Title:
"THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT CAUSES ACCELERATION OF VASCULAR AGING: ROLES OF HYPOGRAVITY, NUTRITION AND RADIATION" Short title: "VASCULAR AGING"
Agreement Value:
$1,382,382.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 8, 2017 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
Vascular Aging
Building on previous work (Vascular, Vascular Echo), this experiment will study the roles of weightlessness, nutrition, physical activity and radiation on the cardiovascular system and the onset of insulin resistance on orbit. The study will contribute to the development of countermeasures to maintain astronaut health during long space flights and will help improve health and quality of life here on earth.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3Gl
Reference Number:
003-2017-2018-Q3-03582
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Belated reporting
Amendment Date
Apr 29, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
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.