Programs Overview
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) is a lean institute partnered with the NASA Human Research Program (HRP) to help solve the health challenges of human deep space exploration. We find and fund disruptive, breakthrough approaches that reduce risks to human health and performance.
The Institute's core components are the Translational Research Program, Scientist Program, and Supporting Program.
TRISH’s programs focus on providing exceptional research deliverables and human capital to NASA that will impact spaceflight for generations into the future. This work supports humanity's return to the Moon, through the Artemis missions, and future lunar operations. We also recognize that the next leap of space flight involves bringing people across the spectrum of health, backgrounds, sex, etc., to venture into the unknown through both NASA and commercial spaceflight companies. The Institute advances space health for the benefit of all future space travelers. Read the TRISH 2024 Strategic Plan.
Translational Research Program
The Translational Research Program makes up the Institute’s research portfolio. TRISH supports both high-risk, early-stage research as well as more mature, late-stage health technologies that can be modified for use by astronauts headed back to the Moon and onward to Mars.
Scientist Program
The Scientist Program recruits, educates, and supports space health professionals that can contribute to NASA and the Human Research Program's (HRP) mission. TRISH supports trainees that will become the next generation of space health researchers. TRISH also supports short-term positions providing an opportunity for external scientists to work with NASA to design programs and the ability to conduct experiments. Overall, TRISH’s Scientist Program continues to educate and develop experts to maximize their contribution to the U.S. space program.
Supporting Programs
The Institute’s Supporting Program supports execution of TRISH's research initiatives and builds excitement for space health research within the greater scientific community and increases awareness of the ongoing challenges of human deep space exploration. This program engages with the public to access new ideas and source potential proposers with research that could be impactful for the space program.
Additionally, TRISH remains actively engaged in multiple health, medical innovation, and technology societies and conferences bringing a fresh perspective and educating prospective researchers on how their translational research could protect astronaut health and performance in deep space.