Riyam Ojaimi (b. September 22, 2005) is an Iraqi-Swedish space medicine researcher and founder & CEO of Space Point Ltd, a pioneering space science democratisation company.
Based in Toronto, she is a pre-medical student at the University of Toronto and an executive member of the Canadian Society for Aerospace Medicine.
She’s recognized for her work developing NASA data–based algorithms for Space Point’s research efforts, and for her active role in Sweden’s space organizations and UNICEF Sweden as a youth representative since 2021. Today, her voice and work have been featured on CBC, in international and national media, and across podcasts - followed by over 60,000 globally. She is widely seen as a rising voice in science, advocacy, and next-gen STEM.
Current Projects
Our research program at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) explores why the brain’s capacity for myelin repair declines with age. This loss of regenerative ability plays a significant role in the transition from relapsing remitting to progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). My lab is particularly interested in the contributions of telomere shortening, cellular senescence and changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) to impaired remyelination during aging. Our goal is to identify therapeutic targets that can rejuvenate the aging central nervous system and restore its regenerative capacity, thereby enhancing remyelination and slowing MS progression.
CBC live radio, What is 'space medicine'? How do black holes work? This student started a magazine to help people understand the cosmos, 2025
"We may still be years away from humans exploring deep space, but that subject first sparked a 5-year old Riyam Ojaimi's love of the cosmos. Now she hopes to make space education more accessible by starting her very own astronomy publication, it's called Space Point."
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Riyam Ojaimi is the founder of Space Point Publications and creator of The Voyage online astronomy program. Combining her entrepreneurial vision with her passion for education, she has developed innovative platforms to share knowledge about space and science. A sought-after speaker, Riyam captivates audiences by blending complex scientific ideas with personal stories that inspire curiosity and ambition.
Entrepreneur and speaker
As an advocate for women in STEM and education equality, Ojaimi uses her platform to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists and innovators. Her involvement with organisations like UNICEF and Girls in STEM highlights her dedication to creating opportunities for underrepresented groups, fostering a future where science and discovery are accessible to all.
Influencer and equality activist
Riyam Ojaimi is a dedicated researcher and scientist, exploring the frontiers of space, medicine, and astrophysics. From discovering a star during her high school graduation thesis to studying the impact of spaceflight on brain metabolism, her work bridges the gap between the cosmos and human health. Her research embodies a commitment to unraveling the mysteries of the universe and making groundbreaking contributions to science.
Scientist and student researcher
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