Host Holly Wayment and Dr. Lisa Carnell of NASA discuss the Avatar bone marrow organ chips flown on Artemis II, personalized from astronaut blood to study radiation and deep-space effects on human tissues.
The episode explains how these microphysiological systems can protect astronauts, guide long-duration mission health strategies, and translate to improved, less invasive pediatric care and cancer treatments on Earth.
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Host and Executive Producer, Pediatrics NOW