What is the final frontier of interventional radiology? Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon believe it could be space. Dominic is a 3rd year medical student at Duke University interested in interventional radiology (IR) and space medicine, and Dr. Moon is a Professor at Duke University and an expert in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORMedtronic DCBhttps://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/drug-coated-balloons.html---SYNPOSISDominic and Dr. Moon cover the potential for IR in deep space missions, focusing on the unique challenges astronauts face, such as altered blood flow, increased clotting risks, and the impacts of microgravity on the human body. The episode dives into NASA’s investments in portable medical technologies, the practicalities of emergency medical procedures in space, and the need for minimally invasive interventions. The significance of IR in diagnosing and managing vascular issues in space is discussed, as well as the broader implications for future Mars missions and long-term space travel.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESAerospace Medicine Association:https://www.asma.org/about-asma/careers/aerospace-medicineTranslational Research Institute for Space Health:https://www.bcm.edu/academic-centers/space-medicine/translational-research-instituteSpace Medicine Coursera:https://www.coursera.org/learn/space-medicine-dukeWhat Space Medicine Taught Me About Science Communication | Dominic Tanzillo | TEDxDuke:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkdvSByneMDominic Tanzillo:https://dominictanzillo.github.io/