Advancing Health Management in Aviation: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Research Insights in Cologne on 11 November 2025
November 11, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Pre-conference event at the German Aerospace Center (DLR):
Advancing Health Management in Aviation: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Research Insights in Cologne on 11 November 2025
CaVD-PACE project: “New treatments and diagnostic measures for cardiovascular diseases”
Pilot and air traffic controllers (ATCO) medical fitness is one of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) prioritised topics in the area of medical requirements to safeguard flight safety. It is generally known that one of the frequently reported medical conditions that may lead to on-the-job incapacitation, or restriction of license privileges of pilots and ATCOs, is cardiovascular in nature. Therefore, a thorough and effective cardiovascular risk assessment will significantly contribute to optimally safeguard flight safety and personal wellbeing of pilots and ATCOs.
In November 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosts a conference on Advancing Health Management in Aviation: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Research Insights. The Institute of Aerospace Medicine at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is organizing a kick-off event for up to 25 conference participants at the DLR site in Cologne on November 11, 2025, as part of the CaVD-PACE project (CardioVascular Diseases – Pilots and ATCOs Cardiovascular Evaluation) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. This invitation provides you with an exclusive opportunity to visit one of Europe’s leading institutions in human health, safety and performance in aviation and spaceflight.
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 13:00 – 17:00 DLR site Cologne, Institute of Aerospace Medicine, :envihab
13:00 – 13:15 – Welcome by DLR & EASA in :envihab
13:15 – 14:00 – Scientific presentations
Prof. Dr. med. Jens Tank: Beneficial effects of severe sustained hypoxia on the cardiovascular system
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dominik Pesta: Bed Rest as a Model of Inactivity: Impacts on Muscle Health and Cardiorespiratory Fitness
14:00 – 16:00 – Guided tours
:envihab
European Astronaut Centre (EAC) & LUNA lunar simulation facility
16:00 – 16:45 – Discussion with speakers and guests
16:45 – 17:00 – Adjourn
Access
All guests must register and present identification upon entering the DLR Cologne site (badges will be issued).
Non-European participants must provide the required information at least 10 days before the event.
Address
Building 10 - :envihab, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Linder Höhe, 51147 Cologne, Germany
Travel
Participants are responsible for organizing their own travel.
By car: Use “Planitzweg” instead of “Linder Höhe” for your navigation system.
by public transport: Train S12 or S19 from Cologne Central Station (Köln HBf) to Porz Wahn, and then by 162 bus to Köln DLR.
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Please send your registration via email to Joana Vieira Gomes. Please note that spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis if you meet the participation requirements.
