::Rebroadcast::Vienna Tran on Space Medicine, Research, and STEM

Vienna is a space medicine researcher who has investigated the use of artificial gravity for the hip muscles of astronauts during a prolonged bed rest analog.
She regularly gives public talks and writes articles on space health, industry, and STEM. In particular, she enjoys engaging with visitors in her role at the Australian Space Discovery Centre, the public arm of the Australian Space Agency.

In 2022, Vienna will be working in regional South Australia as a medical doctor to further her skills in healthcare for Earth and space.

#Space #Medicine #QandA

00:00 Intro
09:16 Do you have your own space travel ambitions?
10:57 What analogues do you use for earth-bound medical research in low-gravity environments, and how accurate can they be with that seemingly massive differential?
14:19 OH members know you as a scientist and a person who likes to have some fun!,What about you as a runner?
16:47 In popular sci-fi culture, space medicine is largely about A&E, magical healing devices and the far edges of human cloning with a bit of stasis thrown in. What does the reality of current space medicine look like?
19:13 How would you respond to assertions that 'problems here on Earth should be fixed FIRST'?
22:52 Why are STEM careers important to encourage for young women now?
23:12 What would it look like for a long-term journey to say, Mars for the human body?
26:15 Do you have advice for other young women who want to be space doctors?
28:08 Why Space medicine?
32:00 What influence do you think being a first generation Australian child of refugee migrants has had on the way you've launched yourself into life, study and career?
36:39 How did COVID-19 impact your work with Space medicine?
40:54 What is the best thing about being a doctor of space in your field?
41:56 What psychological challenges need to be addressed for long durations in the restrictive environment needed to sustain life in space?
44:47 What appreciation and enjoyment do you have of the art side of medicine?
46:58 I bet you read " The Martian" by Andy Weir, how much fun was that book. And how close to reality do you think it portrayed ?
49:41 Besides the technological rewards, what less tangible benefits arise from the goal of Space exploration?
52:46 As an educator, how do you infect your students with enthusiasm in the subjects that you teach?
56:01 Can you describe a typical day at work? (maybe even an A-typical one . . )
58:07 You're a valued and loved member of the Office Hours community. How did you come to be there and find your place there?
01:05:32 what are your thoughts on gene sequencing technologies like CRISPR and what could be its impact for space research...?
01:08:38 Who has been your mentor in science and in life and how do you hope to mentor the next generation?
01:11:15 Can you talk about future projects?
01:14:18 Please talk about being a female scientist?
01:15:57 Who is your favorite Star Trek doctor, and why?
01:17:09 Robotic probes arguably can go farther, and deeper into the cosmos and have provided a wealth of knowledge. What is a good argument for the expense of sending Humans into space?
What can humans do that intelligent machines cannot?
01:19:20 What are you most concern about for the future?
01:21:36 From YouTube: (Beauty Bubble) Question: How is faith integrated with space medicine? Thank you. ~Rachael Anne Clifton
01:23:31 What potential do you see in small satellites (CubeSats, for example) in democratizing space?
01:25:04 What first interested you in space medicine?
01:27:43 I remember in an article that one reason why there is a "leave the area" alert before engine ignition is that the sound waves themselves can stop a human heart. Is that true?
01:28:51 What lessons have you learned from your parents that you are using today?
01:30:45 You have a great sense of humor, where or who did you get it from?
01:31:26 I've heard that one reason why you hear a crackling sound when rocket engines have ignited is because the sound waves are "folding on top of themselves" in the atmosphere (or distorting.) Can that happen outside of the electronic realm?
01:33:58 YOUTUBE Are there new and unexpected medical conditions/problems arising due to the conditions of space flights? Eyck potter
01:36:14 What is the best preparation for someone contemplating space travel? (either for Study, development, or exploration) Training, research, or personal development?
01:36:21 You are speaking to the world, what do you want them to know ?


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