Space for health symposium
The goal of the event
Unlocking the potential of regenerative medicine, drug discovery & biomedical technology for health innovation on Earth
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Our focus
Tissue models
Advances tissue engineering and disease modeling for precision and personalized medicine.
Remote monitoring
Remote monitoring and autonomous healthcare systems
Bioprinting
Regenerative medicine and novel techniques for bioprinting in microgravity.
drug discovery
Accelerated drug discovery and development.
why this symposium?
Why now?
Europe is entering a new phase of human spaceflight, commercial low Earth orbit activity, sovereign capability development, and dual-use innovation. At the same time, healthcare systems face increasing pressure from ageing populations, supply-chain vulnerability, workforce shortages, and rising costs.
Despite strong capabilities, many organisations remain insufficiently connected to programmes, funding pathways, commercial opportunities, and cross-sector partners. This symposium aims to transform fragmented excellence into coordinated EU leadership.
Endorsed by
Preliminary program
Confirmed speakers
To be announced
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dr. André Kuipers, MD PhD
Former Dutch astronaut
dr. Maybritt Kuypers, MD PhD
Space Medicine Expert
drs. Leonor Teles
Founder Bio-orbit
prof. Andries van der Meer
TU Twente
prof. Jos Malda
3D bioprinting
Utrecht University
drs. Andraniek Evadgian
Founder AREVS Biotech
prof. Mihai Netea
Radboudumc
prof. Marien de Jonge
Radboudumc
prof. Marlies Gijs
Maastricht UMC
prof. Michael Gelinsky
TU Dresden
drs. Jan Schoonis
Dutch politician
Mr. Arnaud Runge
Medical engineer ESA
Mr. Bernhard Hufenbach
Lead of Commercialisation and Innovation Team ESA
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Space for health
A platform where science, policy, investment, and innovation meet to create measurable impact for health systems, economic growth, and resilience.
location
Kapteynstraat 1, 2201 BB Noordwijk
The Netherlands
Contact
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