2026 Annual Meeting | H189 - The Effects of Space Flight on the Nervous System (HeadTalks)

Date Tuesday 04/21/26

Time 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | F2 Lobby

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (HeadTalks)

Director(s) Mark Rosenberg, MD

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives Spaceflight presents a unique neurological environment characterized by microgravity, fluid shifts, radiation exposure, and altered sensory inputs that challenge the human nervous system. This presentation explores the key neurological adaptations and risks associated with spaceflight, including changes in cerebrovascular physiology, neuro-ocular syndromes, vestibular dysfunction, and cognitive performance. We will highlight current neurological pathologies intrinsic to spaceflight and explain how spaceflight neurology informs countermeasure development for astronauts and high-performance operators on Earth.

CME Available No CME available

Program Level Introductory

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM CDT	Speaker	The Effects of Space Flight on the Nervous System Mark Rosenberg, MD

Faculty Disclosures
Mark Rosenberg, MD	Dr. Rosenberg has nothing to disclose.