Jumana Alshaikh
Assistant Professor
Movement Disorders Division
Department of Neurology
Keywords
What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon.
I’m a neurologist and an amateur astronomer, interested in combining my profession with my hobby by being involved in the field of space neurology. I am interested in furthering humanity’s understanding about space neurology and how to mitigate known neurological adverse effects in astronauts.
How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
Currently our understanding about space neurology is very limited, and only very few neurologists are knowledgeable about what we know in this field.
What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
I am currently involved in staying updated on the latest research about space neurology, and educating neurologists and astronomers about this field so that more neurologists are aware and prepared for future increase in space travel and the potential they will be involved in this.
Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make?
Neurological symptoms and complications are very common among astronauts, by improving our understanding of space neurology we are able to better help astronauts with these symptoms which can greatly enhance the experience of space travel.