NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows
NASA has selected two early-career scientists for its next class of postdoctoral fellows under the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH). The fellows will focus on projects related to space food systems and astronaut eye health, beginning in May. This initiative aims to advance research that addresses health risks associated with spaceflight and improve human health on Earth.
- ▪Dr. Baiyang Liu from Columbia University will develop a nutritionally optimized Spirulina strain for extended space missions.
- ▪Dr. Dylan Pham from Texas A&M University will study the impact of simulated microgravity and aging on ocular artery and neural retina function.
- ▪The TRISH Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports independent research relevant to human space exploration.
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2 min readNASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral FellowsHRP Communications TeamHRP Communications TeamMay 18, 2026 RELEASE A view of NASA’s Orion spacecraft aboard the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket on April 1 during the launch of the Artemis II test flight. Credit: NASA The NASA-funded Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) has selected two early‑career scientists for its next class of postdoctoral fellows. The new fellows will begin their projects in May, focusing on space food systems and astronaut eye health. The TRISH Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports independent research that advances biomedical, behavioral, and technological approaches relevant to human space exploration.
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