Title:
Disturbed Fluid Drainage Around Eye: An Important Missing Piece in the Puzzle of Vision Loss in Astronauts?
Agreement Number:
19HLSRM02
Agreement Value:
$149,944.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
DISTURBED FLUID DRAINAGE AROUND EYE - AN IMPORTANT MISSING PIECE IN THE PUZZLE OF VISION LOSS IN ASTRONAUTS?
Vision loss due to Space Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) is observed in many astronauts, is poorly understood and remains one of the most feared hazards of space flight. The loss of gravity causes fluid shifts and these disturbances around the eye may be an important piece of the puzzle. Novel non-invasive techniques will be used to examine eye and lymphatic fluid changes for the first time in a model of SANS. Discovering impaired entry and exit of fluid in and from around the eye will be an important step toward understanding and preventing vision loss from SANS in astronauts.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B 1W8
Reference Number:
003-2019-2020-Q4-04370
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Late Disclosure:
Expected quarter 4 2020-2021
Disclosed quarter 3 2021-2022
Amendment Date
Oct 12, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Unity Health Toronto
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.