Title:
IMPACTS OF LONG-TERM SPACE TRAVEL UPON ASTRONAUT HEALTH - ANALYSIS OF MARS500 CREW MICROBIOMES USING IMPROVED METAGENOMICS
Agreement Number:
19HLSDM02
Agreement Value:
$69,999.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
IMPACTS OF LONG-TERM SPACE TRAVEL UPON ASTRONAUT HEALTH - ANALYSIS OF MARS500 CREW MICROBIOMES USING IMPROVED METAGENOMICS
The microbiome is intricately involved in human health. One concern in spaceflight is the potential negative impact of long-term habitat confinement upon microbiome health. The MARS500 project investigated this by sampling the microbiome of six astronauts over the longest ground-based confined habitat experiment conducted to-date. The project objective is to determine common microbiome changes in the crew of the MARS500 experiment. Improved metagenomic assessment technologies mean that significant differences in microbiome species can be identified over the 520-day experiment. Findings should reveal insight into the long-term impacts of spaceflight upon astronaut health and provide a unique view of confined environments.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 3J7
Reference Number:
003-2019-2020-Q4-04369
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Late Disclosure:
Expected quarter 4 2020-2021
Disclosed quarter 3 2021-2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université de Montréal
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.