Dr. Saralyn Mark brings a rare and powerful intersection of expertise to the Future of Space podcast, spanning space medicine, women’s health, endocrinology, and geriatrics. As President and CEO of SolaMed Solutions and its space-focused subsidiary, she advises major institutions—including NASA and the White House—on health and space-related policies and programs. In this episode, Dr. Mark shares how her work is shaping the future of human health in space and what it means for life back on Earth.
Beyond her leadership in the private sector, Dr. Mark is also the President of iGIANT, the only nonprofit in the world advancing gendered innovation and precision design. Her work is driving critical change in how research and technology account for women’s health, ensuring more inclusive and effective solutions. With four academic appointments, including roles at Yale and King’s College London’s Centre for Human and Aerospace Physiology, she brings a global perspective to the conversation—one you won’t want to miss.
A prolific author and speaker, Dr. Mark wrote Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through the Universe of Women’s Health and frequently contributes to major media outlets. She also hosts the podcast Always Searching, where she explores the intersections of science, discovery, and human potential. Tune in to the Future of Space podcast to hear Dr. Mark’s insights firsthand and discover how innovation in space is transforming the future of health.
