Hello,
my guest today describes himself as a sort of Doctor Who figure who's been lucky enough to enjoy multiple career reinventions.
I don't know how much luck comes into it,
but with a CV that runs from astrophysics and trauma medicine to working with NASA,
becoming a helicopter emergency doctor and presenting award-winning science programs,
you do start to wonder whether there might be some time travel involved just to fit everything in.
Kevin Fong is a consultant anaesthetist and professor of public engagement and innovation at University College London.
During his career he's worked on the front line in hospitals dealing with major incidents and helping shape policy.
But, Kevin's also stayed true to his childhood passion for space,
working on multiple projects with NASA and even going through the astronaut application process himself.
And as if that wasn't enough,
he's also become a well-known figure in science broadcasting through his various radio and TV shows.
Surely you must have a TARDIS hidden somewhere.
Professor Kevin Fong, welcome to Life Scientific.
Now, you worked with NASA on and off for over a decade on various space medicine projects,
looking at the healthcare of astronauts.
And in 2015, you presented the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures under the heading,
How to Survive in Space.
So what do we need to know?
What are your tips for anyone planning on intergalactic travel?