We offer a Space Medicine enrichment elective that is open to anyone interested in learning about physiology in microgravity. Recordings for each session will be listed below.
NOTE: Unfortunately, the recordings for episode 3 (Psychological problems) and episode 8 (Artificial gravity) were lost due to technical issues.
Basics of Gravitational Physiology
In this introductory session, we discuss the basis and background for developing our elective followed by a brief overview on the effects of microgravity on the human body
Musculoskeletal Effects of Microgravity
In this session, we discuss the effects that weightlessness has on the musculoskeletal system and the implications these effects have on long term space travel
Radiation Exposure
In this session, we discuss the effects of radiation in space and its implications on long term space travel
Motion Sickness
In this session, we discuss the motion sickness and loss of balance that astronauts face when returning home from space missions
Cardiovascular, Extra-Vehicular Activity
In this session, we discuss the cardiovascular effects of microgravity as well as Extra-Vehicular Activity
Long-Duration Medical Planning
In this session, we discuss the medical planning that goes into long-duration space missions
Challenges with Commercial Spaceflight
In this session, we discuss the challenges associated with commercial spaceflight