By Anne Wainscott-Sargen – Aerospace America –
Cedars Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, and University of Pittsburgh discuss how ISS has helped drive disease research and treatments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The biological research onboard the International Space Station (ISS) over the last 26 years hasn’t only benefited astronauts; it’s driven new understanding of human health on the ground.
“There are things we can learn by exposure of biology to the space environment that inform us about new cures, new therapies, and new ways to approach aging and disease here on Earth,” said Michael Roberts, chief scientist for the ISS National Lab, while moderating the “Space Research for a Healthy Future” session at ASCEND 2026 as part of the ISS National Lab track.
