Fundamentals of Space Medicine and Clinical Technology is a comprehensive guide that delves into the advanced technologies utilized in space medicine today. The book is structured into three sections: an introduction to the physiology of space medicine, a detailed overview of various space medicine technologies, and the application of these technologies on Earth. Authored by leading experts in the field, it aims to bridge the gap between space medicine physiology and technological advancements, offering valuable insights. Additionally, the book serves as a useful resource for doctors, engineers, commercial industries, and governments, highlighting the significance of translational applications of space medicine technologies.
This is a pivotal read for anyone interested in the intersection of space exploration and medical science.
Edited by:
Ethan Waisberg MB BCh BAO (Department of Clinical Neurosciences University of Cambridge Cambridge UK),
Joshua Ong,
MD (Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,
University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center,
Ann Arbor,
MI,
USA),
Andrew G. Lee (Blanton Eye Institute,
Houston Methodist Hospital,
Houston,
TX,
United States; Ophthalmology,
Neurology,
and Neurosurgery,
Weill Cornell Medical College,
New York,
NY,
USA)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443329043
ISBN 10: 0443329044
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 19 December 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Section 1: Physiological changes in space 1. Cardiac changes in space 2. Skeletal muscle adaptations to spaceflight: mechanisms and countermeasures 3. Neurological adaptations to spaceflight 4. Immune dysfunction 5. Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome 6. Viral evolution in the cosmos 7. Astronaut multi-omics 8. Metabolic and endocrine changes in spaceflight 9. Reproduction and obstetrics in space 10. Immunometabolism in space 11. Effects of altered gravity on the liver 12. Dermatologic conditions in space 13. Circadian rhythm changes in space 14. Ocular surface, anterior segment, and lens in spaceflight 15. MicroRNAs in space: biomarkers for health risk assessment and targets for countermeasures 16. Gut microbiota and intervention of probiotics in spaceflight Section 2: Space medicine technology and countermeasures 18. Spacesuits and extravehicular activity 19. Ultrasound in space 20. Hybrid training system in space flight 21. Regenerative medicine in space 22. Digital clinicians in spaceflight and off-Earth habitation 23. Bone health countermeasures 24. Precision medicine in human spaceflight: applying systems thinking to principles, concepts, and methods of assessment 25. Virtual and augmented reality in space 26. Artificial intelligence in space 27. Advanced technologies in deep space exploration and clinical applications 28. Organoid research in space for human health 29. Open science in space medicine: perspectives following the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Open Science Sessions for early career researchers 30. Eye tracking during spaceflight: current technology and future directions for spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome 31. Short-arm centrifuge artificial gravity for space station 32. LASER body mass measurement device 33. Space station atmosphere lint mitigation 34. Health impacts of radiation in space and countermeasures 35. Advancing surgical autonomy in space: microgravity-optimized procedures, technologies, and countermeasures for the International Space Station
Dr. Ethan Waisberg is an Academic Foundation Doctor at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. He conducts research in Spaceflight Associate Neuro-Ocular Syndrome, is a member of of NASA's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Working Group and has co-published leading papers in space medicine, neuro-ophthalmology, extended reality, and artificial intelligence. Joshua Ong, MD is a resident physician with a passion for protecting astronaut health. He has conducted research on several space medicine research projects, including a project that launched into space. He has presented at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Research Program Investigators' Workshop and strives to continue his lifelong journey in ophthalmology and space medicine. Dr. Lee began his academic career in 1994 as an Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine, becoming an Associate Professor in 1998. In 2000, he joined the University of Iowa as an Associate Professor and later became a full Professor. He serves on the editorial boards of 12 journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology. A recipient of multiple awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Lee has a strong interest in resident training and has published extensively on teaching methods in ophthalmology residency programs. In 2009, he joined Houston Methodist Hospital and Research Institute, where he currently serves as Chair of the Blanton Eye Institute and is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College.
