Ep. 476 Medical Innovations: IR in Space with Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon

What is the final frontier of interventional radiology? Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon believe it could be space. Dominic is a 3rd year medical student at Duke University interested in interventional radiology (IR) and space medicine, and Dr. Moon is a Professor at Duke University and an expert in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic DCB https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/drug-coated-balloons.html --- SYNPOSIS Dominic and Dr. Moon cover the potential for IR in deep space missions, focusing on the unique challenges astronauts face, such as altered blood flow, increased clotting risks, and the impacts of microgravity on the human body. The episode dives into NASA’s investments in portable medical technologies, the practicalities of emergency medical procedures in space, and the need for minimally invasive interventions. The significance of IR in diagnosing and managing vascular issues in space is discussed, as well as the broader implications for future Mars missions and long-term space travel. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:36 - IR in Space 20:04 - Medical Issues Astronauts Face 26:27 - Remote Surgery and Telesurgery 30:45 - Emergency Evacuations in Space 32:32 - More on Space Medicine --- RESOURCES Aerospace Medicine Association: https://www.asma.org/about-asma/careers/aerospace-medicine Translational Research Institute for Space Health: https://www.bcm.edu/academic-centers/space-medicine/translational-research-institute Space Medicine Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/space-medicine-duke What Space Medicine Taught Me About Science Communication | Dominic Tanzillo | TEDxDuke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkdvSByneM Dominic Tanzillo: https://dominictanzillo.github.io/