Online Lectures
Tissue Engineering & Space Medicine
PULSE Space Week 2026
24 – 27 August 2026
13:00 – 14:00 CEST
Four new lectures on space medicine and tissue engineering
Following the success of the 2025 PULSE Online Summer School, we invited students, early-career researchers and professionals to join the PULSE Space Summer Week 2026.
From 24 to 27 August 2026, four leading experts delivered online lectures exploring current developments in space biology, space medicine and bioprinting. Three speakers from last year’s Summer School returned with updated perspectives on their fields, while a new lecture further expanded the programme.
All sessions took place online at 13:00 CEST. Participation was free, and attendees could register for one or more lectures.
Program overview
- Monday, 24 August 2026 — Sarah Baatout
Living Beyond Earth: The Next Frontier in Space Biology and Medicine - Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — Michael Gelinsky
Extrusion Bioprinting in Space - Wednesday, 26 August 2026 — Damian Bailey
Brain Beyond Earth: The Space Exposome–Integrome - Thursday, 27 August 2026 — Jeremy Teo
Effects of Microgravity on the Immune System
Key information
- Dates: 24–27 August 2026
- Time: 13:00 CEST each day
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Language: English
- Participation fee: Free
- Registration: Required
Recordings
The views expressed by speakers during presentations and during Q&A session reflect those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official views of PULSE nor the European Union.
PULSE Summer School 2025
25–29 August 2025
The PULSE Online Summer School received over 500 students, early-career researchers, and professionals to explore the world of tissue engineering and space medicine. This unique program highlights how biomedical research for space not only supports human space exploration but also drives innovations for medicine on Earth.
Participants had a chance to:
- Discover how human tissues respond to microgravity, radiation, and isolation;
- Learn about organ-specific adaptations, including muscle, bone, immune, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems;
- Gain insights into innovative biofabrication and 3D bioprinting technologies;
- Explore career opportunities with the European Space Agency (ESA) and other space life sciences initiatives.
Program Overview
The Summer School ran over five days, featuring expert lectures, interactive sessions, and career-oriented presentations.
Highlights includes:
- Space Medicine: Physiological responses in space, covering multiple organ systems such as muscle, bone, immune, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems;
- Radiation and bioengineering in space: Talks on radiation resistance, biofabrication modules on the ISS, magnetic acoustic levitation bioprinting, and hydrogel applications for biotechnology;
- ESA programs and career opportunities for students and early-career researchers.
Recordings
The views expressed by speakers during presentations and during Q&A session reflect those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official views of PULSE nor the European Union.
Key Information
- Dates: 25–29 August 2025
- Format: Sessions on Zoom from 10:00 to 15:00 CEST – link will be shared upon registration
- Target Audience: Students, early-career researchers, and professionals interested in space medicine, bioengineering, and regenerative medicine
- Language: English
- Participation Fee: Free
- Registration: Closed. Spaces are limited – early registration is recommended.
Contact Information
For questions about the program or registration, please contact:
- Michela Candotti: m.candotti@insociety.eu