MedTalk: The Intersection of Space Medicine and Ophthalmology
- May 1, 2026
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Claude Moore Medical Education Building200 Jeanette Lancaster WayCharlottesville, Virginia
- 6pm - 8pm
Join Andy Lee, MD ’89, for a discussion about his work at the intersection of ophthalmology and space medicine. Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized expert in Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) and will talk about his involvement in a Houston Methodist–NASA collaboration. He will also discuss his path to NASA-related research and how this work supports astronaut health for long-duration space missions and the future of human space exploration. This talk is hosted by the UVA Space Medicine Interest Group, a student organization focused on providing education and exposure to the expanding field of space medicine.
This event will take place in the G-165 Conference Room, next to the Simulation Lab. Registration is required.