What is bioastronautics?

Research that encompasses biological, behavioral and medical aspects governing the human body in the space flight environment. At JHU, bioastronautics@hopkins takes a systems approach to looking at all of these aspects. In space, all of the body’s systems are impacted. Studying all of these interactions, a practice known as systems medicine, is a new concept. Interactions between the body systems also involves the interaction between the person and the machinery as well as the person and other crew members over long periods of isolation.

Bioastronautics@hopkins is dedicated to connecting various efforts across JHU divisions focused on studying effects on the human body in spaceflight. To learn more about what other faculty members, centers and labs across JHU are doing in bioastronautics, click the button below.

We bring together students, researchers, and professionals to explore critical topics in human spaceflight. Through seminars and speaker series, we host events that foster interdisciplinary dialogue, highlight emerging research, and cultivate a dynamic community dedicated to advancing human health and performance in space.