The University of Texas has won a ride in SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft for its winning submission, “Decoupling Diffusive Transport Phenomena in Microgravity," in the Heinlein Trust Microgravity Research Competition.
The prize illustrates the growing importance of space as a laboratory for biological research.
From the announcement:
The results of the proposed experiment will have a direct impact on the
development of drug delivery systems for medical applications. Dr.
Ferrari's group is focused on development of the science and technology
for implantable devices for controlled, long-term drug release—research
which could yield important treatment means for a variety of illnesses,
including cancer.
The accomplishment comes with a $25,000 prize an an extended stay for the research payload. The proposal is here.
Wayne
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