Dr. Joan Vernikos, research scientist and former director of NASA’s Life Sciences Division, presents a comprehensive explanation for why Americans are so unhealthy — and delivers …

Joan Vernikos, Ph.D. was Director of Life Sciences at NASA Headquarters from 1993 until September, 2000. She is well known throughout the scientific community, coming to …

Dr. Joan Vernikos is a well-known expert in stress and healthy aging. Since retiring from NASA as Director of Life Sciences following a career there as both a researcher and administrator, she …

In Sitting Kills, Moving Heals: How Simple Everyday Movement Will Prevent Pain, Illness, and Early Death -- and Exercise Alone Won't, Dr. Joan Vernikos, former director of NASA’s Life …

Sitting Kills, Moving Heals, Dr. Joan Vernikos, former director of NASA’s Life Sciences Division, presents a comprehensive scientific explanation for why Americans are so unhealthy — and …

Joan has for many years researched, published and given presentations to students, scientists and engineers on how the brain manages stress, as well as what space has taught us about …

Those looking for an expert with a proven track-record , Dr. Joan selectively Consults to space industry projects, life sciences organizations, and health-sector public policy initiatives, as well …

Dr. Joan Vernikos is a hormonal pharmacologist, retired from a career working on astronaut health. She finished her career as Director of Life Sciences at NASA and currently consults to …

Dr. Joan has been a prolific writer on the subjects of healthy aging, stress and the life sciences. Additionally, she is an expert on space policy, having been consulted and written many …

After 30 years of pioneering research with NASA, Joan Vernikos wrote the first book to focus on the fundamental importance of gravity in maintaining youthful vigor. In it, she applies lessons …