Prof Nick Caplan (he/him) 👨🏼🚀🚀💛🤍💜🖤
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@nickcaplan23
Professor of Aerospace Medicine and Rehabilitation @NorthumbriaUni @NUSportEx @NUAerospacemed
Buzzing to now announce that our #BloodFlowRestriction exercise research experiment will be launching to orbit with @SpaceX as part of the Fram2 @framonauts mission! There are many firsts...the first time exercise will be performed in outer space on @SpaceX Dragon, and the first time #BFR exercise will be performed by astronauts in outer space. This all started a few years ago with an idea that has now made it to space: asma.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/… BFR has been shown to improve exercise efficiency in ground-based studies in a manner which would be compatible with the greater constraints of exploration-class missions to space. This study marks the first in-flight research to explore the safety of BFR exercise training as an adjunct to astronaut health and performance in space, collaborating with @TMadenWilkinson and @joehandsaker Fram2 is the first human spaceflight over the Earth’s polar regions. Read more about the mission and scientific research here: f2.com
We’re funding innovative space tech with £1.8 million. 🚀 From measuring shifting shorelines to medicine production in space, the funding will support 9 UK projects that are harnessing space to improve life for everyone on Earth. 🌍 Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/new…
🚨Please share Fully-funded PhD studentship opportunity with myself, Prof @nickcaplan23 and Dr. Claire Bruce-Martin on developing #BloodFlowRestriction exercise as a spaceflight countermeasure, investigating the physiology & biomechanics in simulated micro- and hypo-gravity.
We are seeking exceptional academics for our exciting new Space Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship roles. To find out more about #SpaceNU and our VCF opportunities visit: orlo.uk/H4eIs #Space #Satellite #innovation #NorthumbriaUniversity #ViceChancellorsFellowships #AI
The successful candidate will get to conduct their research using our Variable Gravity Suspension System, which enables the performance of resistance, aerobic and plyometric/jumping exercise in simulated microgravity and Lunar and Martian Gravity:
🚨Please share Fully-funded PhD studentship opportunity with myself, Prof @nickcaplan23 and Dr. Claire Bruce-Martin on developing #BloodFlowRestriction exercise as a spaceflight countermeasure, investigating the physiology & biomechanics in simulated micro- and hypo-gravity.
