European Physiology Modules

The European Physiology Modules facility (EPM) is a modular facility onboard the European ISS module Columbus, for support of human physiology research.

First flight of EPM (EPM-1) is presently foreseen to support science in the areas:

• Cardiovascular / Cardiopulmonary Physiology
• Neurosciences
• Bone Physiology

EPM will be integrated into an ISPR rack and will perform this task in close co-function with the NASA equivalent rack, the Human Research Facility (HRF).

For the initial flight, EPM will contain the following Science Modules:

• Bone Analysis Module (BAM)
• Multi-Electrode Electroencephalography Module (MEEMM)
• Cardiolab, consisting of an array of equipment for physiological monitoring and stimulation
• Body Movement Monitoring Device (ELITE)
• Physiological Pressure Measurement Device (PPMD)
• Skin Blood Flow Measurement Device Blood Kits, Urine Kits, Saliva Kits