Astronaut General, Dr. Yvonne Cagle

Prepare to be inspired!

Dr. Yvonne Cagle, MD, PhD, is a NASA Astronaut, aerospace physician, Brigadier General in the California State Guard USAF Retired, senior flight surgeon, and biotech inventor whose career has helped shape the future of human spaceflight and global health. Her work bridges science, medicine, the military, and space exploration with a rare depth of experience and vision.

As an aerospace professor, Astronaut Cagle has educated and mentored students across an impressive spectrum of institutions, including Stanford University, the University of California system, Fordham University, multiple HBCUs, and UTMB Medical School. Her influence reaches across generations of scientists, physicians, and innovators.

Her lifelong impact has been honored on the world stage, with dedicated exhibits celebrating her achievements at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. In 2024, she received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Medal, recognizing her monumental contributions and unwavering service to advancing global health and expanding the frontiers of human spaceflight.

This presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a trailblazer whose work continues to inspire bold exploration and meaningful progress here on Earth and beyond.