The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.
/ Jarid Munsch
COLUMBIA (WACH, AP) -- The first orthopedic surgeon to travel to space is scheduled to deliver a lecture on health disparities during an event hosted by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.
Dr. Robert L. Satcher Jr. is slated to speak on Friday in Columbia.
Satcher is an orthopedic oncologist from Denmark, S.C. In 2009. According to the University, Satcher was selected by NASA in May 2004 to be an astronaut candidate. In February 2006, he completed NASAs Astronaut Candidate Training that included scientific and technical briefings, as well as intensive instruction in shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training, flight training and water and wilderness survival training. In November 2009, Satcher was a member of the crews of STS-129, which traveled to the International Space Station.
The theme of the lecture is Moving from Hope to Action: Transforming Research to Eliminate Health Disparities Across Generations.
Satcher's uncle, Dr. David Satcher, was U.S. Surgeon General. His father was president of St. Paul's College in Virginia.
The free event is open to the public and will last until noon.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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