Join OSMED Michigan for its first public Social Event in Ann Arbor, bringing together professionals, researchers, students, educators and spaceflight enthusiasts to connect, collaborate and build community across medicine, engineering, design, science and human space exploration.

Join OSMED Journal Club as Dr. Matt Martone explores research examining how human endothelial cells respond to simulated microgravity. This interactive discussion will examine microgravity-induced cellular changes and their implications for understanding the effects of spaceflight on human health.

Join architect Stephanie Brick and host Phnam Bagley for an OSMED Member Highlight on designing spaces that support human health and well-being on Earth and beyond.

Join Dr. Jennifer Rochlis for expert insights into the space industry, ask questions, get advice, or learn more about how to get involved with OSMED.

The OSMED Space Ethics and Law Interest Group meets monthly to examine the ethical, legal, and regulatory questions shaping human spaceflight and to connect members with emerging scholarly and operational opportunities in this domain.

Join OSMED for the Spaceflight Epidemiology Analysis Working Group, a public meeting series focused on the intersection of space medicine, epidemiology, human health research, open science, and the future of human spaceflight. This group brings together researchers, clinicians, students, engineers, data scientists, citizen scientists, and space health professionals to explore how the hazards of spaceflight affect human health, performance, adaptation, and long-term capability.

Join OSMED for a special Grand Rounds session with Maybritt Kuypers, MD, PhD, FAWM, an emergency physician and former ESA Flight Surgeon, exploring space medicine, her experience supporting ISS missions and Artemis medical preparations, and how spaceflight research can inform healthcare on Earth.

Join OSMED’s Bioastronautics Journal Club as MD/PhD candidate Grant Goodman explores the effects of spaceflight on mission-critical locomotor function. The discussion will examine how changes in human movement and physiology may affect health and performance during spaceflight.

This event provides information and discussion on the Mass General Brigham Space Medicine Fellowship Training opportunity. The panel will include the director and current and past fellows to discuss the philosophy, curriculum, and rotation opportunities. Eligibility requirements are discussed as well.

The OSMED Space Ethics and Law Interest Group meets monthly to examine the ethical, legal, and regulatory questions shaping human spaceflight and to connect members with emerging scholarly and operational opportunities in this domain.

Join Dr. Erik Antonsen for expert insights and ask questions, get advice or connect.

Join OSMED for the Spaceflight Epidemiology Analysis Working Group, a public meeting series focused on the intersection of space medicine, epidemiology, human health research, open science, and the future of human spaceflight. This group brings together researchers, clinicians, students, engineers, data scientists, citizen scientists, and space health professionals to explore how the hazards of spaceflight affect human health, performance, adaptation, and long-term capability.

Join us as Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta discusses the development, capabilities, and aspirations of UCF's new aerospace medicine program.

Join OSMED and IIAS on August 27 at 2:00 PM ET for a members-only panel exploring how scientists build and advance their careers in academia. Dr. Shawna Pandya will moderate a candid conversation with Dr. Jen Fogarty, Fay Ghani, Dr. Kate Flickinger, and Dr. Mark Shelhamer about their career paths, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring scientists.

Join Aniket Sharma and host Phnam Bagley for an insightful conversation about responsible AI, privacy, quality engineering, and human-centered innovation in healthcare and spaceflight.

Join OSMED’s August Journal Club with neuroscientist Dr. Francis McGlone to explore how the nervous system senses touch, pain, itch, and pleasure. The session will examine c-tactile afferents and the role of affective touch in stress, resilience, development, and human connection.

Join OSMED President Erik Antonsen, MD, PhD, for a members-only Research Lecture Series session exploring scientific peer review, today’s publishing landscape, and how emerging scientists can prepare to participate in the review process.

Join OSMED’s August Book Club on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET for a discussion of Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. Drips and Rocket Ships by Hayley Arceneaux, PA-C. Hosted by Anna Shipman, OSMED Vice President of Relations, this public event is open to everyone, even if you have not finished the book.

Join OSMED for the Spaceflight Epidemiology Analysis Working Group, a public meeting series focused on the intersection of space medicine, epidemiology, human health research, open science, and the future of human spaceflight. This group brings together researchers, clinicians, students, engineers, data scientists, citizen scientists, and space health professionals to explore how the hazards of spaceflight affect human health, performance, adaptation, and long-term capability.

The OSMED Space Ethics and Law Interest Group meets monthly to examine the ethical, legal, and regulatory questions shaping human spaceflight and to connect members with emerging scholarly and operational opportunities in this domain.

Join OSMED President Dr. Erik Antonsen for a practical discussion on scientific writing, literature reviews, and preparing research for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Join Danica Vallone at the Exploratorium’s After Dark: Out of This World for a keynote exploring how storytelling, public attitudes toward risk, and popular culture have shaped spaceflight policy and the Space Age:

Join OSMED members and H2M2 attendees for a cocktail-style networking reception celebrating the launch of the OSMED Houston Chapter and connecting Houston’s human spaceflight community.

Join OSMED’s Journal Club for a discussion on the creation, initial data, and future development of the Astronaut and Spaceflight Participant Archive, a comprehensive dataset documenting every human who has traveled to space. Hosted by Kate Flickinger, MS, PhD, the public session will feature Robert Nagy, PhD, Robert Reynolds, MS, MPH, PhD, and Farhan Asif.

Join OSMED for a members-only Research Lecture Series presentation with Daniel Buckland, MD, PhD, exploring how stronger communication across space science disciplines can improve collaboration, decision-making, and human spaceflight outcomes.

The OSMED Space Ethics and Law Interest Group meets monthly to examine the ethical, legal, and regulatory questions shaping human spaceflight and to connect members with emerging scholarly and operational opportunities in this domain.

Join OSMED for the Spaceflight Epidemiology Analysis Working Group, a public meeting series focused on the intersection of space medicine, epidemiology, human health research, open science, and the future of human spaceflight. This group brings together researchers, clinicians, students, engineers, data scientists, citizen scientists, and space health professionals to explore how the hazards of spaceflight affect human health, performance, adaptation, and long-term capability.

Join OSMED for a Member Highlight hosted by Phnam Bagley featuring Dr. Laura Thomas on human performance, resilience, decision-making, and life in extreme environments.

Join Dr. Erik Antonsen for expert insights and ask questions, get advice or connect.