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USRA - Universities Space Research Association

USRA - Universities Space Research Association

Biomedicine & Biotechnology

Biomedicine & Biotechnology

Biomedicine and biotechnology use the principles of engineering to explore biological functions and develop biological applications to increase the quality of life, enhance productivity, and contribute to health and longevity. Biomedical and biotechnological research in the context of space science helps advance the potential for manned space flight, and for the use of space-related research and technology for the benefit of Earth's population.

Division of Space Life Sciences

Flight Analogs Project - Bed Rest Study

USRA's Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS) supports NASA's requirement to understand and counteract the physiological changes that accompany space flight.
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USRA 40 Years: 1969-2009

Universities Space Research Association

Celebrating 40 years of service to the space research community