The name MedITAC was chosen to represent this model. Second, NASA can review these leading-edge technologies for potential integration for human space flight including the U.S. Space Shuttle and International Space Station as well as future exploration missions. This unique arrangement allows for industrial, international and academic partnering on a broad scale. For our industrial sponsors we seek hardware, software, networks, data access and human support. Cash, in-kind contributions or custom arrangements can facilitate this.
Academic institutions offer a far different agenda.
By leveraging the many pockets of research, study, instruction and never-end supply of young, bright minds, we invite the academic world to work with us and collaborate through not only traditional channels but also advanced mechanisms such as Internet2. International associates have so much to offer. Often out of chaos rises opportunity. The terrors of war and the tantrums of nature create an opportunity for advanced medical technology to assist those in need while we learn about technology in the trenches and often much about ourselves. Ongoing research and development within our international communities is paramount.