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Title:

The pathophysiology risk and clinical presentation of Venous Thromboembolisms VTE during dry immersion

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$24,360.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 29, 2021 - Sep 30, 2023

Description:

This study will examine the physiology of blood clotting in participants in dry immersion (a way of simulating the weightlessness of spaceflight). This information will help us better understand venous clotting in astronauts and hospitalized patients confined to bed.

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:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5A 1S6

Reference Number:

003-2021-2022-Q2-05363

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Amendment Date

Dec 7, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

Université de Simon Fraser

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.

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