# 2025 Annual AWG meeting - 9/25. Save the date! Keynote Speakers Confirmed for 2025 Annual AWG Meeting **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements/Jobs\ **Tags:** annual\ **Created:** [August 29, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339 "2025-08-29T14:10:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/1 "2025-08-29T14:10:30Z")
Hello all, Abstract submissions are closed. Save the date for September 25th! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/osdr/original/2X/b/bb401e98be983138b6a5cd483e017f3d704aa03d.jpeg) AWG Annual Meeting, 9/25, 8a-3p PT. The overarching theme of the meeting is “Moon to Mars: Advancing Research, Operations, and Countermeasures”. We invite all AWG members to submit an abstract that showcases active and recently completed AWG projects emphasizing: - Integration of space biological and space health research using AI, machine learning, and multi-omics approaches. - R&D through mining life science datasets for operational and life support needs for deep space missions. - How cross-species analysis enhances our understanding of space-related biological phenomena. - Applications of personalized, predictive, preventive space medicine for long duration, lunar, Martian missions. The 2025 Annual Meeting will feature: keynote speakers, lightning talks from all AWG Chairs, a panel of AWG success stories (from long-standing and newer members. 6 submitted abstracts will be selected for meeting-wide talks during the primary science session. Abstracts appropriate for this AWG annual meeting, but not selected for a talk, will be invited to present their work during a breakout “poster” session. Abstracts only on topic to our domain and activity will be considered. [Explore the draft flyer-agenda.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/18FQU1P0Eb5StIWDlaqYXk4OJjr4UBEU4/view?usp=sharing) The entire event will be hosted on GatherTown, and all AWG members will receive an invitation and link to join. Not an AWG member but want to attend? Join the AWG: [Request to join the Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) Analysis Working Group (AWG)](https://forms.gle/eMDz5fFf2bBg3WPQ6) If you have any questions or encounter any challenges during abstract submission, please reach out to Ryan (chat @rtscott2001 on Forum-Space; or [ryan.t.scott@nasa.gov](mailto:ryan.t.scott@nasa.gov)). [@RLWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/rlwg) [@PlantAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/plantawg) [@HUMANawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/humanawg) [@MultiOmicsAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/multiomicsawg) [@ALSDAawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/alsdaawg) [@FemaleReproAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/femalereproawg) [@AIMLawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/aimlawg) [@MicrobesAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/microbesawg) [@AnimalAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/animalawg) [@HardwareAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/hardwareawg) [@BrainAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/brainawg) Proud to share Keynote speakers are confirmed! Btw - our keynote speakers are confirmed for the 2025 Annual AWG Meeting 🎉 -Catriona Jamieson of UCSD on “Stem Cells and Cancer Research in Space” > **[Q&A: Meet Catriona Jamieson, the scientist sending tumors into space](https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/06/cancer-drug-development-space-station-catriona-jamieson/)** > > This hematologist sends tumors and stem cells to space to learn more about cancer biology — making her work a literal "cancer moonshot." > **[UC San Diego First to Test Cancer Drugs in Space Using Private Astronaut Mission](https://today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san-diego-first-to-test-cancer-drugs-in-space-using-private-astronaut-mission)** > > The latest space experiments from UC San Diego and Axiom Space will explore therapies for breast and colorectal cancer aboard the ISS, and monitor astronauts’ stem cell health over time. -Farnood Merrikh Bayat and Michael Lowry on “Development and Testing of Neuromorphic Processors for Resilient Spaceflight Compute” > **[Mentium Technologies Achieves Major Milestone with NASA JPL Support - Mentium...](https://mentium.tech/mentium-technologies-achieves-major-milestone-with-nasa-jpl-support/)** > > Santa Barbara, CA, May 12, 2025 – Mentium Technologies is proud to announce the successful completion of heavy ions radiation testing measurements at the Berkeley Accelerator Space Effects (BASE) Facility. This achievement was made possible with the... If you have any questions or encounter any challenges during abstract submission, please reach out to Ryan (chat @rtscott2001 on Forum-Space; or [ryan.t.scott@nasa.gov](mailto:ryan.t.scott@nasa.gov)). [@RLWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/rlwg) [@PlantAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/plantawg) [@HUMANawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/humanawg) [@MultiOmicsAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/multiomicsawg) [@ALSDAawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/alsdaawg) [@FemaleReproAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/femalereproawg) [@AIMLawg](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/aimlawg) [@MicrobesAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/microbesawg) [@AnimalAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/animalawg) [@HardwareAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/hardwareawg) [@BrainAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/brainawg) Cheers, The OSDR-AWG Admins ---
**Author:** ![Anatta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/anatta/32/3343_2.png) [@Anatta](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Anatta)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/2 "2025-08-29T19:12:45Z")
Hello,🙏 Could you please review the content of my abstract and confirm whether it is appropriate to submit?I may not be able to present it at the conference. Thank you so much 🙏 Best regards Chalermchai Rodsangiam > **(attachments)** > > [Bio-Aether- Real-Time Multi-Omics for Adaptive and Resilient Deep Space Life Support.pdf](https://awg.osdr.space/uploads/short-url/zjl1nBPnz1K8c2UfLr8TgVpnbW9.pdf) (316 KB) ---
**Author:** ![GasMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/gasman/32/2042_2.png) [@GasMan](https://awg.osdr.space/u/GasMan)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/3 "2025-08-30T12:52:08Z")
Hey there, I’ve been focusing on several other projects the past couple of months. I was wondering if you could review mine as well. My proposal will be featured at another event and I thought it would be good timing to bring that over here too. Thx! ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Basss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/dr.basss/32/2155_2.png) [@Dr.Basss](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Dr.Basss)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/4 "2025-09-05T09:52:23Z")
Dear Ryan, I hope you’re well. I submitted my abstract for the AWG Annual Meeting ahead of the deadline and wanted to confirm it was received and is under review. - **Name:** Budur Alshehri - **Email used for submission:** [Buduralshehri@gmail.com](mailto:Buduralshehri@gmail.com) - **Abstract title:** Umbilical cord blood-derived exosomes improve oocyte maturation and development during cisplatin chemotherapy - **Date submitted:** 12/08/2025 Could you please let me know if my submission was received successfully and when acceptance notifications are expected? If you need any additional information or a resubmission, I’m happy to provide it promptly. Thank you for your time and support. Kind regards, ---
**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/5 "2025-09-05T12:41:04Z")
Yes, thank you. Confirmed. By the end of the next week all AWG members will be contacted on their “Talks” or “Poster” selections, and EVERY AWG member will receive the meeting calendar invite ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Basss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/dr.basss/32/2155_2.png) [@Dr.Basss](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Dr.Basss)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/6 "2025-09-05T14:21:55Z")
Thank you for the information. ---
**Author:** ![navyfiremedic610](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/navyfiremedic610/32/2845_2.png) [@navyfiremedic610](https://awg.osdr.space/u/navyfiremedic610)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/7 "2025-09-09T20:51:51Z")
Thank you Ryan. I’m looking forward to seeing this conference Sept 25th. Keeping my fingers crossed that my 2 papers get selected. David Barckhoff [navymedic610@yahoo.com](mailto:navymedic610@yahoo.com) Cell 724-389-7372 ---
**Author:** ![gustavosantos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/gustavosantos/32/2879_2.png) [@gustavosantos](https://awg.osdr.space/u/gustavosantos)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 11:34am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/2025-annual-awg-meeting-9-25-save-the-date-keynote-speakers-confirmed-for-2025-annual-awg-meeting/3339/8 "2025-09-12T11:34:26Z")
Thanks for the information 👍🏻