Dominic Tanzillo, a third-year medical student at Duke University passionate about interventional radiology and space medicine, teams up with Dr. Richard Moon, a Duke professor specializing in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine. They explore the groundbreaking role of interventional radiology in space, tackling challenges like altered blood flow and clotting risks for astronauts. The duo discusses NASA's strides in portable medical tech, the practicality of remote surgeries, and the implications for future Mars missions, emphasizing the need for advanced, minimally invasive medical interventions in microgravity.
