From Space to the Hospital: How Microgravity Helps Us Heal (Main) In-Person
What does space have to do with health and medicine on Earth? More than you might think! Scientists from Space Tango and Massachusetts General Hospital are teaming up to study how the unique environment of space, especially microgravity, can help us learn more about the human body, how we heal, and how we treat diseases. In this session, you’ll discover how research done in space can lead to faster drug discoveries, better treatments, and surprising breakthroughs that could change lives here on Earth. Curious minds of all ages are invited to come explore the future of medicine powered by space!
- Date:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Community Room
- Branches:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Presentation/Lecture STEAM
Representatives from Space Tango, a leader in space-based research, and Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the country’s top medical institutions, will guide us through this exciting new frontier where outer space meets cutting-edge healthcare.
About the MA Space Week Space Film Festival
The MA Space Week Space Film Festival is a statewide celebration of space in cinema, featuring films that highlight the wonders of space exploration, astronomy, and our place in the universe. Each screening is paired with expert insights, making space science accessible and engaging for all audiences. This year’s Massachusetts Space Week theme, "Life in the Universe", explores the possibilities of extraterrestrial life, interstellar travel, and humanity’s place among the stars. Lilo & Stitch, our special kids' matinée selection, introduces young audiences to the idea of alien life with humor, heart, and adventure.