Explore the TRISH Research Portfolio
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) leads a national effort in translating cutting-edge terrestrial science into advancements for human exploration of deep space.
Our focus: translating breakthrough ways to predict and protect human health and treat astronauts on the way to Mars. TRISH's funded investigators are advancing healthcare for astronauts and for patients here on Earth.
Are you ready to join the trip to Mars? Exploring our programs and current funding opportunities.
To foster collaboration, our projects are divided into cross-disciplinary teams headed by TRISH scientists. Explore them below:
Commercial Spaceflight
TRISH commercial space human health research addresses a wide range of challenges that humans face on long duration space missions: early detection and treatment of medical conditions, protection from radiation effects, mental health, team dynamics and more.
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TRISH Innovations
View a collection of project highlights from TRISH’s completed research portfolio, which address many of NASA’s health risks for deep space exploration.
Behavioral Health
Deep space explorers must endure isolation, confined spaces and extreme environments. TRISH researchers are tackling novel ways to address adverse cognitive and behavioral health conditions for deep space exploration.
Cellular and Molecular
TRISH researchers are exploring innovations in personalized healthcare. Through genetic and cellular approaches, we can anticipate risks, pinpoint medical treatments and custom-fit risk prevention strategies for future astronauts.
Environment, Food and Medication
Space: a hostile environment for humans, as well as the food and medications needed to sustain their health. TRISH investigates ways to preserve medications, advance human performance through nutrition, and more.
Medical Technology
TRISH researchers are building and adapting medical devices that are ready to perform in space. Some of these solutions can advance healthcare here on Earth, in places where medical care is limited.
Radiation
Outside of Earth's protective atmosphere, astronauts will be exposed to radiation that may negatively affect deep space exploration.
