Dr. Thomas Marshburn, a native of Statesville, North Carolina, always had an interest in space and medicine. When he learned that Phillip Hutchins, who is now professor emeritus in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, was conducting research on spaceflight physiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Marshburn’s decision on where he wanted to attend medical school was settled. Marshburn worked with Hutchins and his team during his sophomore year and throughout his summers…