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Julia Schaffer

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Assay:behavioral assay· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:rat· 1

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Alexis L. MraziD· 1 shared Anthony G. LauiD· 1 shared Calvin J Okulicz· 1 shared Carli J. Burns· 1 shared Catherine Marie DavisiD· 1 shared Joan Smith· 1 shared Laura C. Bowman· 1 shared Patricia K. ThomasiD· 1 shared

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Persistent Cognitive Impairment and Bone Health Following Helium (4He) Ion Exposure: Implications for Space Travel

Laura C. Bowman, Carli J. Burns, Victoria E Elliott, Sofia Manicka, Julia Schaffer, Rosalie R. Connell, Patricia K. Thomas, Calvin J Okulicz, Joan Smith, Alexis L. Mraz, Anthony G. Lau, Catherine Marie Davis

This study examines long-term cognitive and bone health effects of low-dose helium ion exposure in rats, finding persistent neurobehavioral deficits and specific bone parameter changes.

npj Microgravity · Jul 15, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition