DUBAI: The 43rd Annual International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) Meeting hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and held for the first time in the Arab world has officially commenced at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU).
The landmark event was kickstarted with an opening ceremony that was held in the presence of Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director-General, MBRSC; Dr. Amer Ahmad Sharif, CEO of Dubai Academic Health Corporation and President of MBRU; Prof. Marc-Antoine Custaud, President of ISGP; Hazzaa AlMansoori, Astronauts Office Manager, MBRSC, other dignitaries and attendees.
During the opening ceremony, Salem AlMarri welcomed the attendees to Dubai and spoke about their shared enthusiasm for exploration. He further emphasised that the knowledge and experience accumulated through the Centre’s efforts in space exploration would enhance scientific progress and humanity’s understanding of space.
Prof. Marc-Antoine Custaud during his opening
address noted that the meeting holds much promise as it will feature more than 100 scientific presentations and foster cooperation among various entities.
Meanwhile, Astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori, Astronauts Office Manager, while speaking during the opening ceremony underscored the role of space missions in enhancing international cooperation and our understanding of the universe based off his experience during the first Emirati mission to the International Space Station.
The event, being held until 30th May, brings together eminent scientists, representatives from space agencies, young researchers, as well as students to foster an exchange of knowledge on the biological and physiological effects of gravity on living organisms. These studies are crucial to overcoming the challenges of long-duration space missions and enhancing our understanding of life beyond Earth.
The meeting will further serve as a collaborative platform to announce new research and educational opportunities in the field.
Source: Emirat
es News Agency