Multi-dimensional analysis of human health effects in the space environment
Clinical Center
Subprojects & principal investigators
Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
How microgravity and space radiation affect biological systems, using multi-omics, spaceflight studies and ground models to investigate astronaut health, planetary protection and in-space biomanufacturing.
NASA Principal investigator
Dr. Fathi Karouia · Research Professor, NEXUS Institute, Kyung Hee University
Senior Research Scientist, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center; Research Faculty, Bioastronautics/BioServe, University of Colorado Boulder.
Pathogenesis of space radiation–induced skin cancer and dermatitis, and prevention / treatment targets
Dr. Soon-Hyo Kwon · Dept. of Dermatology, KHU Hospital at Gangdong
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Youn Young Park · Dept. of Surgery, KHU Hospital at Gangdong
Clinical specialties include colon and rectal cancer, anorectal disorders, adult hernias, rectal prolapse, and laparoscopic and robotic surgery.