Spielmann and Quiriarte Collaborate on Research During Recent Space Expedition
Our school is out of this world. Literally.
In collaboration with colleagues from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard (Dr.
Vladimir Ivkovic and Ms. JoAnna Pollonais), Guillaume Spielmann, PhD, Associate Professor in the LSU School of Kinesiology and Heather Quiriarte, research manager in the LSU School of Kinesiology, examined the effects of microgravity
on brain blood flow and biomarkers of immune function and stress in Axiom Mission
3 backup and Turkish Space Agency astronaut Tuva Atasever during a suborbital flight
on June 8 conducted by Axiom Space and Virgin Galactic.
This groundbreaking research made history, as Tuva Atasever is only the second Turkish astronaut in his nation’s history after participating in the Galactic 07 flight. As part of this mission, Atasever conducted seven experiments, including three experiments in-flight with payloads embedded in his custom-built flight suit, one in order to understand the changes in intracranial pressure and its effect on human visual acuity through a headgear with brain activity monitoring sensors, and another using a dosimeter to measure Atasever’s ionizing radiation exposure.
“Our School of Kinesiology faculty are impacting the world on land, sea and now in space," John Nauright, School of Kinesiology Director said. "We are proud to work with great partners like Harvard and Mass General as well and international space agencies. Our team's innovative research is directly impacting health in space."
At the School of Kinesiology, we shoot for the stars. Way to #GeauxChangeLives, Dr. Spielmann and Heather!
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The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division
of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education,
the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology the School of Leadership
& Human Resource Development, and the School of Social Work. CHSE has two model demonstration
schools, the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool, enrolling birth to age
four and the University Laboratory School enrolling Kindergarten through grade 12.
The college also has four centers and institutes: the Early Childhood Education Institute,
the Healthy Aging Research Center, the Leadership Development Institute, and Social
Research & Evaluation Center. The college is committed to achieving the highest standards
in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across
the lifespan.
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The LSU School of Kinesiology (SOK) advances the understanding of physical activity,
sport, and health to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations through
excellence in teaching, learning, discovery, and engagement. SOK offers a BS, MS,
Online MS, PhD, and two certificate options. Graduates go on to successful careers
in the health and fitness industry, corporate wellness, sport agencies and businesses,
athletic administration, and K-12 educational settings. SOK is part of the College
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