Innovation Challenge 2024

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 finalists!

Favziya Rasulova, Yuden Dorji, Yvette Umutoniwase, Fatima Mohammed, and Mubina Rasul took first place for their research proposal “Investigating the Effects of Acetazolamide on Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS) in a Simulated Microgravity Environment”.

Annika Griffith and Megan Olson took second place for their research proposal “The Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and Neurodegenerative Diseases”.

Zenab Ariye, Sahra Mohamed, and Sharleen Mtesa took third place for their research proposal on “Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS)”.

The Innovation Challenge is supported by the generosity and sustained commitment to experiential learning of the Dr. Howard, Sonia, LaVern, and Lois Nornes families.