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Advancing research into effects of solar radiation on blood cell count

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Drew Glaser, postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Davis, talks about her research using microfluidics technology to simulate conditions that occur in space.

 

The 'intellectual challenge' faced in configuring deep space travel

Dr. Dan Lowenstein, executive vice chancellor and provost at UCSF, discusses how focusing on the health of humans leaving the planet pushes our current capabilities.

 

Deep space travel's impact on cognitive health

Susanna Rosi, professor of physical therapy at UCSF, discusses how data from her research on animals can help assess cognitive health risks of deep space travel.
 

A look at female change makers in medicine

Author Emily Peters discusses how her book "Procedure: Women Remaking Medicine" is involved in the conversations about space and creating a better healthcare system in the future.

 

Immersive tech helps doctors visualize planned surgeries

Rick Beberman, CEO of Sira Medical, runs a demo of his company's VR/AR surgery planning tool, which he says can save up to 20% of operating room time and provide additional revenue opportunities.