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Human Factors and Performance Team

Stabilized Foods for Use in Extended Spaceflight: Preservation of Shelf-Life, Nutrient Content and Acceptability

Ann Barrett, Ph.D.

Optimizing Light for Long-Duration Space Exploration

George C. Brainard, Ph.D.

Blue Light for Enhancing Alertness in Space Missions

George C. Brainard, Ph.D.

Optimizing Light Spectrum for Long-Duration Spaceflight

George C. Brainard, Ph.D.

Optimizing Light Spectrum for Long-Duration Spaceflight

George C. Brainard, Ph.D.

On-Line Analysis of Physiologic and Neurobehavioral Variables During Long-Duration Space Missions

Emery N. Brown, M.D., Ph.D.

Metabolic Adaptations of Skeletal Muscle to Training/Detraining. A Systems Model

Marco E. Cabrera, Ph.D.

Evaluation of Photic Countermeasures for Circadian Entrainment of Neurobehavioral Performance and Sleep-Wake Regulation Before and During Spaceflight

Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.

Circadian Entrainment, Sleep-Wake Regulation and Neurobehavioral Performance During Extended-Duration Spaceflight

Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.

Circadian Entrainment, Sleep-Wake Regulation and Performance During Spaceflight

Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.

Circadian Entrainment, Sleep-Wake Regulation and Neurobehavioral Performance During Extended-Duration Spaceflight

Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.

Operational Evaluation of a Photic Countermeasure to Improve Alertness, Performance, and Mood During Night-Shift Work on the 105-Day Study (105-Day Russian Chamber Study)

Charles A. Czeisler, Ph.D., M.D.

Quantitative EEG Monitoring of Vigilance: Effects of Sleep Deprivation, Circadian Phase and Sympathetic Activation

Derk-Jan Dijk, Ph.D.

Acute Total and Chronic Partial Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Neurobehavioral Function, Waking EEG and Renin-Angiotensin System (Synergy Project with Cardiovascular Alterations Team)

Derk-Jan Dijk, Ph.D.

Countermeasures for Performance Deficits from Sleep Loss and Workload in Spaceflight

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

Sleep-Wake Medications in Spaceflight: Review of Best Practices

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

Countermeasures to Neurobehavioral Deficits from Cumulative Partial Sleep Deprivation During Spaceflight

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

Countermeasures to Neurobehavioral Deficits From Partial Sleep Loss

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

Countermeasures to Neurobehavioral Deficits From Cumulative Sleep Deprivation During Spaceflight: Dose-Response Effects of Recovery Sleep Opportunities

David F. Dinges, Ph.D.

Human-Automation Interactions and Performance Analysis of Lunar Lander Supervisory Control

Kevin R. Duda, Ph.D.

The Role and Characterization of Novel Photoreceptor Mechanisms Regulating Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, Body Temperature and Heart Rate

Russell G. Foster, Ph.D.

Circadian Rhythms in the Martian Environment

Charles A. Fuller, Ph.D.

Thermal Control During Astronaut Traverses

Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Ph.D.

Mathematical Model for Scheduled Light Exposure: Circadian/Performance Countermeasure

Megan E. Jewett, Ph.D.

Designing Individual Countermeasures to Reduce Sleep Disruption and Improve Performance and Alertness in Space

Elizabeth B. Klerman, M.D., Ph.D.

Mathematical Modeling of Circadian/Performance Countermeasures

Elizabeth B. Klerman, M.D., Ph.D.

Ultra-Short Light Pulses as Efficient Countermeasures for Circadian Misalignment and Objective Performance and Subjective Alertness Decrements

Elizabeth B. Klerman, M.D., Ph.D.

Assessing the Impact of Chronic Sleep Restriction on Sleep and Performance-Associated Regional Brain Activation Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (First Award Fellowship)

Michael L. Lee, Ph.D.

Characteristics of Light Exposure Necessary for Development of Optimal Countermeasures to Facilitate Circadian Adaptation and Enhance Alertness and Cognitive Performance in Space

Steven W. Lockley, Ph.D.

The ISS Dynamic Lighting Schedule: An In-Flight Lighting Countermeasure to Facilitate Circadian Adaptation, Improve Sleep and Enhance Alertness and Performance on the International Space Station

Steven W. Lockley, Ph.D.

Nutritional Countermeasures to Radiation Exposure

Joanne R. Lupton, Ph.D.

Nutritional Countermeasures to Radiation-Enhanced Colon Cancer

Joanne R. Lupton, Ph.D.

A Model of Circadian Disruption in the Space Environment

Michael Menaker, Ph.D.

A Model of Circadian Disruption in the Space Environment

Michael Menaker, Ph.D.

Development of a Software and User Interface to Support Scenario Modeling of Astronaut Schedules to Aid in the Selection of Fatigue Countermeasures within the Behavioral Health and Performance Dashboard (BHP-DS)

Daniel Mollicone, Ph.D.

Circadian and Vestibular System Relationships

Lawrence P. Morin, Ph.D.

Sustained Partial Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Immune Modulation and Growth Factors (Synergy Project with Musculoskeletal Alterations Team)

Janet M. Mullington, Ph.D.

Physiologically-Based Modeling of Sleep-Wake Scheduling and the Effects of Pharmaceuticals (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

Andrew J.K. Phillips, Ph.D.

Clearance of Particles Depositing in the Human Lung in Low Gravity

G. Kim Prisk, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Aerosol Deposition in the Lung in Fractional Gravity: Risk Mitigation for Lunar and Martian Habitats

G. Kim Prisk, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Variability in Flow Distribution within the Lung and its Effects on Deposition and Clearance of Inhaled Particles in Normal and Reduced Gravity (First Award Fellowship)

Rui Carlos Sa, Ph.D.

Timed Feeding and Resistance Training to Prevent Muscle Atrophy

Carmen C. Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.

Automation in Procedures: Guidelines for Allocating Tasks for Performance

Debra Schreckenghost, M.E.E.

Sleep, Physical Inactivity, Circadian Rhythms and Cardiovascular Vulnerability (First Award Fellowship)

Saurabh Thosar, Ph.D.

Nutritional Modulation of Pancreatic Endocrine Function in Microgravity

Brian Tobin, Ph.D.

Long-Term Exposure to Dim Lighting Desynchronizes the Circadian System of Rats

Gianluca Tosini, Ph.D.

Preventing Desynchronization of the Circadian System in Long-Term Spaceflight

Gianluca Tosini, Ph.D.

Animal Model for Sleep Loss and Circadian Disruption

Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.

Skeletal Muscle Response to Bed Rest and Cortisol-Induced Stress

Robert R. Wolfe, Ph.D.

Nutritional Countermeasures to Ameliorate Losses in Muscle Mass and Function

Robert R. Wolfe, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator-in-a-Box

Laurence R. Young, Sc.D.