Nagy Klaudia Vivien

Nagy Klaudia Vivien is a pioneering space physician in Hungary, notable for being the first doctor in the country to complete training with the European Space Agency (ESA) and obtain ESA certification. She plays a crucial role in the health management of astronauts, overseeing their medical care during missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As a cardiologist, she leads a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals specializing in various fields such as internal medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry, to ensure astronaut health in microgravity environments. Her work includes rigorous medical examinations for astronaut candidates, focusing on physical, psychological, and physiological stability. Recently, she was in the news as she monitored the health of astronaut Kapu Tibor during their quarantine period leading up to the Axiom-4 mission launch.