Title:
The pathophysiology risk and clinical presentation of Venous Thromboembolisms VTE during headdown tilt bed rest effects of supplemental daily centrifugal artificial gravity with or without exercise in normoxia or hypoxia in relation to body morphology factors
Agreement Number:
21HLSHANA6
Agreement Value:
$99,738.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This study will examine the
physiology of blood clotting with volunteers
in a 60-day bedrest study to simulate the
weightlessness of spaceflight. This
information will help us better understand
venous clotting in astronauts and 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-Q2-05362
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Amendment Date
Mar 31, 2026
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.