Our anatomy and physiology have been completely shaped by Earth’s gravity. All body systems function in synergy with this unseen force. Yet as we journey further and longer into Space, our bodies must conform to a new reality, wherein gravity is absent or reduced. We also benefit on Earth from the protection provided by the atmosphere and magnetic field of our planet, which shields us from much of the radiation. Any future trip to Mars will be subject to even greater levels of radiation exposure and this is a serious problem that still needs to be solved. The first lecture gives an overview of physiological changes that occur in space, their effects on different body systems,  the countermeasures used by astronauts during space missions, and relevant psychosocial aspects of leaving behind family and the safety of Earth. The second lecture presents the effects of microgravity and space radiation on the neurological system through the presentation and discussion of case studies.

​Prof. Thais Russomano, MD MSc PhD has +30 yr of experience in Aerospace Medicine, Space Physiology, Telemedicine & Digital Health. She is an MD from Brazil, specialised in internal and emergency medicine, has an MSc in Aerospace Medicine (USA) and PhD in Space Physiology from King’s College London (UK). She worked for 3 years as a researcher at DLR, Germany, before establishing and coordinating the Microgravity Centre, PUCRS for 18 years. She is academically linked to several universities, such as King's College London-UK, University of Lisbon-Portugal, Aalto University-Finland, Deggendorf Institute of Technology-Germany and UFCSPA-Brazil. Thais is Co-Founder/CMO of ISMC Inc. (USA) & Co-Founder/CEO of InnovaSpace (UK). She is an Elected Academician of the International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM), and International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), for which she serves on the Board of Trustees. Thais is a member of international associations and societies in space, aviation and telehealth (ISfTeH), Board Member of companies, and further holds numerous patents related to Space Life Sciences and Aerospace Biomedical Engineering. Thais is also currently a voluntary Mentor for Space4Women, an initiative of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
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Dr. Debopriya Ghosh MSc PhD has experience in Medical Physiology, Space Physiology, Digital Health and Radiation Biology. She has an MSc PhD in Medical Physiology from the University of Calcutta, India, specialised in Stress Physiology, Cancer Biology and Autonomic functions, and has a BSc in Medical Physiology from Calcutta, India. She worked for 3 years as a researcher and faculty lecturer of undergraduate medical students. She is academically linked to several universities/organisations around the globe, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Johnson Space centre), University of Alberta, California State university and Florida Institute of Technology, as well as contributing to many national and international space biology funded projects. More recently Dr Ghosh has been working as a lecturer and research associate in Medical Physiology at the University College of Medical Science, University of Delhi, India. She is also actively collaborating with other Indian prime institutes, such as the Defence Research and Developmental Organization, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science Education and Research, India

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Course date: Saturday 19th December 2020
Time: 7am New York; 12Noon London; 1pm Berlin; 5.30pm New Delhi; 9pm Tokyo
Online course via Zoom
Payment via PayPal/debit/credit card

Course Fee: 30 euros

Student Discount Fee: 12 euros**

**Discount available to full-time students only - proof required

Instructions:
Click the relevant Pay Now link. You will be taken to a new page where you will have the option to pay via a PayPal account, debit or credit card.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. Your place is reserved only after you receive a confirmation of payment email from PayPal. 
​After confirmation, an InnovaSpace team member will contact you for your full registration details and, if applicable, proof of student status.

A Zoom meeting link and password will be emailed to the registered email address 24 hours before the course begins. 
All participants will receive a digital Certificate of Attendance from InnovaSpace after the course ends.

Email info@innovaspace.org with any questions.