Grant
University of Ottawa|Université d'Ottawa
$100,000.00
FY 2018-19 · 2018-08-29
Summary
This project aims to investigate the effects of artificial gravity in preventing the consequences of bedrest on vertebral fat fraction and Achilles tendon integrity. The team will conduct a human spaceflight analogue through bedrest. This research could have broad implications for health care on Earth, since bedridden patients also face deterioration of bone, muscles and tendons.
Department
Program
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Location
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
The amount allocated covers more than one fiscal year.
Additional Information (French)
La somme allouée couvre plus d'un exercice financier.
Agreement Start Date
2018-08-29
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to investigate the effects of artificial gravity in preventing the consequences of bedrest on vertebral fat fraction and Achilles tendon integrity. The team will conduct a human spaceflight analogue through bedrest. This research could have broad implications for health care on Earth, since bedridden patients also face deterioration of bone, muscles and tendons.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à étudier les effets de la pesanteur artificielle dans la prévention des conséquences de l'alitement sur la fraction de matières grasses vertébrale et l'intégrité du tendon d'Achille. L'équipe effectuera un vol spatial habité analogue au repos au lit. Cette recherche pourrait avoir de vastes implications pour les soins de santé sur Terre, car les patients alités sont également confrontés à une détérioration des os, des muscles et des tendons.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Ottawa|Université d'Ottawa
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Reference Number
003-2018-2019-Q2-04051
