I’m Ishwari Shindekar, a second-year BSc Biotechnology student from Pune University, India. My interests lie at the intersection of cancer research, molecular biology, and the influence of environmental factors on human health. I’m especially passionate about exploring how tools like genomics, bioinformatics, and wet-lab research can help uncover early biomarkers for diseases like cancer.
I’m currently interning on an anti-cancer genomics project, and I’m excited to connect with like-minded researchers here—especially in areas where space health, radiation biology, or systems biology overlap with human disease and resilience.
Looking forward to learning from this incredible community and contributing wherever I can!
Hey! Thanks, Ryan. I don’t believe I mentioned cancer - more human support and biometrics + countermeasures (so clinical working group) and some multi-omics stuff.
Hi everyone!
My name is Madeline Manuel. I’m a medical student at NSU-KPCOM in Davie, FL interested in aerospace medicine and internal medicine. I am also pursuing an MPH degree. My goal is to attend UTMB IM/Aerospace Medicine residency, but if not, IM first and then a fellowship in Aerospace Medicine!
For education, I graduated in 2020 from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) with a B.Sc Honors in Biology and Minors in Health Psychology and Health Care Ethics.
I would love to be as involved as I can and learn more about this niche specialty and all it has to offer. I am interested in any aspect of research!
My name is Eva Tripathi, and I am currently in 10th grade at Montgomery High School (Skillman, NJ). While I may be younger than most, my passion for research is strong. I am eager to dive into challenging topics and collaborate with others.
Last year, I had the privilege of participating in the I-STEM program in Canada, where I worked alongside professionals in engineering to tackle real-world projects. This experience sparked my interest in open science, and I am excited to bring that enthusiasm here.
In fact, I launched a project in my freshmen year aimed at integrating different aspects of STEM into a single database, which fueled my passion for interdisciplinary work.
I am looking forward to contributing to this community and learning from all of you!
Hi @Eva_Tripathi - you may be interested in joining the @AIMLawg or others to learn more
Also, there is a list of all open projects here in a master table:
Feel free to @ contact any of the leads to ask to get involved
Hi @mmanuel1998 with your medical interest, you may be particularly interested in the @HUMANawg or maybe the @ALSDAawg (which is on imaging, and physiological data)
I am chair of the ALSDA AWG (and the next meeting is May 20th)
I’m Ramiro, joining you from the other side of the Atlantic — Portugal.
Great to be here! I’m a biologist turned R data scientist, and I’ve recently joined the Human and MultiOMICS Working Groups. Still finding my way around and looking for where I can best contribute — open to suggestions!
I’m Matheus Santos Samaritano Pereira, a medical student from Brazil and currently serving as a Student Lead Researcher at the University of Copenhagen. I have a strong interest in data-driven research in the fields of space medicine, microbiome, multi-omics, and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applied to health.
In the area of space medicine, I am particularly focused on investigating how extreme environmental conditions in space — such as cosmic radiation and prolonged microgravity — affect systemic inflammatory response and cardiovascular function, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women and newborns. I am also interested in exploring how multi-omic approaches and AI/ML tools can help predict risks and create personalized preventive strategies for long-duration space missions.
I’m excited to learn from the members of the ALSDA, Multi-Omics, Microbiome, and AI/ML groups and contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary projects. Looking forward to connecting with many of you!
To help orient you and everyone new who just joined, I do suggest checking out this post, which also has Youtube links, from the recent ‘AWG Catalyst Summit’ in March
The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) AWG develops or deploys AI and ML tools to answer basic science or applied science questions about spaceflight biology and human health.
The NASA Ames Life Sciences Data Archive (ALSDA) AWG is focused on non-omics data types, including physiological, phenotypic, biomedical, imaging, behavioral. This group spends a majority of its time on data and metadata standards.
The Animal AWG focuses data from experiments with animal models in space, seeking to better understand basic animal science as well as animal evolution and adaptation to the conditions of space. Model organisms include rodents, fruit flies, c. elegans, and tissue-on-a-chip technology.
The Female Reproductive System AWG investigates the impacts of spaceflight on female reproductive health, from endocrinology to reproductive organ health.
The Microbes AWG investigates microbial life and the ecosystems to support life in space; investigations address bacteria, yeast, viruses, and other types of microbiological life.
The Multi-Omics AWG. Molecular biology focuses on the function and structure of biological molecules (e.g., DNA). The so-called ‘omics disciplines analyze a whole set of biological molecules across an entire organism (e.g., an organism’s whole genome). Multi-omics integrates data from all the ‘omics fields (there is one for every important type of biological molecule, e.g., proteomics (proteins), lipidomics (lipids)) to take a holistic approach to understand biological processes. The Multi-Omics AWG uses this integrative approach to investigate how being in space impacts terrestrial life.
The RadLab AWG focuses on radiation telemetry (the science of remotely detecting and measuring radiation in space and converting those data to signals that can be transmitted) and radiation biophysics (the study of how radiation impacts the physics of cellular processes). This AWG was instrumental in guiding the creation of the ‘RadLab’ tools of the OSDR.
Hi everyone! I’m Aditya Bakshi, and I’m a junior at the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Computer Science with an AI concentration. I’m excited about applying ML, data, web, and game development in scientific and educational domains.
Last summer, I participated in NASA’s Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE) academy, where I collaborated with a diverse team to develop a proposal for a semi-autonomous 3D printing system for use in microgravity. I’ve also built a few AI-based web applications and Unity3D projects, and I enjoy learning as well as implementing technical skills into fun, innovative products.
In addition, I’ve contributed as a volunteer on Zooniverse, where I engaged in various projects in space science and biology, and grew to appreciate open science platforms and citizen-science efforts.
I’m delighted to be part of the AWG community! Feel free to reach out if you’re working on something in this space or just want to chat. Thank you, and nice to meet you all!
My name is Marina Freitas. I’m a biomedical scientist graduated from the University of Aveiro in Portugal, currently pursuing a postgraduate program in Astronomy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning. I’m also a scientific researcher and author of peer-reviewed articles in health, neuroscience, and innovation.
I have a strong interest in the intersection between space science, neuroscience, and technology. I’m the founder and president of LIASTRA – International League of Astronomy (www.liastra.com) where I lead initiatives in citizen science and space exploration. Through LIASTRA, we’ve empowered students and enthusiasts to discover dozens of asteroids in collaboration with international research campaigns.
I’m passionate about expanding access to science education and connecting with others who share a love for space, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Always open to new projects, research partnerships, and opportunities to inspire the next generation in STEM!
Hello, everyone
I am Roland from Ghana, an avid data analyst and creative writer. I am also pursuing Sociology at Stetson.
Joining the plant and human working groups, my goal is to explore sustainable systems needed for future generations. I am open to learning from everyone here and leveraging my skills and experiences to make some impact.
