Area of research
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine · Epidemiology
Research interest
Research topics from publications: Neurovascular dysfunction associated with erectile dysfunction persists after long‐term recovery from simulations of weightlessness and deep space irradiation. Representative work: There has been growing interest within the space industry for long-duration manned expeditions to the Moon and Mars. During deep space missions, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) and microgravity which are associated with increased risk of oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are causative factors in the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction, although the effects of spaceflight on erectile function have been unexplored. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of simulated spaceflight and long-term recovery on tissues critical for erectile function, the distal internal puden