Title:
Effects of artificial gravity plus physical countermeasures in hypoxic environment on the hemolysis and anemia of long-term bedrest as a space analogue
Agreement Number:
21HLSHANA4
Agreement Value:
$200,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 2, 2021 - Jul 31, 2028
Description:
The study will deliver novel and pertinent data on anemia, hemolysis, young, mature and senescent red blood cell populations and spleen changes in 24 participants before, during and after head-down tilt bed rest, with artificial gravity and physical countermeasures in hypoxia.
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-Q3-00040
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Dec 2, 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.