Dr. Scott Wood
Senior Research Scientist
Division of Space Life Sciences
Dr. Wood’s research is focused on the adaptation of balance function and spatial orientation to altered sensory environments, such as space flight, as well as enhancing the diagnosis and rehabilitation of vestibular-related clinical disorders. His laboratory at NASA is focused on the neural mechanisms and operational implications of disorientation and tilt-translation disturbances reported by crewmembers during and following re-entry. In several of his current studies, he is examining the use of sensory aids (e.g., vibrotactile feedback) as countermeasures to improve spatial orientation and manual control performance for pilots and as balance prosthetics for patients.
About DSLS
USRA's Division of Space Life Sciences (
DSLS) supports NASA's requirement to understand and counteract the physiological changes that accompany space flight. Based in Houston, Texas, the DSLS manages extramural research programs, administers educational programs, coordinates a visiting/staff scientist program, and enhances collaboration between NASA and academic institutions through an extensive series of conferences, workshops, and seminars.
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