Contribution: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University
$1,214,466.40
Causal analysis of cardiorespiratory coupling on the ISS
FY 2020-21 · 2021-02-25
Summary
Human bodies are best suited to life on Earth. When astronauts travel to space and live in a weightless environment, their cardiorespiratory systems adapt – sometimes in ways that can affect their health. For example, the fluids that circulate in their bodies decrease in volume, which means their blood pressure is lower than on Earth.
Researchers are working to understand more about how astronauts' cardiorespiratory systems decondition when they are in microgravity. CARDIOBREATH looks at what can be done to protect astronauts' blood pressure regulation, by examining how astronauts' cardiovascular and respiratory systems interact with their blood pressure control during missions on the International Space Station.
Department
Program
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Location
Burnaby|Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-02-25 | 2020-21 | $1,214,466.40 |
| 1 | 2021-02-25 | 2020-21 | $1,214,466.40 |
As published
Agreement End Date
2029-03-31
Agreement Number
20EXPLSRS1
Agreement Start Date
2021-02-25
Agreement Title
Causal analysis of cardiorespiratory coupling on the ISS
Agreement Title (French)
Analyse causale du système cardiovasculaire sur la SSI
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$1,214,466.40
Amendment Date
2026-09-01
Amendment Number
1
Description
Human bodies are best suited to life on Earth. When astronauts travel to space and live in a weightless environment, their cardiorespiratory systems adapt – sometimes in ways that can affect their health. For example, the fluids that circulate in their bodies decrease in volume, which means their blood pressure is lower than on Earth.
Researchers are working to understand more about how astronauts' cardiorespiratory systems decondition when they are in microgravity. CARDIOBREATH looks at what can be done to protect astronauts' blood pressure regulation, by examining how astronauts' cardiovascular and respiratory systems interact with their blood pressure control during missions on the International Space Station.
Description (French)
Le corps humain est adapté à la vie sur Terre. Quand les astronautes vont dans l'espace et vivent en apesanteur, leur système cardiorespiratoire s'adapte, mais parfois d'une manière qui peut nuire à leur santé. Par exemple, leurs fluides corporels diminuent de volume, ce qui signifie que leur pression artérielle est plus basse que sur Terre.
Les chercheurs essaient de mieux comprendre comment le système cardiorespiratoire des astronautes en microgravité se déconditionne. L'étude CARDIOBREATH vise à déterminer ce qu'on pourrait faire pour assurer une bonne régulation de la pression artérielle des astronautes. Les chercheurs examinent comment les systèmes cardiovasculaire et respiratoire des astronautes interagissent avec la régulation de la pression artérielle pendant les missions à la Station spatiale internationale.
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.
Expected Results (French)
Le volet Recherche du programme offre aux organisations une aide financière qui leur permettra de mener leurs activités de recherche et développement spatiales dans des secteurs prioritaires. Ce volet appuiera le développement des connaissances et l’innovation dans les domaines ciblés de manière à soutenir et à accroître la capacité du Canada d’utiliser l’espace pour répondre aux besoins et aux priorités du pays dans le futur.
Organization Code
csa-asc
Organization
Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne
Program Name
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Name (French)
Programme global de subventions et contributions à l'appui de la recherche, de la sensibilisation et de l'éducation en sciences et technologies spatiales
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Ce programme appuie le développement des connaissances et l'innovation dans des domaines prioritaires de l'ASC et accroît la sensibilisation et la participation des Canadiens aux disciplines et aux activités liées à l'espace.
Le volet Recherche vise à soutenir le développement des sciences et des technologies, à favoriser le développement continu d'une masse critique de chercheurs et de personnes hautement qualifiées au Canada, et à appuyer la collecte d'information, la recherche et les études relatives à l'espace en tenant compte des priorités de l'ASC.
Recipient City
Burnaby|Burnaby
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Simon Fraser University|Simon Fraser University
Recipient Operating Name
Simon Fraser University|Université Simon Fraser
Recipient Postal Code
V5A 1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
003-2024-2025-Q3-00012