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Event
3rd International Space Health (ISH3) Forum on Human Energy Conservation on Earth and in Space
Forum Chair: Joan Vernikos, PhD, Taksha University, USA
Forum Co-Chair: Stephane Blanc, PhD, CNRS, France
Sponsored by
Taksha Institute for Space Health and Aging (TISHA), Taksha University (TU)
- a 501(c)3 not-for-profit institution founded in 1976 -
www.taksha.org
In Cooperation with
Old Dominion University (ODU), Science and Technology Corporation (STC) and Others (TBA)
Purpose
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Resilience, the ability of humans to recover, is the basis of healthy living. In Space, success in maintaining an Earth-healthy state by applying heavy energy-consuming exercise regimes has been questionable. An open-to-the-public Forum is proposed designed to encourage exchange of ideas and discussion by experts in physiological models of energy preservation and restoration, such as hibernation, meditation, and sleep. The purpose of this discussion is to stimulate the exchange of ideas and knowledge to identify how these mechanisms of energy efficiency may maintain health and prevent wasting in space explorers as well as humans on Earth.
This forum is intended to provide cross-fertilization of ideas from research on a variety of low energy states with the object of discovering ways of supporting the health of Space travelers on long duration missions. The important purpose is to review, assess, and make recommendations to initiate follow-up discussions and exploration in this new field.
Objectives
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The primary objective of the Forum is to provide a venue to have an exchange of information on the cross-cutting topics of Hibernation, Sleep, and Meditation among distinguished experts in their fields, in the format of presentations, round-table discussions, and a panel discussion with audience Q&A. The secondary objective is to assess conclusions and knowledge gaps, and make recommendations for research and studies in this field. The tertiary objective is to compile the presentation papers and recorded discussions to publish a land-mark edited volume, the first such document in the field for the benefit of the scientific community.
Tentative Program of Topics and Invited Experts
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Space Physiology and Medicine: The Role of Gravity and Sedentary Lifestyles, Health, Wellness, and Aging
Joan Vernikos, PhD (Chair) (ACCEPTED) - Taksha Institute for Space Health and Aging (TISHA), Taksha University (USA)
Muscle Metabolism: In Space, Bed Rest and Hibernation
Stephane Blanc, PhD (Co-Chair) (ACCEPTED) - Centre d'Ecologie et de Physiologie Energtiques, CNRS, University of Strasbourg (France)
The Biochemistry of Winter Hibernation
Professor Kenneth B. Storey, PhD (ACCEPTED) - Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University (Canada)
Energy, Metabolism, and Nutrition
T. Peter Stein, PhD (ACCEPTED) - Institute of Successful Aging (USA)
Gaps in Knowledge
Guillaumette Gauquelin, PhD (ACCEPTED) Centre National d'Etudes Spaciales (CNES) (France)
Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Conditions
Dilip Sarkar, MD (ACCEPTED) - School of Integrative Medicine, Taksha University (USA)
Other speakers to be invited.
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LocationOld Dominion University Peninsula Center (View)
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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