Restoration and Sustainability of our National Space Life Science Research Capability

Note: An updated agenda will be posted on 8/9 March 2006.

March 31, 2006
9:00am-3:30pm
G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building

AGENDA

9:00am Welcome and Introductions – Dr. Roger Simpson, AIAA President

9:10am Keynote Speaker –Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, invited

9:30am Overview of Life Science Issues – Dr. James Bagian, National Center for Patient Safety

10:00am Panel Discussion: Benefits and Implications, from Exploration in Space to Exploration on Earth – Moderated by Dr. Joan Vernikos

Panelists: Dr. Lawrence Delucas, Dr. Jim Pawelczyk, Dr. Bernard Harris, Dr. Barry Blumberg, Erika Wagner

12:00pm Lunch – Provided for all those attending

12:45pm Panel Discussion: Steps Leading to the Sustainability of Space Life Sciences – Moderated by Courtney Stadd Panelists: Norm Augustine, Jeff Bingham, Dr. Bruce Pittman, Former Sen. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt

3:00pm Summary and Call to Action – TO BE CONFIRMED

3:00pm Adjourn