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Prof. Thais Russomano's Profile
MD, MSc, PhD
Thais was a Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) for 24 years, and founded & coordinated for 18 years the MICROGRAVITY CENTRE, PUCRS, Brazil, a unique and internationally recognized reference centre in Latin America for the study of Human Space Physiology, view more..
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How Micro-gravity in Space Affects Our Lung Function
Understanding the physiology changes to lungs in space travel is essential. Parabolic flights taken by pilots simulate this very well and gives us a good understanding.
Heart and Vascular System Physiology in Space
Understanding the physiological changes of the heart and vascular system of the astronauts during space travel is important as this can have long term implications on their health.
