From abrupt changes in gravity to galactic cosmic radiation, astronauts face numerous challenges as they push to explore further into the unknown. Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta and Dr. Fred Turek join Viewpoints this week to help us understand some of the large, short and long-term health impacts of spending months or years in orbit.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Fred Turek, professor, biology, Northwestern University, director, Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology, Northwestern University
- Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, associate professor, medicine, Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, former chief medical officer, Translational Research Institute for Space Health.
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