Space, Bones & Breakthroughs: Dr. Thomas Lang on NASA Research & AI Imaging | Stars Launch Pod

13/11/2025 20 min Episodio 22
Space, Bones & Breakthroughs: Dr. Thomas Lang on NASA Research & AI Imaging | Stars Launch Pod

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Join host Susan Wise as she sits down with Dr. Thomas F. Lang, Professor Emeritus at UCSF, whose groundbreaking research with NASA has transformed our understanding of how space travel affects bone health. From the first studies aboard the International Space Station to cutting-edge AI imaging today, Dr. Lang shares fascinating insights on osteoporosis, astronaut fitness, and the “aha” moments that changed space medicine. Discover how his work in orbit is reshaping health here on Earth—and why preventing bone loss may be the ultimate key to human space exploration.

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