Meet Shawna Pandya, Physician, Neuroscientist, and now Canada’s First Female Commercial Astronaut.
In this inspiring episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Shawna to unpack her journey from childhood dreams of space to preparing for her Virgin Galactic mission.
We explore:
Her selection as part of the Virgin Galactic research crew
The science behind her mission, including microgravity, diabetes research & emergency medicine in space
How she balances medicine, research, teaching, and astronaut training
Her thoughts on the future of commercial spaceflight and why it’s not just for engineers
The power of mindset, resilience, and saying yes to big challenges
Whether you’re a med student, space nerd, or someone chasing a big dream, this one’s for you!
🛰️ Find out more about the WEM Conference & our Space Medicine Course: https://worldextrememedicine.com/extreme-medicine-courses/space-medicine-course/
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