About
As humanity stands on the precipice of expanding its habitat beyond terrestrial confines, the role of synthetic biology in facilitating such extraterrestrial existence becomes increasingly paramount. Venturing into the vast expanse of space necessitates innovative solutions for air regeneration, aqueous purification, alimentary production, self-repairing habitats, medical sustenance, and even genetic data storage. With its transformative capabilities, synthetic biology emerges as the linchpin to ensure prolonged human subsistence in such challenging celestial environments.
Speakers
Agenda
Agenda
Monday
May 05
Tuesday
May 06
Wednesday
May 07
Space and Defense: Synthetic Biology Moonshots
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This session explores the powerful alliance of space and defense organizations driving the future of off-world biotechnology. Participants will delve into cutting-edge research designed to support life on the Moon and Mars, from resource-efficient manufacturing and regenerative life-support systems to the development of resilient biological tools for extreme environments. By addressing the technical and logistical challenges of long-term space habitation, this discussion highlights how breakthroughs in synthetic biology, high-risk research programs, and cross-agency collaboration can redefine our interplanetary ambitions and accelerate humanity’s progress beyond Earth.
Thursday
May 08
Space Therapies: Accelerating Biotech Solutions for Health Beyond Earth
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Space is among the harshest and least hospitable environments for humans. Every human biological system is affected by the space environment. The biological stress has a deleterious impact on health and physical capabilities, and the extreme conditions and isolation take a significant toll on mental performance and behavior. By 2040, hundreds of people will be in space at any given time, and more than 80% of those are predicted to be private citizens; for the reliability, safety, health, and enjoyment of those private participants, new solutions and therapeutics are needed to maintain health and wellbeing.
