• Dr Eiman Jahangir: Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and the Director of the Sections of General Cardiology and Cardio-Oncology. He's also going to space with MoonDAO!

  • May 13 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
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Dr Eiman Jahangir: Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and the Director of the Sections of General Cardiology and Cardio-Oncology. He's also going to space with MoonDAO!

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  • In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Winning a ticket to space from over 2,200 participants, his journey serves as an inspiring reminder that dreams can indeed take flight. Tune in to hear more about his extraordinary adventures and the exciting future that lies ahead.

    OUTLINE:

    Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

    00:00 Introduction to

    00:49 Lucky Numbers!

    01:40 MoonDao and how it will get Eiman to Space

    06:50 How Eiman entered the raffle

    08:40 Navigating Crypto

    11:10 Applying for NASA

    15:24 Space Tourism - health barriers

    18:33 Phycological impact on Space Tourism

    22:10 Analogue astronaut experiences

    23:44 Blue Origin timeline and launch prep

    25:50 Personal aspirations for the experience

    29:52 Wrap Up and Socials

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    X: https://twitter.com/DrEJahangir

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