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BSA Launches "Essentials in Space Medicine" in Partnership with AGU and International Organisations
The international training workshop 'Essentials in Space Medicine' was launched at the Princess Al Jawhara Centre at Arabian Gulf University (AGU). Organised by the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) in collaboration with AGU, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos), and Space Park X, the event saw participation of approximately 40 individuals from various medical disciplines.
In his opening remarks, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri, CEO of BSA, affirmed that this workshop serves as a platform for gaining advanced knowledge about the effects of space environments on human health, stressing its role in fostering national and regional capacities in vital and renewable space medicine. Dr Al-Aseeri noted that the workshop aligns with BSA's vision to promote scientific research and foster regional and international collaborations. He expressed optimism that the event would pave the way for innovative research and initiatives to address astronaut health challenges in non-terrestrial environments. He stated, 'We are proud to organise this unique workshop, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world, and hope it will lay the groundwork for further advances in space medicine.'
His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of AGU, asserted that the workshop marks a strategic step integrating medicine and space sciences, highlighting the collaboration between the university, ICESCO, and BSA as a testament to scientific cooperation. Dr Al Fahaid reaffirmed the university's commitment to leadership in research and innovation and expressed hope that the workshop would offer valuable educational and practical opportunities to promote space medicine concepts and foster scientific partnerships that benefit the region and beyond.
Scheduled from 25 to 27 May, 2025, the workshop will cover a range of topics, including physiological adaptation in space, the effects of microgravity and cosmic radiation, telemedicine, and advanced technologies to support astronaut health. It will feature distinguished international experts such as Dr Elshad Allahyarov and Dr Kenan Yousefzadeh, renowned for their pioneering work and extensive expertise in the field.
The workshop has received accreditation from the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). Participants will be awarded two certificates: one jointly issued by BSA, AGU and ICESCO, and another from NHRA.
