from NASA Opinion: The future of spaceflight is female To boldly go where no pharma has gone before Microbiome for Mars
Oct. 21 – The Houston Chronicle takes a deep dive into the selected projects from TRISH's BRASH 2101 solicitation, which will be studying the reduction of potential damage to humans from the space environment through manipulation of metabolism.
Oct. 20 - TRISH senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu shares the importance of keeping humans healthy in space in an article by Scientific American.
Oct. 13 – After Blue Origin's successful trip to space that carried the oldest person to space, TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel explains to CNN the risks associated with spaceflight and whether age is a determining factor.
Oct. 4 - As more space flight travelers explore beyond Earth, TRISH's interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta weighs in on whether age can have impact on the health of commercial space participants. Read the Daily Beast article.
Sept. 24 - After the excitement over the novelty of civilian trips to space, many wondered: "Why don't billionaires spend their money to help people with problems we already have on Earth, rather than spending it on exclusive jaunts to space?" TRISH Scientific Advisory Board members co-authored an opinion piece in STAT News to offer a solution to the problem: research.
Sept. 22 – As commercial space exploration continues and more people make it into space, new opportunities for space health research are being made available. TRISH deputy director and chief innovation officer James Hury was featured on InnovationMap’s Houston Innovators Podcast about where human health research fits in the future of the commercial space industry.
Sept. 18 – After the FAA changed the rules determining who gets astronaut wings earlier this year, NPR asked TRISH’s thoughts on whether the Inspiration4 crew, which conducted TRISH research while in orbit, should receive astronaut wings.
Sept. 17 – Featured in the Houston Business Journal, TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel and senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu share the importance of human health research aboard commercial space missions, like Inspiration4.
Sept. 17 – SpaceRef shares how TRISH research is filling up the Inspiration4 crew’s schedule while in orbit around the Earth.
Sept. 16 – As a more of humanity is venturing into space, beyond Earth, the New York Times speaks with TRISH executive director Dr. Dorit Donoviel about how human health research can help the future of commercial spaceflight.
Sept. 16 – TRISH was featured in Baylor College of Medicine’s blog discussing the institute’s involvement and research with the Inspiration4 mission.
Sept. 15 – TRISH executive director Dorit Donoviel, Ph.D. and TRISH Principal Investigator Ashot Sargsyan spoke with the Houston Chronicle to discuss the importance of the research that launched into space and the impact it can have on the future of space health research.
Sept. 15 – Univion’s Despierta América spoke with TRISH interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta about the Inspiration4, the role TRISH has in the mission. En Español.
Sept. 15 – TRISH executive director Dorit Donoviel, Ph.D. and TRISH principal investigator Ashot Sargsyan were featured on KHOU’s Inspiration4 mission coverage in Space City.
Sept.15 - TRISH interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu explain the TRISH EXPAND program and the research during the Inspiration4 mission. Watch the KPRC2 story.
Sept. 15 – Houston Matters talks Inspiration4 experiments, human health research to mitigate challenges for future missions, and the difference of working with civilians versus professional astronauts with TRISH’s interim chief scientist and chief medical officer ahead of mission’s launch.
Sept. 14 – TRISH interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu demonstrate a couple of experiments that the Inspiration crew participated in while in orbit. Read the Spectrum News13 article.
Sept. 9 – TRISH senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu explains how the TRISH Inspiration4 projects can help protect humans from the harsh environment of space. Watch the FOX 35 Orlando story.
Sept. 3 – Space Explored speaks with TRISH senior biomedical engineer Jimmy Wu about how the data collected from the Inspiration4 crew will contribute to our understanding of how the human body reacts to stress associated with spaceflight.
Sept. 1 – TRISH presented an award to a student nurse at the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) annual meeting. The award facilitates scientific education in this unique nursing field and covers the costs for attendance at the 2022 AsMA conference.
Aug. 31 – TRISH interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta joined NPR affiliate WMFE for its space podcast, Are We There Yet?, highlighting the research projects headed to space on the Inspiration4 mission.
Aug. 31 – MobiHealthNews featured TRISH interim chief scientist and chief medical officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta in an article discussing the TRISH research on the Inspiration4 mission and the repository where the data will be stored for future research of the impact of spaceflight on the human body.
July 9 – As more commercial spaceflight companies begin sending humans to space, TRISH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta spoke with The Telegraph about the many impacts spaceflight can have on the human body.
Health concerns during the mission to Mars and deep space travel
June 27 – Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D. spoke with KPRC 2 Houston Newsmakers about the challenges scientists and researchers face in gearing up for missions to Mars and what TRISH is aiming to develop to protect the health of the crew.
May 4 – Emmanuel Urquieta, M.D. spoke to WIRED about what would happen if crew falls sick on a mission to Mars, and how TRISH is innovating to prepare for the worst case scenarios.
April 15 – Dorit Donoviel, Ph.D. spoke to Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about the everyday things about life in space that forces innovation.
April 7 – TRISH and ASU's Interplanetary Initiative kick off a four-part virtual series diving into the philosophy and passions behind the desire to travel into deep space. Read the news from ASU.
April 6 – Forbes profiled Ejenta, a TRISH-funded startup that uses AI To Advance Healthcare for space and Earth.
Feb. 26 - After a favorable program review in December 2020, NASA has exercised its option to renew TRISH until 2028 receiving up to $134.6 million in additional funding to continue advancing space health research and technologies. Read the news on Space Daily.
Feb. 22 - TRISH's director, Dorit Donoviel, Ph.D., was included in InnovationMap's roundup of Houston innovators to know.
Feb. 12 - TRISH, was granted renewal from NASA this week, which will allow the organization to continue to conduct biomedical research geared at protecting astronauts in deep space through 2028. Read InnovationMap's article.
Jan. 23 - What do all 12 of the elite Apollo astronauts who have walked on the moon have in common? They're all male. TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel shares why the future of spaceflight is female in this Houston Chronicle op-ed.
Jan. 14 – As featured in NEO.LIFE, astropharmacies could grow drugs on demand for future space travelers.
Jan. 4 - In case you missed TRISH's "Microbiome for Mars" workshop, this Microbiome Journal article summarizes current microbiome research, future endeavors and how this growing field could broadly impact human health and space exploration.
Astronauts discuss ways to cope with anxiety, loneliness
Oct. 13 - Americans are working to cope with the loneliness that accompanies the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. This USA Today article turned to experts at figuring out how to endure anxiety, loneliness and social separation safely and sanely - astronauts.
Staying sane on the mission to Mars
Oct. 26 - As featured on MedCity News, Dr. Dorit Donoviel, discusses what it will take to get humans to Mars, safe and sane.
TRISH supports postdocs with 'Go for Launch' program
Nov. 10 - TRISH launched the 'Go for Launch' program to provide funding opportunities to third-year fellows while they job search during the pandemic. Read TRISH's letter to the editor on Nature.
Spaceflight does some weird things to astronauts' bodies
Nov. 25 - Dr. Jeffrey P. Sutton, a member of TRISH's board of directors, weighs in on the good, the bad and the inexplicable biological changes that occur in all astronauts during spaceflight in this MIT Technology Review article.
Space is dangerous, especially when you can’t call home for help
Oct. 22 - TRISH’s Deputy Chief Scientist Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta spoke to Science News for Students about the dangerous health concerns that face those brave enough to undertake the first mission to Mars.
“Far From Home” Storyteller event features astronauts, TRISH staff
Oct. 22 - TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel and deputy chief scientist Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta participated in USA Today’s Storytellers Project event alongside astronauts Nicole Stott, Cady Coleman and Dr. David Hilmers. The virtual event shared stories from space explorers and scientists preparing for the mission to Mars, and what they learned about loneliness and isolation from space. Donoviel did a Q&A about how to apply the lessons from space to coping during the pandemic. Watch the show here.
Houston virtual reality company Z3VR says TRISH funding “means the world”
Oct. 14 - Z3VR spoke to Innovation Map about designing behavioral health solutions for astronauts. The company recently received a TRISH industry grant.
USA Today talks with TRISH director on top five tips to combat anxiety, loneliness
Oct. 13 - TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel spoke with USA Today about top tips for fighting anxiety and loneliness while socially distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRISH deputy chief scientist discusses space medicine on medical podcast
Oct. 9 - Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta talked about the unique challenges of space medicine on the CorConsult healthcare podcast.
TRISH Chief Scientist gives lecture on deep space health risks
Oct. 8 - Dr. Kristin Fabre gave a lecture on the risks and hazards of deep space exploration as part of Carnegie Mellon’s Challenging Boundaries Fall Seminar Series.
TRISH director joins “Above and Beyond for Women” panel
Oct. 8 - Dr. Dorit Donoviel was featured as one of three speakers at the Ellevate Houston Above and Beyond for Women panel. She joined NASA flight surgeon Dr. Moriah Thompson and NASA chief scientist Dr. Julie Robinson.
Researchers studying faster diagnosis, treatment of brain injuries, with TRISH funding
Oct. 1 - UTHealth researchers, funded by TRISH, are investigating using artificial intelligence and retinal cameras to diagnose strokes without the need for a MRI or CT scan. Their research was recently featured on UTHealth News.
New rapid detection sensor for COVID-19 comes from TRISH funding
Oct. 1 - Caltech researchers, with TRISH funding, have developed a new type of COVID-19 test that could enable at-home diagnosis in less than 10 minutes. The researchers hope to start testing hospitalized COVID-19 patients soon.
What NASA can teach us about social isolation
Sept. 23 - How do we combat loneliness and social isolation when physical distancing is critical? The "Creating a New Healthcare" podcast featured TRISH's Dr. Gary Strangman and how findings from space missions drive solutions for all.
Wisdom From The Women Leading The Space Industry
Aug. 16 – TRISH Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel was interviewed for Authority Magazine’s series “Women Leading The Space Industry.” Dr. Donoviel candidly gives her perspectives about the most exciting aspects the space industry, the changes and challenges needed regarding women in STEM, five leadership lessons, and more.
Incredible, radiation-fighting duckweed
July 14 – TRISH PI Barbara Demmig-Adams from the University of Colorado Boulder shared her work to optimize duckweed for use in spaceflight, where space, resources and fresh food are limited. Read the research brief in The Conversation.
Coronavirus hasn’t hit space — yet
May 27 - Dr. Dorit Donoviel spoke to Politico about COVID-19 and implications for health in space.
Houston: We Are On A Podcast
May 8 - TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel and TRISH Chief Scientist Dr. Kristin Fabre talked innovations for Mars with NASA’s Houston We Have a Podcast.
Detecting Stress Through Your Sweat
Feb. 26 - TRISH funded researcher Dr. Wei Gao is taking his research on sweat sensors used to detect stress and developing it to monitor stress and anxiety in space explorers. From Caltech News.
Video Games Reshape How We Think Of Life After Earth
Feb. 25 - OneZero featured TRISH partner Level Ex and how it’s using video game technology to help assist astronauts properly diagnosis conditions in space.
Thought Leadership in Space Health
Jan. 26 - Authority magazine interviewed TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel on being a thought leader in the space medicine industry.
The Future of Making Drugs In Space
Jan. 23 - TRISH Deputy Chief Scientist Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta spoke with Pharma Technology Focus on how TRISH-funded research will allow drugs to be manufactured in space.
Innovating in Space City
Jan. 15 - The Houston Innovators podcast hosted TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel for a discussion on how the Institute takes risk to advance space medicine.
Video Game Tech Helps Doctors Work
Jan. 9 - The Washington Post spoke to TRISH-funded partner Level Ex on how its video game simulation can help keep astronauts healthy on long space journeys.
TRISH’s Holistic Approach to Astronaut Health
Nov. 22 - TRISH senior innovation scientist Dr. Kristin Fabre spoke with HIMSS TV about how the institute helps make advances in space health.
Designing Health Wearables for Astronauts
Nov. 20 - TRISH partnered with medical device company Empatica to develop a wearable monitor to track astronaut health. The company was previously known for creating the first smart watch used to detect seizures. Read more.
Space Health Innovation Conference launches in San Francisco
Nov. 5 – TRISH’s Space Health Innovation Conference has mobihealth news thinking about test driving health technology for the longest space journey yet, and spoke to TRISH’s Senior Innovation Scientist Kristin Fabre about what’s coming next.
Mission to Mars: The healthcare challenges facing NASA
Nov. 4 - At SHIC, NASA scientists, astronauts and partners discussed the future of space health. Read the interview with TRISH leadership on NASA’s healthcare challenges from mobihealth news.
Medical gaming for astronaut simulation
Oct. 31 – Forbes explores the future of gaming for space: medical training simulations by TRISH-funded gaming company, Level Ex.
Exploring the new health frontiers in space
Oct. 24 – Luminary Labs spoke with TRISH Scientists Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta about the future of health and exploring its new frontiers in space. Read the interview from Luminary Labs.
Future Starship updates could use more details on human health and survival
Oct. 4 – The Verge spoke to TRISH Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel about the questions that still remain for protecting human health in space – even aboard the SpaceX Starship rocket.
How does space travel impact health?
Sept. 30 – Texas A&M Today and Vital Record took a look at a TRISH-funded study that will investigate the possibility of developing first-ever international medical database for retired astronauts.
From Jedis to Astronauts
Aug. 30 - CNBC covered the jump from Jedis to astronauts and how TRISH is working with game developer to improve astronaut training.
Testing wearables for sleep improvements in space
July 27 – Can a sleep device give deep-space explorers a good night’s rest? TRISH is funding investigators from the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness to test it out.
Health discoveries enabled by space exploration
July 19 – Dr. Dorit Donoviel channels the spirit of the Apollo program for The Hill– and lists some of the medical technologies enabled by the space program.
Who will be the first woman to walk on the moon?
July 18 - Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Who will be the first woman? TRISH Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel spoke to the Los Angeles Times about the future of women in space.
The Moon Is a Hazardous Place to Live
July 8 – The New York Times spoke to Dr. Dorit Donoviel about the harsh realities of the lunar surface. Healthtech innovator backed by TRISH works on space related eye conditions
June 21 - Dallas Innovates took a look at the work of TRISH-funded investigator Dr. Tasneem Sharma and her patent-pending device to study a condition affecting astronauts returning from outer space.
TRISH announces two sleep studies for astronaut behavioral health
June 17- TRISH and Philips announced the selection of two research studies leveraging Philips technology to evaluate if sleep can be made more efficient to improve cognitive function and behavioral health. RTSleepWorld, HomeCare Magazine, HME News and Yahoo Finance shared the news.
SPACE tomatoes funded by TRISH could feed future astronauts
May 3- Researchers at the University of California, Riverside are developing tomatoes with minimal biomass but a normal amount of fruit, thanks to a grant from TRISH. Greenhouse Grower highlighted the research effort.
May 3 - The New Food Economy highlights the work of TRISH investigators using gene editing to produce tiny tomatoes for space exploration.
April 25 - UC Riverside News covers the TRISH-funded tiny tomato plants developed at the University of California, Riverside, could one day feed astronauts on the International Space Station.
Tiny ‘tissue chips’ are a big deal for space health research
May 3 - The National Institutes of Health sent 3D microphysiological systems, or tissue chips, to the International Space Station Lab. For TRISH, the research model opens up new possibilities to understand what happens to human organs during long space flights. A piece by Baylor College of Medicine about this innovative new technique can be found here.
Study of twin astronauts features multiple TRISH-funded projects
April 11- Astronaut Scott Kelly’s DNA had multiple changes after a year in space, according to recently published study partly funded by TRISH. Scott and his twin brother Mark’s DNA were part of the groundbreaking twin study. TRISH-funded researchers from Cornell University helped develop DNA sequencing techniques that could detect epigenetic changes in space. Read more in the Cornell Chronicle.
TRISH Director speaks about scrapped all-female spacewalk
March 26 - TRISH Director Dr. Dorit Donoviel was interviewed by Canada’s CTV about the postponed all-female spacewalk.
Red Risk School Highlights Space Health Problems, Solutions
March 18-22 - TRISH’s Red Risk School showcased NASA’s top human health risks for deep space exploration. The expert-led scientific webinar featured topics such as radiation, Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome or SANS, and in-flight medical capabilities. Red Risk School also covered TRISH’s current investigation portfolio and research funding priorities. A recorded version of the webinar is available here.
Space, like love, changes the human heart
Feb. 14 - On Valentine’s Day, The Verge published a light-hearted piece about how space flight affects the human heart. TRISH director Dr. Dorit Donoviel was interviewed for the story.
Space2 workshop explores how confined environments affect health
Feb. 6-7 - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and TRISH collaborated to present the Space 2 workshop. The event focused on how the lack of space during spaceflight can affect the health of astronauts on board. The Verge, Psychology Today and TechRepublic each wrote pieces about the workshop.
Johnson Space Center highlights TRISH-funded device
Feb. 4 - Johnson Space Center highlighted the Butterfly iQ, a small but highly capable ultrasound tool, in its latest news roundup. The Butterfly iQ was created by Butterfly Networks and helped into NASA operations by TRISH.
