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  • Summary
    On March 31, 2006, The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) held its first in a series of 2006 Congressional forums to help educate Congress on important aerospace issues facing the industry today. This Forum (Restoration and Sustainability of Our National Space Life Science Research Capabiliies) focused on the rapidly diminishing federal funding for space life and biomedical research within NASA and near-term advocacy opportunities. AIAA Summary Report(see Event Follow-Ups)

  • Introduction
    Dr. Chris Brown (Download the PDF)

  • Panel 1 - Benefits and Implications: From Exploration in Space to Exploration on Earth
    Moderator - Dr. Joan Vernikos
    Dr. Lawrence DeLucas (Download the PDF)
    Dr. Jim Pawelczyk (Download the PDF)
    Dr. Harry Janes (Download the PDF)
    Ms. Erika Wagner

  • Panel 2 - Steps Leading to the Sustainability of Space Life Sciences
    Moderator - Dr. Bob Phillips (Download the PDF)
    Mr. Jeff Bingham
    Mr. Carl Walz
    Dr. Marlene MachLeish (Download the PDF)
    Mr. Bruce Pittman (Download the PDF)

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