A dual use case study of space technologies for terrestrial medical applications (Conference Presentation)

Ioana Cozmuta

doi:10.1117/12.2264218

12 June 2017 A dual use case study of space technologies for terrestrial medical applications (Conference Presentation)

Ioana Cozmuta

Proceedings Volume 10194, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications IX; 101942B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2264218
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2017, Anaheim, CA, United States

Abstract

Many challenges exist in understanding the human body as a whole, its adaptability, its resilience, its immunological response, its healing and regeneration power. New knowledge is usually obtained by exploring unique conditions and environments and space is one such variable. Primarily, these attributes have been studied in space for the purpose of understanding the effect of the space environment on long duration space travel. However a myriad of lessons learned have emerged that are important for terrestrial medicine problems such as cardiovascular changes, intracranial pressure changes, vision changes, reduced immunity, etc. For medical study purposes, the changes induced by the space environment on the human body are in general fast and predictable; they persist while in the space environment but also revert to the initial pre-flight healthy state upon return to Earth. This provides a unique cycle to study wellness and disease prediction as well as to develop more effective countermeasures for the benefit of people on earth. At a scientific level, the environment of space can be used to develop new lines of investigations and new knowledge to push the terrestrial state of the art (i.e. study of phase diagrams, identification of new system’s states, etc). Moreover, the specialized requirements for space medicine have driven advances in terrestrial medical technologies in areas such as monitoring, diagnostic, prevention and treatment. This talk will provide an overview of compelling examples in key areas of interest for terrestrial medical applications.

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Ioana Cozmuta "A dual use case study of space technologies for terrestrial medical applications (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 10194, Micro- and Nanotechnology Sensors, Systems, and Applications IX, 101942B (12 June 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2264218

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