Our research
We investigate how the space exposome (i.e. microgravity, radiation, and confinement and stress) affects skeletal muscle mass and function. We are very interested in investigating how spaceflight-induced changes in skeletal muscle affect other organ systems, particularly the skeletal, nervous and immune systems. Given the negative consequences of the space exposome on the human body, and in particular on skeletal muscle, we are involved in projects to develop, test and refine exercise countermeasures to offset these detrimental effects.
Our research combines molecular analysis, imaging information (both at the cellular and tissue/body level) and physical performance o