This federal contract award to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) supports research to optimize radiation dose rates and exposure sequences for a Galactic Cosmic Ray (GCR) simulator being developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The goal is to better simulate the radiation risks faced by astronauts on deep space missions. The $2,284,386.00 grant will fund experiments to determine the limiting low dose rate for protons and the optimal time between irradiations with different ion beams to avoid track interaction effects that could skew simulation results. UTMB, as a state-run educational institution, has extensive experience supporting federal agencies through biomedical research, clinical trials, and public health programs. This award is not associated with any set-aside designation.
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