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MJM MedTalks (S03E05): From the Operating Room to Outer Space: A Discussion with Dr. Matthew Turnock on Anesthesiology and Aerospace Medicine

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Noha Benhararia
McGill University
Matthew Turnock
University of British Columbia
Maryia Samuel
McGill University
Renée-Claude Bider
University of Ottawa
Jan Pack
McGill University
Lilian Alkhalaileh
McGill University
Vanessa Ross
McGill University

Published 2026-10-19

Keywords

  • aerospace medicine,
  • microgravity,
  • Regional anesthesia,
  • spinal anesthesia

How to Cite

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Benhararia N, Turnock M, Samuel M, Bider R-C, Pack J, Alkhalaileh L, Ross V. MJM MedTalks (S03E05): From the Operating Room to Outer Space: A Discussion with Dr. Matthew Turnock on Anesthesiology and Aerospace Medicine. McGill J Med [Internet]. 2026 Oct. 19 [cited 2026 Oct. 21];. Available from: https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/1361

Copyright (c) 2026 Noha Benhararia, Matthew Turnock, Maryia Samuel, Renée-Claude Bider, Jan Pack, Lilian Alkhalaileh, Vanessa Ross

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Abstract

McGill Journal of Medicine (MJM) MedTalks is a Podcast series where members of the medical and health science communities from McGill and beyond are interviewed on topics related to career, research, advocacy and more. The aim of MedTalks is to open a space where experienced professionals and researchers can share information and advice for trainees in healthcare and medical sciences. In this episode, Noha Benharira, MJM Podcast Team member and fourth-year medical student at McGill University, interviews Dr. Matthew Turnock, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia. In their conversation, they discuss Dr. Turnock’s journey into medicine and anesthesiology, his research in aerospace medicine and anesthesia in space, as well as his work and interests in extreme-environment medicine and medical education. The show notes include a glossary of terms, links to publications referenced in the episode, and a full transcript of our conversation.

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References

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