Georgia CTSA Investigator Leads Research on Heart Cells in Space to Advance Treatments on Earth
Research led by Georgia CTSA investigator Chunhui Xu, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine, shows heart muscle cells can grow and survive in space’s microgravity. This breakthrough could lead to more resilient cells for heart repair therapies on Earth. Dr. Xu recently sent human heart muscle cells to the International Space Station to study how they can thrive, offering insights into potential treatments for heart disease.