Hybrid Workshop on Challenges in Terrestrial Spaceflight Radiobiology

ABOUT

NRF-iThemba LABS and SCK CEN invites you to join the free online workshop on "Challenges in Terrestrial Spaceflight Radiobiology".

Join us in unravelling the mysteries of the immunological effects on astronauts in space and exploring the potential implications for future space missions. Your active participation will contribute to a stimulating and collaborative learning environment.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Title: Challenges in Terrestrial Spaceflight Radiobiology

Date: 22 January 2024

Time: 09h00 – 17h15 (GMT+2)

Platform: Auditorium at iThemba LABS

Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94358461566?pwd=aU9JZS96eUtaWkt1dlcwUysyeGFGZz09

Meeting ID: 943 5846 1566

Passcode: 364918

PROGRAM:

Part 1: Space travel and the effect on the human (immune) system                            

09h00 – 09h45: Challenges for future manned space missions – R Fisher, M Engelbrecht (iThemba LABS, SA)          

09h45 – 10h45: Immune system and T cell (dys)function in space – B Baselet, S Ferreira da Silva (SCK CEN, Belgium)    

10h45 – 11h00: Tea break 

11h00 – 12h00: Neutrons in space and high energy neutron RBE – E Fairall (UCT, SA)          

12h00 – 13h00: Radiobiological principles and consequences of space flight irradiation – A Hunter (UCT, SA)     

13h00 – 13h45: Break - Lunch provided for on-site participants at iThemba LABS                     

13h45 – 14h45: The gut microbiome in space – Can it be used as a biomarker for health risks? – C Vandevoorde (GSI, Germany)  

Part 2: The use of radionuclides to simulate space radiation for ground-based spaceflight radiobiology experiments

14h45 – 15h45: Radiobiology of radionuclides versus space radiation – J Bolcaen (iThemba LABS, SA)           

15h45 – 16h00: Tea break

16h00 – 17h00: Educational course on internal dosimetry of isotopes and applicability in space radiobiology – H Fourie (UCT, SA)

Closing – Interactive Q&A Session                 

Why Attend?

Gain a deeper understanding of the immune system's response to space flight radiation.

Explore cutting-edge research findings and advancements.

Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow students and experts.

Join the discussion on the link between nuclear medicine and space radiobiology.

Network with professionals in the field.

Registration:

To secure your spot acquire your ticket on the Quicket event page.

Note:

Registration is free, and we encourage you to share this invitation with your peers who may also find this workshop beneficial. A group of South African students from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) summer school will attend the workshop on-site.

We look forward to your presence at this exciting workshop!

Organizing committee:

Randall Fisher (NRF iThemba LABS)

Monique Engelbrecht (NRF iThemba LABS)

Julie Bolcaen (NRF iThemba LABS)

Silvana Ferreira da Silva (SCK CEN)  

Bjorn Baselet (SCK CEN)  

DIRECTIONS