The National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), funded by NASA, is a consortium of institutions studying the health risks related to long-duration spaceflight and developing the medical technologies needed for long missions. The Institute's science, technology and education projects take place at more than 60 institutions across the United States.
The research program is organized into seven integrated teams:
Cardiovascular Alterations
Human Factors & Performance
Musculoskeletal Alterations
Neurobehavioral & Psychosocial Factors
Radiation Effects
Sensorimotor Adaptation
Smart Medical Systems & Technology
NSBRI discoveries impact medical care on Earth. While solving space health issues, the Institute is transferring the solutions to patients suffering from similar conditions, including osteoporosis, muscle wasting, shift-related sleep disorders, balance disorders and cardiovascular system problems.
Additionally, the NSBRI prides itself in having robust education and outreach programs that inspire and train the next generation of scientists, engineers and space explorers. Educational activities range from developing curricular materials for middle school and deploying web-based resources for teachers and faculty to supporting summer internship, graduate and postdoctoral programs.
NSBRI is headquartered at Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) in Houston.