Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki is the preeminent thought-leader towards advancing the
discipline of Space Medicine. A proud American citizen of Greek descent and a Medical
Doctor, Dr. V as she is known colloquially, is on-track to become Greece’s first-ever
Astronaut in history. She is a scuba diver, a pilot in training and a skydiver. As the
President and Managing Partner of Space Exploration Strategies LLC, Dr. V’s
impressive bona fides include advanced degrees in Biology, Genetics, Astronomy,
Astrophysics, and Business Leadership. She has authored and co-authored a plethora
of articles advocating for advancements in her field of expertise, and her deep
experiences with Radiation Exposure and Protection have made her a sought-after
advisor on high-end programs of note for the gravitas she brings to the discussions.
Additionally, her fluency in 18 languages is a testament to her ability to engage with a
broad range of audiences, and thus she continues to serve as a keynote speaker at
numerous fora to include the prestigious Kings College in London, England and many
other universities internationally. She has won numerous awards among which the
International Trailblazer award for her futurist work in Space Medicine. She is a British
Interplanetary Society fellow and the youngest Space Ambassador to be ever
recognized by the National Space Society.
Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki
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Associate Provost for Space Commercialization and Strategy, University of Central Florida