# New Members Introduction **URL:** \ **Category:** Brain AWG Topics\ **Created:** [September 17, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627 "2026-09-17T14:02:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jannathulfarzana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/jannathulfarzana/32/4841_2.png) [@jannathulfarzana](https://awg.osdr.space/u/jannathulfarzana)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/1 "2026-09-17T14:03:00Z")
Continuing the discussion from [Introduction](https://awg.osdr.space/t/introduction/4625): Hello everyone My name is Jannathul Farzana and I am a psych graduate. I am really interested in neuro and brain related topics and I am happy to contribute in this community Thank you so much ---
**Author:** ![Bea31](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/bea31/32/5031_2.png) [@Bea31](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Bea31)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/2 "2026-09-17T22:56:09Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Beauty Pandey and I am currently working in research field of mining sector. I am interested in microbes and plants related work. I am looking forward to contribute under guidance of trained professionals and learning together. Thanks ---
**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 18, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/3 "2026-09-18T00:22:36Z")
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**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 18, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/4 "2026-09-18T00:23:58Z")
Welcome @jannathulfarzana and @Bea31 👋 Make sure to spend time looking at all the data and tools to come up with new investigations. Looking at previous studies is quite useful too. Previous work: [NASA OSDR-GeneLab Enabled Publications, Pre-Prints, Student Theses - Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8T1QuYEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate) Data dashboard (at a glance): [NASA OSDR Biological Data and Visualization Portal](https://visualization.genelab.nasa.gov/data/) Search portal: [NASA OSDR: Open Science for Life in Space](https://osdr.nasa.gov/bio/repo/) Training courses (GL4U and AI/ML for space biology): [https://www.nasa.gov/reference/gl4u-training-resources/](https://www.nasa.gov/reference/gl4u-training-resources/) These and all quick links to data/tools/APIs, etc are here: [About - Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups](https://awg.osdr.space/about) @jannathulfarzana you posted in the Brain AWG category, which is the right instinct. Search the portal for brain, retina, and CNS tissue from the rodent missions and see what assays exist, then read the papers that used them. Behavioral and cognitive data are thinner than omics in OSDR, so a psych background looking at that gap is useful. The Brain AWG meets monthly, see the [calendar](https://awg.osdr.space/upcoming-events) (log in first). @Bea31 mining sector plus microbes plus plants points straight at the new Regolith AWG, alongside Plant. Biomining, bioleaching, and growing crops in lunar and Martian simulant are all live questions there. Browse the microbial and plant datasets on the dashboard and come to the Plant and Regolith monthly meetings with what you find. The best guidance here comes from picking a dataset and working it, then asking specific questions at the meeting. Both of you, look through the [master table of open subgroup projects](https://awg.osdr.space/t/how-to-be-involved-master-table-of-open-sub-group-projects/1233/40). If something fits, say so in that thread. If you have your own idea, propose it there too. Cheers, -Ryan ---
**Author:** ![jannathulfarzana](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/jannathulfarzana/32/4841_2.png) [@jannathulfarzana](https://awg.osdr.space/u/jannathulfarzana)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/5 "2026-09-18T05:14:30Z")
Yeahhh sir suree, yesterday I attended your meeting it was so useful and instructions were clear. Thank you so much sir, Have a nice day 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Aiswarya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/aiswarya/32/4931_2.png) [@Aiswarya](https://awg.osdr.space/u/Aiswarya)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/6 "2026-09-18T14:15:30Z")
Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Aiswarya, a recent Master’s graduate in Bioinformatics. I’m really interested in multi-omics and space biology, and I’m excited to join the NASA OSDR Analysis Working Group to learn, connect, and collaborate on open-science projects! Looking forward to getting involved! ---
**Author:** ![aaatulpandey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/aaatulpandey/32/4958_2.png) [@aaatulpandey](https://awg.osdr.space/u/aaatulpandey)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/7 "2026-09-20T03:05:47Z")
Hello everyone My name is Atul Pandey and I am a 2 year undergraduate student . I am really interested in ai ml , cyber security and Bioinformatics related topics and I am happy to contribute in this community Thank you so much ---
**Author:** ![NehirT04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/nehirt04/32/4903_2.png) [@NehirT04](https://awg.osdr.space/u/NehirT04)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/8 "2026-09-20T05:56:08Z")
Hi everyone! My name is Nehir but I tend to go by River (the English translation) :). I am a biology major finishing up my undergraduate degree with a deep interest in space sciences, specifically space physiology. I have put together and presented an analysis on neuroscience and reading relative to spaceflight for the TeX users group under the wonderful Jennifer Claudio who works at Ames. I immensely look forward to working with everyone and learning more! ---
**Author:** ![dannyfink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/dannyfink/32/4888_2.png) [@dannyfink](https://awg.osdr.space/u/dannyfink)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/9 "2026-09-20T15:26:12Z")
Hi Everyone! My name is Danny. I have a Master’s in Space Studies with a focus on Human Factors and Human Centered Design. I’m currently a graduate student at Case Western University in the Aerospace Physiology program. I’m interested in spaceflight analogs and how we can reduce and mitigate stress in isolated, confined, and extreme environments. I’m excited to meet people, learn, and help in any way that I can! ---
**Author:** ![HashemAbuamereh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/hashemabuamereh/32/5048_2.png) [@HashemAbuamereh](https://awg.osdr.space/u/HashemAbuamereh)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/10 "2026-09-21T09:20:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from [New Members Introduction](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627): Hello everyone! I’m Hashem, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at GJU in Jordan, with experience in MATLAB/Simulink, mathematical modeling, and bio-signal analysis. I’m interested in space life sciences and physiological data, and I’m new to the AWG community. I’d love to contribute to a beginner-friendly project involving biomedical data, analysis, or visualization, and I’m eager to learn Python and bioinformatics along the way. Looking forward to learning from everyone! ---
**Author:** ![nitin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/nitin/32/5027_2.png) [@nitin](https://awg.osdr.space/u/nitin)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/11 "2026-09-27T22:06:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from the New[Members Introduction](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627): Hello to all curious minds, I am Dr. Nitin Bayal. I am a postdoc at the Dept. of Computing, University of Turku, Finland. I am working in the research areas of the gut-brain axis and analyzing multi-omics data from Finnish population cohorts. ---
**Author:** ![iamvishant02](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/iamvishant02/32/4875_2.png) [@iamvishant02](https://awg.osdr.space/u/iamvishant02)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/12 "2026-09-28T06:50:18Z")
Hi, I’m Vishant Netke, a Computer Engineering student and passionate innovator with a strong interest in research and technology. I’m particularly interested in exploring the intersection of **hardware, the human brain, and plants**. Through NASA OSDR, I’m excited to learn from real spaceflight research data and contribute to meaningful scientific exploration. ---
**Author:** ![havilah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/havilah/32/3053_2.png) [@havilah](https://awg.osdr.space/u/havilah)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/13 "2026-10-01T23:04:15Z")
Hi everyone!! I’ve always been interested in learning about the brain and understanding it. I have a Masters in Bioinformatics & am considering a PhD in Neuroscience. I’m so excited to connect with you all! ---
**Author:** ![ashtheflash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/da6949/32.png) [@ashtheflash](https://awg.osdr.space/u/ashtheflash)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/14 "2026-10-03T02:53:49Z")
Hi everyone! My name is Ashwin Singh and I an a junior in high school with a strong interest in data science/AI. Through NASA OSDR, I hope to get an opportunity to work on an exciting project related to this field! ---
**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:** [October 7, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/15 "2026-10-07T22:58:23Z")
Welcome @Aiswarya @aaatulpandey @NehirT04 @dannyfink @HashemAbuamereh @nitin @iamvishant02 @havilah @ashtheflash 👋 Same advice as above. Dig into the data and tools, read the previous studies, and pick a dataset to work. Then attend the monthly meeting for your AWG ([calendar](https://awg.osdr.space/upcoming-events), log in first) and introduce yourself to the leads. Check the [master table of open subgroup projects](https://awg.osdr.space/t/how-to-be-involved-master-table-of-open-sub-group-projects/1233/40) too. Reply there if something fits or if you have your own idea. Cheers, -Ryan > [@rtscott2001](#): > > Welcome @jannathulfarzana and @Bea31 👋 > > Make sure to spend time looking at all the data and tools to come up with new investigations. Looking at previous studies is quite useful too. > > Previous work: [NASA OSDR-GeneLab Enabled Publications, Pre-Prints, Student Theses - Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=8T1QuYEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate) > Data dashboard (at a glance): [NASA OSDR Biological Data and Visualization Portal](https://visualization.genelab.nasa.gov/data/) > Search portal: [NASA OSDR: Open Science for Life in Space](https://osdr.nasa.gov/bio/repo/) > Training courses (GL4U and AI/ML for space biology): [https://www.nasa.gov/reference/gl4u-training-resources/](https://www.nasa.gov/reference/gl4u-training-resources/) > These and all quick links to data/tools/APIs, etc are here: [About - Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups](https://awg.osdr.space/about) > > @jannathulfarzana you posted in the Brain AWG category, which is the right instinct. Search the portal for brain, retina, and CNS tissue from the rodent missions and see what assays exist, then read the papers that used them. Behavioral and cognitive data are thinner than omics in OSDR, so a psych background looking at that gap is useful. The Brain AWG meets monthly, see the [calendar](https://awg.osdr.space/upcoming-events) (log in first). > > @Bea31 mining sector plus microbes plus plants points straight at the new Regolith AWG, alongside Plant. Biomining, bioleaching, and growing crops in lunar and Martian simulant are all live questions there. Browse the microbial and plant datasets on the dashboard and come to the Plant and Regolith monthly meetings with what you find. The best guidance here comes from picking a dataset and working it, then asking specific questions at the meeting. > > Both of you, look through the [master table of open subgroup projects](https://awg.osdr.space/t/how-to-be-involved-master-table-of-open-sub-group-projects/1233/40). If something fits, say so in that thread. If you have your own idea, propose it there too. > > Cheers, > -Ryan ---
**Author:** ![HarijithanV](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/harijithanv/32/4625_2.png) [@HarijithanV](https://awg.osdr.space/u/HarijithanV)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/new-members-introduction/4627/16 "2026-10-20T17:18:12Z")
Hello everyone… My name is V Harijithan and I am a Biomedical Science Graduate.Currently working as a Research Scientist in Medical Research Institute. I am really interested in Astrobiology and STEM related topics and I am happy to contribute in this community Thank you so much