Joan Vernikos

Joan Vernikos, Ph.D. is a former Director of NASA's Life Sciences Division.

Her work at NASA involved studying the effects of weightlessness on astronauts, which led to insights about the importance of gravity for human health.

Vernikos applied this knowledge to develop recommendations for combating the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles on Earth.

Her research focuses on how simple, everyday movements can significantly impact health and longevity.

Vernikos's background in space science and physiology gives her a unique perspective on human health and aging, which she shares through her writing and public speaking engagements.