Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1| Describe the potential effects of the spaceflight environment, including altered gravity and cosmic radiation, on reproductive physiology, pregnancy, and fetal development.
2| Evaluate findings from mammalian spaceflight and terrestrial analog studies to identify known and potential reproductive and developmental risks associated with spaceflight.
3| Differentiate space radiation from terrestrial ionizing radiation and discuss the implications of radiation type, dose, dose rate, and timing of exposure for pregnancy and fetal development.

Presenter(s): 

JONATHAN STELLER, MD|
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
UCI Medical Center

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
JONATHAN STELLER, MD|Speaker/AuthorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose No
Session date: 
10/22/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Lundy Board Room & Zoom
759 Chestnut St
Wesson, Ground Floor
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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