Study evaluating the effects of centrifugation and exercise to prevent the effets of weightlessness.

The ICOPE programme aims to preserve the capacities of the elderly by identifying early signs of frailty and offering solutions to address them. The intention is that by taking charge of their health, all seniors can preserve their independence for longer and delay becoming dependent.

A technological demonstrator of an expert system to provide decision support for astronaut health.

Everywear is a software solution for medical and nutritional monitoring of astronauts, in the form of a touch-sensitive tablet coupled to a set of biomedical sensors.

MEDES manages financial counterparties on behalf of several university hospitals.

Stimulation of commercial activities in Low Earth Orbit in the field of life sciences

MEDES has carried out a new ground-based study to simulate weightlessness. 20 volunteers took part in this long-term study, which was carried out in 2 phases: an initial campaign with 10 volunteers from January to April 2017 and a second campaign from September to December 2017.

The aim of the TiChron project was to develop tools to improve the overall management of children with chronic diseases.

The “Medium duration Nutrition and vibration eXercise” (MNX) study was part of a research programme being conducted under the leadership of the French and European space agencies.

In 2016, Thomas Pesquet made his first space flight with the Proxima mission. In the spring of 2021, it will fly again on a new 6-month mission, called Alpha.

Spagyria is a cross-border cooperation project which, through a network of specialised employment centres and research centres, aims to extend the growing of aromatic plants and their processing in the laboratory, as well as research into innovative processes through fully sustainable technologies for the development of natural cosmetic products.

MEDES conducted a new study for ESA to simulate weightlessness, using the “Dry Immersion” model on an all-women group !

In the first half of 2019, 20 volunteers took part in a new study to simulate weightlessness using an original model, dry immersion. This model simulates the effects of weightlessness on the human body on the ground and is used to test a new preventive method designed to minimise the negative effects of weightlessness on the human body.

Prevention and management of high threat pathogens Incidents in Transport Hubs

MEDES conducted a study on behalf of ESA to test a new countermeasure (preventive method) to ensure the health of astronauts : the WECARE device.

Proxima is the name of the mission to be carried out by the astronaut Thomas Pesquet. After his initial selection in 2009, and several long years of training, Thomas will set off on his first mission from Baikonur on 15 November 2016. The mission is scheduled to last 6 months.

MEDES has conducted a clinical study on behalf of CNES. The objective was to study a ground simulation model called “dry immersion” concerning the effects of weightlessness.

TEMIS offers effective solutions to measure and assess them thanks to the use of simple technology. The solutions generate health indicators making it possible to provide a more personal form of medicine to each individual.

Clinical study designed to investigate the mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation in the standing position and the effects of mechanical plantar stimulation.

The BIOSMHARS project (BIOcontamination Specific Modelling in HAbitats Related to Space) is a research project aimed at developing a model for controlling biocontamination in closed environments.

Evaluation of an ultrasonic tonometer measuring carotid and femoral artery parameters.

Clinical study on sleep deprivation

MEDES carried out two studies, in 2007-2008 and then in 2010, on the effects of taking a therapeutic drug referred to as “Medico-Médicament” and then cannabis, referred to as “Medico-Cannabis”, on driving performance and behaviour.

In 2009-2010, MEDES carried out a bed rest study aimed at evaluating artificial gravity, created by a short arm centrifuge, to prevent the effects of weightlessness, simulated by anti-orthostatic bed rest.

An innovative project to improve diabetes care

Etude de l'efficacité d'un pantalon thermorégulateur chez des femmes présentant une insuffisance veineuse légère.

This study was conducted by MEDES on behalf of ESA and CNES in 2003. Its goal was to study and assess the influence of the composition of crews (in manned spaceflight) on risk perception and risk taking under conditions of hypnic and chronobiological stress.

MEDES supported the creation and now maintains a telemedicine service designed to improve access to healthcare in French Guyana.

Study evaluating the effects of centrifugation and exercise to prevent the effets of weightlessness.

The ICOPE programme aims to preserve the capacities of the elderly by identifying early signs of frailty and offering solutions to address them. The intention is that by taking charge of their health, all seniors can preserve their independence for longer and delay becoming dependent.

A technological demonstrator of an expert system to provide decision support for astronaut health.

Everywear is a software solution for medical and nutritional monitoring of astronauts, in the form of a touch-sensitive tablet coupled to a set of biomedical sensors.

Stimulation of commercial activities in Low Earth Orbit in the field of life sciences

MEDES conducted a new study for ESA to simulate weightlessness, using the “Dry Immersion” model on an all-women group !