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HLTH Forward Podcast
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HLTH Forward Podcast
Interstellar Care: Pioneering Health in Space with Dr. Kenneth Savin, Chief Science Officer @Redwire
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In this HLTH Forward episode, I sit down with Dr. Kenneth Savin, Chief Scientist at Redwire and one of TIME100 Health’s Most Influential People of 2025, to explore how space is transforming the future of medicine.
With over two decades in the pharmaceutical industry and a career that spans Eli Lilly, NASA collaborations, and the International Space Station, Dr. Savin is pioneering breakthroughs that were once science fiction. From bioprinting the first human knee meniscus and living cardiac tissue in microgravity to advancing next-generation drug development through protein crystallization in space, his work is redefining what’s possible for human health on Earth.
We dive into how microgravity accelerates biomedical innovation, why space-based research could unlock new treatments for heart disease, bone loss, and neurological conditions, and what it really takes to turn space science into real-world therapies. Dr. Savin also shares his journey from pharmaceutical R&D to leading cutting-edge space biotech—and what excites him most about the future of health.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of space, science, and medicine, and how breakthroughs orbiting Earth may soon change lives everywhere.
