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New aerospace medicine program to study long-term effects of space travel

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has launched a pioneering aerospace medicine program to study the long-term effects of space travel on the human body, supported by a $1.2 million grant from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute. This program, led by Dr. Tobias Niederwieser, aims to address the health challenges faced by astronauts during extended space missions, focusing on areas such as bone density loss, muscle atrophy, and radiation exposure. The initiative will not only enhance the safety and health of astronauts but also contribute valuable insights into human physiology that could benefit healthcare on Earth. The program includes the development of new medical technologies and treatments tailored for space environments, and it will collaborate with NASA and other space agencies to further research and training in aerospace medicine.

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[ https://www.newsweek.com/pioneering-aerospace-medicine-program-study-long-term-effects-space-travel-2077468 ]