Space Medicine

Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to travel beyond the comforts of our home planet, Earth? You are invited to join us in Space Medicine - an online experience facilitated by two recent Duke graduates in which you will learn about and engage in the most pressing medical challenges facing NASA and others advancing the future of space exploration. Space Medicine is a free, non-certificate course featuring interactive modules and weekly live discussions. Participants will reflect

• Examine survival mechanisms in extreme environments
• Analyze effects of oxygen, pressure, and acceleration on the human body
• Explore biomedical and engineering challenges in space travel