REPORT ON THE 69TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF AVIATION AND SPACE MEDICINE

Introduction: This report provides an overview of our attendance at the 69th International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We have highlighted developments that are of particular interest to our institution. In certain cases, we have expanded descriptions and added relevant links to literature. The conference took place from 27th to 29th October 2023 and aimed to bring together experts and professionals in the field of aviation and space medicine to discuss the latest research, advancements, and challenges in science, medicine, and industry. Keynote presentations: The conference opened with a series of captivating keynote presentations by renowned experts. Of great interest was, for example, the establishment of norms for genetic research in space and summaries of space programs concluded decades ago; the latter has already proven helpful in conducting studies in simulated microgravity on our human centrifuge. Scientific sessions: The conference featured an array of scientific sessions covering a wide range of topics within medicine, including 10 sessions and three lunch symposia. The program included: Plenary Session: Ernsting Panel Session 1: Space Medicine Lunch Symposium: Women in Aviation Session 2: Aviation Medicine: Regulations, Travel, Safety Session 3: Aviation Medicine Mental Health Session 4: Space: The Space Medicine Physician Industry Lunch Symposium Session 5: Aviation Medicine Human Performance Session 6: Aviation Medicine Continued Human Performance and Ophthalmology Session 7: Space Medicine Lunch Symposium: Musculoskeletal Session 8: Aviation Medicine Session 9: Aviation Medicine Medical Specialties