Explore the medical challenges of space exploration and learn how to overcome them in this engaging course.
Explore the medical challenges of space exploration and learn how to overcome them in this engaging course.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to space medicine, exploring the unique medical challenges faced by humans in space exploration. Participants will learn about the physiological effects of extreme environments, including oxygen deprivation, pressure changes, acceleration forces, and microgravity. The course covers topics such as hypoxia, decompression sickness, radiation exposure, and the psychological impacts of space travel. Through case studies, expert guest lectures, and interactive modules, students will gain insights into the interdisciplinary nature of space medicine, combining knowledge from biology, physics, engineering, and healthcare. The course also touches on futuristic concepts like Martian medicine and closed-system ecology for long-term space missions.
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What you'll learn
Understand the physiological challenges of space environments and their impact on human health
Explore the effects of hypoxia, pressure changes, and acceleration forces on the human body
Learn about decompression sickness and countermeasures in aerospace and space travel
Examine the impact of microgravity on various body systems, including bones, muscles, and vision
Analyze the risks of space radiation and strategies for protection
Investigate the psychological effects of long-term space missions and isolation
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6 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of space medicine, focusing on the medical challenges faced by humans in space exploration. It begins with the history of aviation and space medicine, then delves into specific physiological issues such as hypoxia, decompression sickness, and the effects of microgravity on the human body. The curriculum covers various aspects of space physiology, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological adaptations to space environments. Students will learn about radiation risks, psychological challenges of long-term space missions, and the medical countermeasures developed to address these issues. The course also explores futuristic concepts like medicine on Mars and closed-system ecology for long-duration space travel. Through case studies, expert guest lectures, and interactive modules, participants gain a holistic understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of space medicine, combining knowledge from biology, physics, engineering, and healthcare.
History of Medicine and Aviation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Out of Thin Air
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The Price of Leaving
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Extremes of Acceleration
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Breaking Points
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Martian Medicine
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Innovative Space Medicine Course at Duke University Led by Nicholas Saba
Innovative Space Medicine Course at Duke University Led by Nicholas Saba
Pioneering Researcher in Space Medicine at Duke University
Dominic Tanzillo is a third-year medical student at Duke University, currently engaged in groundbreaking research on the risks of clot formation in microgravity as part of the Duke Pathology Study Program. Working under the mentorship of Hematology Chief Thomas Lee Ortel, he investigates potential clotting risks for commercial astronauts, an area of increasing importance following the discovery of a clot in an astronaut's jugular vein during routine checks. Prior to his medical studies, Tanzillo interned with NASA, where he developed a strong interest in space medicine. He has also received the Donald B. Hackel Fellowship in Cardiovascular Pathology to support his research endeavors. In addition to his research, Tanzillo teaches an online course on Space Medicine through Coursera, sharing his expertise and passion for this emerging field with a broader audience. His work aims to enhance our understanding of health challenges faced during deep space travel, contributing to the future of human exploration beyond Earth.
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