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Aerospace Medicine Grand Rounds Archives

We are working on compiling a new archive. Those that have been granted permission to post publicly may be found below. For others, please send inquiries to aerospace.med@utmb.edu

Aerospace Medicine Grand Rounds

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  • 2023

    March 14, 2023
    Jeff Chancellor, PhD
    “Navigating the Space Radiation Health Risk in the Commercial Spaceflight Era”
    Professor of Physics
    Department of Physics & Astronomy
    Louisiana State University

    February 14, 2023
    “DNA Integrity & Fertilization-Critical Clinical Biomarkers of Human & Bovine Sperm are Negatively Impacted by Space Flight on the ISS”
    Joseph S. Tash, PhD
    Professor Emeritus
    University of Kansas Medical Center
    Grand Rounds Recording

    January 10, 2023
    “A Decade of Hypergravity: Aggregate Data and Lessons Learned from 10 years of Layperson Human Centrifuge Studies”
    Rebecca Blue, MD, MPH
    Flight Surgeon
    UTMB/KBR Human Health & Performance
    NASA Johnson Space Center
    Grand Rounds Recording

  • 2022

    January 11, 2022
    “Bone Health, Radiation, and the Spaceflight Environment    ”
    Jeffrey Willey, PhD
    Associate Professor and Section Head of Radiation Biology
    Wake Forest School of Medicine / Virginia Tech – Wake Forest University / Clemson University
    Grand Rounds Recording

    February 8, 2022
    "Understanding the Space Radiation Environment "
    S. Robin Elgart, PhD     Senior Radiation Scientist University of Houston
    Health & Human Performance - Space Radiation Analysis Group (SRAG)
    Grand Rounds Recording

    March 8, 2022 - Cancelled

    April 12, 2022
    "We Knew Everything About Space Anemia, of Course."
    Guy Trudel MD MSc     FRCPC Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Biochemistry Director, Bone and Joint Research Laboratory at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre for Specialized ICU, Transplant, Cancer, Burn and COVID Rehabilitation.
    Grand Rounds Recording

    May 10, 2022
    "Stem Cells in Low Earth Orbit: Prospects for Basic Science and Biomanufacturing”
    Arun Sharma, PhD
    Principal Investigator in stem cell, cardiovascular, and space biology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Grand Rounds Recording

    June 14, 2022“
    Space Nutrition: Pathobiochemistry Related to SANS and VTE    ”
    Scott Smith, PhD
    Senior Scientist, Manager for Nutritional Biochemistry, NASA JSC, Houston, TX
    Adjunct Professor, UTMB, School of Public and Population Health

    July 12, 2022
    “The Brain in Space: Protecting Operational Performance Beyond Low Earth Orbit”
    Ajitkumar Mulavara    , PhD
    CBS Portfolio Neuroscientist, KBR Inc., Houston, TX
    Grand Rounds Recording

    August 9, 2022
    “Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS): Clinical and Research Updates for the Flight Surgeon”
    Tyson J. Brunstetter, MBA, OD, PhD, FAAO, FAsMA
    Clinical Lead (Eyes/Vision), Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome
    Space Medicine Operations Division; NASA JSC, Houston, Texas
    Steven Laurie, PhD
    Technical Lead, Cardiovascular & Vision Laboratory
    KBR- NASA, Johnson Space Center

    September 13, 2022
    “Immune System Dysregulation during Spaceflight – Clinical Risk for Deep Space Exploration Missions”
    Brian Crucian, PhD, MT(ASCP)
    Laboratory lead, NASA Immunology/Virology.

    October 11, 2022
    “New Frontiers: Manufacturing a Protein Based Artificial Retina in Low Earth Orbit.”
    Nicole L. Wagner, PhD
    LambdaVision Incorporated, President and CEO
    Grand Rounds Recording

    November 8, 2022
    “Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day: Time and Ethics.”
    Jeffrey S. Farroni, PhD, JD
    Director, Clinical Ethics Program Associate Professor, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities Associate Professor, School of Public and Population Health University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
    Grand Rounds Recording

    December 13, 2022
    “Acute Inhalational Exposure to Hydrazines: Spaceflight Recovery Considerations.”
    Rebecca Blue, MD, MPH
    Flight Surgeon
    UTMB/KBR Human Health & Performance
    NASA Johnson Space Center
    Brian Hanshaw, DO, MPH, Maj, USAF
    Aerospace Medicine Chief Resident
    University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
    Grand Rounds Recording

     

     

  • 2021

    December 14, 2021
    “Ionizing Radiation and the Cardiovascular System”
    Marjan Boerma, PhD
    Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    Director, Division of Radiation Health
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    December 14, 2021
    “Ionizing Radiation and the Cardiovascular System”
    Marjan Boerma, PhD
    Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    Director, Division of Radiation Health
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    November 9, 2021
    “The Shape of Stories: How Narratives Impact our Capacity for Empathy”
    Jeffrey S. Farroni, PhD, JD
    Director, Clinical Ethics Program
    Associate Professor, Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities
    Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine and Population Health
    University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

    October 12, 2021 - Cancelled

    September 14, 2021 - Cancelled

    August 10, 2021 - Cancelled

    July 14, 2021 - Cancelled

    June 8

    "Translating Beyond the Bench and Terrestrial Bedside: Dealing with the Pressure"
    Alexandra J. Sinclair MBChB, MRCP, PhD
    Professor of Neurology & Honorary Consultant Neurologist
    Institute for Metabolism and Systems Research
    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston
    Grand Rounds Recording

    May 11
    "Lymphedema of Venous Etiology (LOVE) and Spaceflight Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS): Environments, the Endothelial Glycocalyx and Common Nutrients"
    Mark Melin, MD, FACS, RPVI, FACCWS
    Medical Director
    Department of Vascular Surgery
    Fairview Wound Healing Institute
    University of Minnesota Physicians
    Grand Rounds Recording

    April 13
    Cancelled

    March 9
    "Women's Health: Management Considerations in the Space Environment"
    Rebecca Blue, MD, MPH
    Physician/Flight Surgeon
    UTMB/KBR Human Health & Performance
    NASA Johnson Space Center

    Jonathan Steller, MD
    Assistant Clinical Professor
    Maternal and Fetal Medicine
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    University of California, Irvine

    Christopher Zahner, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Clinical Pathology Division Director
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Grand Rounds Recording

    February 9
    "Gynecologic and Reproductive Health in the Space Environment"
    Jonathan Steller, MD
    Assistant Clinical Professor
    Maternal and Fetal Medicine
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    University of California, Irvine
    Grand Rounds Recording

  • 2020
       

    December 8
    "Precision Nutrition – The Evolving Definitions of “Requirements”" 
    Patrick J. Stover, PhD
    Professor   
    Vice Chancellor and Dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences Distinguished Professor Texas A&M AgriLife  
    Texas A&M University System 
    Grand Rounds Recording

    November 10
    "The Shape of Stories: How Narratives Impact Our Capacity for empathy"
    Jeffrey S. Farroni, PhD, JD
    Associate Professor
    Director, Clinical Ethics Program
    Institute for Medical Humanities
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, TX
    Grand Rounds Recording

    October 13
    "Human Exploration of Mars - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Exposure Risks"
    Andrea D. Harrington, PhD
    Mars Sample Curator and Space Scientist
    Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Grand Rounds Recording

    September 8
    Cancelled

    August 11
    Cancelled

    July 7
    "Air Medical Transport"
    Douglas Summerfield, MD, MPH
    Medical Director, Mercy One
    North Iowa ICU
    Medical Director, Mercy AirMed
    Regional Air Ambulance Service
    MS Teams Videoconference
    (No recording)

    June 9
    "UTMB Aerospace Resident Cases"
    Amy J. Kreykes, MD, MPH
    Ann H. Tsung, MD, MPH
    Residents, Aerospace Medicine Residency
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    MS Teams Videoconference

    May 12
    "COVID-19 Ward Experience"
    Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor, MD, MPH
    Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
    LSUHSC Internal Medicine – Baton Rouge
    Associate Program Director, Aerospace Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    MS Teams Videoconference
    (No recording)


    April 9 -     Cancelled, COVID-19

    March 12 - Cancelled, COVID-19

    February 12 - Cancelled

    January 8 - Cancelled

  • 2019

    November 12, 2019
    "The Citizen Professional and the Politization of Science"
    Jeffrey Farroni, PhD, JD
    Associate Professor
    Director, Institute for Medical Humanities Clinical Ethics Program
    University of Texas Medical Branch

    October 8, 2019
    "Dental Issues in Remote Environments"
    Robert Koff, DMD
    Private Practice
    Consultant, US Antarctic Program
    Center for Polar Medical Operations, University of Texas Medical Branch

    September 10, 2019
    "Updates and Clinical Guidelines for Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension"
    Michael Nguyen, MD
    Medical Director, Internal Medicine Multispecialty Care Center
    University of Texas Medical Branch

    August 13, 2019
    Moriah S. Thompson, MD, MPH
    Resident Graduate, Aerospace Medicine Residency
    University of Texas Medical Branch

    July 9, 2019
    "Returning Astronauts to Space from U.S. Soil - The First Steps"
    James M. Vanderploeg, MD, MPH
    Adjunct Professor, Aerospace Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch
    Chief Medical Officer, Virgin Galactic
    (UTMB Commercial Spaceflight Day- no video)

    June 6, 2019
    "Thrombosis in Microgravity"
    Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor, MD, MPH
    Clinical Assistant Professor and NASA Astronaut
    NASA Johnson Space Center

    May 7
    No broadcast this month.
    Residents presenting at Aerospace Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting

    April 9
    "Patient Safety: Lessons Learned from Aviation"
    Cheryl Lowry, MD, MPH
    Associate Professor and Director, Aerospace Medicine Residency
    Preventive Medicine and Community Health
    University of Texas Medical Branch

    March 12
    "Aerospace Medicine at UTMB: Launching into the Future from a Distinguished Past"
    William E. Powers, MD, MS
    Associate Professor and Director, Clinical Preventive Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch

    February 12
    "Space Medicine in Cologne, Germany: A Resident's Experience with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and European Space Agency (ESA)"
    Christopher T. Haas, MD, MPH
    Resident, Aerospace Medicine Residency
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Grand Rounds Recording

    January 8 - Cancelled

  • 2018

    December 11
    "Autonomous Medical Support for Exploration Missions: Research, Training, and Operations"
    Douglas Ebert, PhD
    Senior Scientist, KBRwyle / NASA Johnson Space Center
    Fellow, NASA Human Health and Performance Contract
    (Recording pending approval)

    November- Ethics
    "The Next Copernican Revolution: What if We're Not at the Center of the Ethical Universe?"
    Jeffrey Farroni, JD, PhD
    Director of Clinical Ethics for the Health System
    Assistant Professor, Institute for the Medical Humanities
    Fellow, James Wade Rockwell Distinguished Professorship in Medical Humanities
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Grand Rounds Recording


Aerospace Medicine Activities and Didactics

Aerospace medicine faculty and residents participate in a variety of activities, including:

Other Resources

NASA Johnson Space Center Space Medicine Clerkship

The four week Space Medicine Clerkship is offered by the NASA Johnson Space Center semi-annually during the months of April and October and is located at the Johnson Space Center (Houston, Texas). The Clerkship typically begins the first Monday and concludes on the last Friday of the month. The clerkship involves formal lectures on space medicine topics and issues, as well as familiarization with the medical aspects of International Space Station operations, design and function. Clerkship participants are required to complete a research project and paper in a current focus area of space medicine, which will be presented both orally and written to the JSC Space Medicine Community.

Interested applicants should visit http://www.nasa.gov/feature/aerospace-medicine-clerkship for additional information and to apply directly with the NASA Johnson Space Center.

Aerospace Medical Association

The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. It is the largest, most-representative professional membership organization in the fields of aviation, space, and environmental medicine.

For more information on AsMA, visit the Aerospace Medical Association website.

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

The ACGME accredits Sponsoring Institutions and residency and fellowship programs, confers recognition on additional program formats or components, and dedicates resources to initiatives addressing areas of import in graduate medical education.

For more information on accreditation and program requirements visit the ACGME website.

Aerospace Medical Student and Resident Organization

AMSRO is the official student and resident organization of the Aerospace Medical Association. Its members include medical residents, medical students, graduate students, allied health students, and undergraduate students.

For more information about AMSRO visit http://www.amsro.org

Houston Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302332428079623

American College of Preventive Medicine

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society of more than 2,700 preventive medicine and public health physicians who manage, research, and influence population health. Preventive medicine physicians are employed in a wide range of sectors and settings including leaders in local, national, and international health sectors.

To learn more about ACPM, visit http://www.acpm.org.

Other Places to Learn

Contacts

Aerospace Medicine Residency Program
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77555-1150

Phone: (409) 747-6131
Email: aerospacemed@utmb.edu

Serena Auñón-Chancellor, MD, MPH
Program Director
Aerospace Medicine

R. Yvette Schulz
Program Manager
Aerospace Medicine
ryschulz@utmb.edu