Space Medicine: Antibody Drug Development
Grades 9-12 • Biology, Chemistry, Engineering
A comprehensive curriculum built from real NASA research data
Learning Objectives
Understand Space Immunology
Learn how microgravity affects immune system function using real NASA astronaut data
Explore Antibody Structure
Analyze molecular structure and function in space environments
Design Space Manufacturing
Engineer solutions for drug production in microgravity
Analyze NASA Research
Work with authentic data from NASA's Open Science Data Repository
Curriculum Components
Lesson Plans
Space Immunology
Immune system changes in microgravity, NASA Twins Study, astronaut health data
Antibody Structure
Molecular structure, antigen binding, 3D modeling, space effects
Biomanufacturing
Space-based manufacturing, ISS research, bioreactor design
Drug Formulations
Thermostability, space challenges, formulation strategies
Innovation & Patents
Patent landscape, innovation opportunities, entrepreneurship
🔬 Lab Activities
Lab 1: Antibody-Antigen Binding
Build 3D models and use molecular visualization software to understand protein interactions
Lab 2: NASA Data Analysis
Analyze real astronaut immune data from NASA OSDR database using statistical methods
Lab 3: Bioreactor Design
Engineering design challenge to create space-based drug manufacturing system
Key Topics Covered
Immune System in Space
- • T cell and NK cell function
- • Cytokine dysregulation
- • Viral reactivation
- • Gene expression changes
Antibody Structure
- • Molecular architecture
- • Antigen recognition
- • Effector functions
- • Production in microgravity
Space Biomanufacturing
- • Microgravity challenges
- • Bioreactor design
- • ISS experiments
- • Protein crystallization
Drug Stability
- • Thermostable formulations
- • Radiation effects
- • Storage requirements
- • Lyophilization techniques
Built with Real NASA Data
This curriculum was developed using comprehensive research from NASA's Open Science Data Repository and related databases:
NASA OSDR
500+ biological experiments, astronaut health data, spaceflight research results
NASA NSLSL
200,000+ publications on space life sciences research
NASA Task Book
Active research projects, funding details, investigator information
NASA Twins Study
Landmark one-year mission data on astronaut Scott Kelly
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Access the original NASA research used to build this curriculum
Visit NASA OSDRStandards Alignment
NGSS Standards
- • HS-LS1-1: Structure/Function
- • HS-LS1-2: Feedback Mechanisms
- • HS-LS3-1: Gene Expression
- • HS-ETS1-2: Design Criteria
- • HS-ETS1-3: Evaluate Solutions
Common Core Math
- • Statistics & Data Analysis
- • Mathematical Modeling
- • Quantitative Reasoning
- • Graphical Representation
21st Century Skills
- • Critical Thinking
- • Problem Solving
- • Collaboration
- • Scientific Communication
- • Innovation & Creativity
Career Connections
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