Title:
Effectiveness of artificial gravity (AG) and its combination with bike ergometer exercise on several musculoskeletal endpoints compared to controls and previous AG and non-AG countermeasures
Agreement Number:
21HLSHANA1
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2021 - Jul 1, 2027
Description:
The team will test the effectiveness of artificial gravity (AG) and its combination with bike ergometer exercise on several musculoskeletal endpoints compared to controls and previous AG and non AG countermeasures. Findings will lead to a deeper understanding of microgravity-induced musculoskeletal changes.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1H 8L6
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q3-00037
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Jan 15, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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.