HOUSTON,
July 31, 2015
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Space Biomedical
Research Institute (NSBRI) is soliciting for ground-based and
analog definition research proposals to develop safe and effective
countermeasures and technologies that will reduce the significant
biomedical risks associated with human space travel. These
discoveries will not only enable safe and productive human
spaceflight, but will also have the potential to improve life on
Earth. The Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO)
announcement entitled "Research and Technology Development to
Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions"
was released jointly with NASA's Human Research Program on
July 31, 2015.
NSBRI is soliciting for research proposals of one year in
duration to strengthen the project portfolios of its Human Factors
and Performance, Musculoskeletal Alterations, Neurobehavioral and
Psychosocial Factors, Radiation Effects, and Smart Medical Systems
& Technology research teams. Research topics include testing
potential countermeasures to mitigate the effects of ionizing
radiation, which is the number one risk to astronaut health during
future long duration exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit.
The specific research topics are:
Human Factors and Performance
- Operationalize Customized Refresher and Just-In-Time
Training Products for Deep Space, Long Duration Spaceflight
Crews
Musculoskeletal Alterations
- Customize, Refine, and Test Existing Exercise Software
Product(s) to Optimize Astronaut Motivation for Exercise During
Deep Space Exploration Missions
Neurobehavioral and Psychosocial Factors
- Integrate Multiple Unobtrusive Technologies to Increase
the Sensitivity and Specificity of Monitoring Psychosocial
Well-Being and Alertness Levels in Astronaut-Like
Subjects
Radiation Effects
- Protect Healthy-Tissues from Ionizing Radiation by
Accelerating the Testing of Potential Countermeasures in Human
Clinical Research Trials
Smart Medical Systems and Technology
- Employing a Suitable Ground Analog Environment, Develop
and Test an Ultrasound Phantom or Surrogate Testing Capabilities to
Enhance the Utility of Therapeutic Ultrasound
This NSBRI research announcement (NRA) may be viewed
at http://www.nsbri.org under the Funding Opportunities
menu, within the Current Announcements section. The NRA is also
available via the NASA Research Opportunities homepage
at http://nspires.nasaprs.com by navigating through the menu
listings "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations." On the Open
Solicitations page, researchers should select "NNJ15ZSA001N" from
the list of solicitations and then choose "Appendix B."
Proposals solicited in response to this NSBRI research
announcement will follow a two-step review process. Only Step-1
proposers determined to have proposed work that is relevant to the
specific topics solicited by this research announcement will be
invited to submit full Step-2 proposals. Step-1 proposals are due
on September 4, 2015, and invited
Step-2 proposals are due on November 23,
2015. Participation is open to all categories of U.S. based
organizations, including educational institutions, industry,
non-profit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government
agencies. Both Step-1 and Step-2 proposals must be submitted
electronically via NSPIRES.
About NSBRI
The National Space Biomedical Research Institute, NSBRI, is a
501(c)3 organization funded by NASA. Its mission is to lead a
national program to mitigate the health risks related to human
spaceflight and to apply the discoveries to improve life on Earth.
Annually, the Institute's science, technology and education
projects take place at approximately 60 institutions and companies
across the United States.
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