Center for Space Medicine Research
Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School
About Us
Medical research for health in space. Space research for health on Earth.
At the Center for Space Medicine Research (CSMR), we are improving human health in space and translating discoveries made in space into new solutions for patient care on Earth. We invite you to learn more about our program and explore ways you can collaborate with us.
What We Do
Spaceflight Research
Through our collaborations with leading industry partners, we are developing a robust flight program to bring ground-breaking biomedical research to space. From concept to launch, we help investigators prepare experiments for parabolic, suborbital, and orbital flights so they can leverage the unique properties of microgravity for new biomedical discoveries. Contact us to learn more about how you can get your science into space.
Lab & Analog Studies
Our scientists use a variety of methods to develop new approaches for keeping humans healthy in space. Some of these involve research in the laboratory or in spaceflight analog environments: places on the Earth that replicate some of the isolated, confined, or resource-limited operational conditions of spaceflight. Get in touch with us to learn more about our on-going work in these environments and how you can participate in space analog research.
Collaborations
We bring together experts across academia and industry to advance biomedical research for improving human health in space and on Earth. We work closely with commercial collaborators to translate findings from CSMR research into practical solutions that support both patients and future spacefarers. Find out more about our research partnerships and the work we are doing to bring medical innovation from the Space Station to the bedside.
Launching the next generation of researchers
Creating a better future starts with investing in the next generation today. We are committed to expanding access to STEM education and fostering the next generation of scientific leaders. Through our educational and community initiatives, CSMR empowers learners at every stage to engage with space medicine research. Our streamlined platform connects students and early-career scientists with leading labs, academic institutions, and spaceflight companies around the world. Get in touch to learn how you can participate.
Research Training Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience through research internships and learn from leading faculty.
Lectures and Workshops
Join our in-person and virtual events to explore the latest in biomedical and space research with leading experts.
Supporting Early Career Scientists
We provide resources and mentorship to help launch careers in translational and space-focused research.
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Connect With Us
We believe collaboration is the key to advancing human health in space and on Earth. We welcome inquiries from:
- Investigators looking to conduct research in microgravity.
- Researchers working to advance human health in space and other extreme environments.
- Clinicians interested in applying insights from space medicine to patient care.
- Industry leaders developing solutions to support human health in space.
- Biotech and pharma innovators interested in learning more about therapeutic solutions developed in space.
- Commercial space industry pioneers looking for scientific partners.
- Visionary philanthropists interested in supporting impactful research.
- Government space agencies sponsoring cutting-edge research.
- Funding agencies seeking innovative projects to enable.
- Members of the press looking to connect with spaceflight experts.
- Students, fellows, or educators wanting to contribute to the future of space medicine research training and education.
Contact our Director, Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic, at mghspacemedresearch@mgb.org to learn more, and follow our work at the links below!