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Ooty Workshop Examines Space Simulation and Human Biology Research
Scientists met in Ooty for a workshop about living and working in space.
They studied how spaceflight can change the human body.
They discussed how astronauts’ immune systems, metabolism and bones may respond in space.
They also explored how to keep medicines safe during space missions.
Another topic was making nutritious and safe food for astronauts.
Researchers explained how laboratories on Earth can imitate some effects of microgravity.
They also discussed using small satellites for medical and biological research.
Participants finished with practical training in space simulation and advanced scientific testing.
Astro-Bio 2026 brought Indian and Russian scientists together at JSS College of Pharmacy in Ooty.
Sessions examined human physiological, immune and metabolic responses during spaceflight.
Researchers discussed medicine stability, microgravity experiments, space food and space-simulation methods.
Speakers highlighted nanosatellites, medical research and laboratory models for studying microgravity.
The workshop included hands-on training in space simulation, spectroscopy and chemometric data analysis.
- Who
- Indian and Russian scientists, researchers and participants, including speakers from JSS institutions, the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Russia’s Institute of Biomedical Problems.
- What
- They held Astro-Bio 2026, a scientific workshop on space simulation and human biology.
- Where
- JSS College of Pharmacy in Ooty, with speakers and institutions from Mysuru and Moscow also involved.
- When
- The workshop was held in 2026; the articles do not give a specific date.
- Why
- The workshop aimed to expand research into human health in space, medicines, microgravity, space food and related pharmaceutical technologies.
Key facts
- Workshop
- Astro-Bio 2026
- Theme
- Space Simulation and Human Biology
- Venue
- JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
- Organiser
- Department of Pharmaceutics at JSS College of Pharmacy
- Government support
- Organised under the Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence scheme of the Department of Science and Technology
- Sponsor
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Practical training
- Space simulation, advanced spectroscopy and chemometric analysis
Quotes
Emily Calandrelli
Science communicator and space exploration advocate quoted in the article
“Because of technologies from space exploration, we can begin to understand our world’s origins, and our lives are improving. These are the reasons why dedicating a life to the sciences and space exploration is so meaningful and rewarding”
deccanchronicle.com
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