Ep. 476 Medical Innovations: IR in Space with Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon

What is the final frontier of interventional radiology? Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon believe it could be space. Dominic is a 3rd year medical student at Duke University interested in interventional radiology (IR) and space medicine, and Dr. Moon is a Professor at Duke University and an expert in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine.

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SYNPOSIS

Dominic and Dr. Moon cover the potential for IR in deep space missions, focusing on the unique challenges astronauts face, such as altered blood flow, increased clotting risks, and the impacts of microgravity on the human body. The episode dives into NASA’s investments in portable medical technologies, the practicalities of emergency medical procedures in space, and the need for minimally invasive interventions. The significance of IR in diagnosing and managing vascular issues in space is discussed, as well as the broader implications for future Mars missions and long-term space travel.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

02:36 - IR in Space

20:04 - Medical Issues Astronauts Face

26:27 - Remote Surgery and Telesurgery

30:45 - Emergency Evacuations in Space

32:32 - More on Space Medicine

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RESOURCES

Aerospace Medicine Association:

https://www.asma.org/about-asma/careers/aerospace-medicine

Translational Research Institute for Space Health:

https://www.bcm.edu/academic-centers/space-medicine/translational-research-institute

Space Medicine Coursera:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/space-medicine-duke

What Space Medicine Taught Me About Science Communication | Dominic Tanzillo | TEDxDuke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkdvSByneM

Dominic Tanzillo:

https://dominictanzillo.github.io/