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Date, Time & Location:






Wednesday, 10/18/2017    12:00 - 1:00 p.m.



DeBakey Classroom - M323

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas




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Lecture  Title:





Learning Objectives:

Jeffrey A. Jones, M.D.
Professor, Department of Urology
and Center for Space Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
The Wing Surgeon for the US Navy Fleet Logistics Support Wing
Chief of Urology in Operative Care Line
Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center


"Space Radiation - Risks to Crew and Mitigation Strategies"


After conclusion of the educational activity the participant should:


*        Realize the sources of space radiation and potential astronaut levels



*        Understand the differences in energy type and risk from different forms of radiation



*        Discuss means to reduce the risks of different forms of space radiation exposure





We encourage BCM students, faculty and staff to attend the CSM elective lecture series "Topics in Human
Space Exploration and Medicine."   Please contact me if you need additional information about this presentation.

Thank you,

Nancy Gibbins
Center for Space Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
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