What happens to the human body when it depressurizes too quickly?
A Science Pub lecture by Enoch Huang, PhD, Enoch Huang, Program Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medicine and Chronic Wound Care at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
About the lecture
What really happens inside the body when a diver ascends too quickly—and how does hyperbaric oxygen therapy save lives? Join Enoch Huang, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP, FUHM, FACCWS, Medical Director of the Hyperbaric Medicine and Chronic Wound Care Clinic at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, for a deep dive into the science, physiology, and real-world practice of treating decompression illness.
Dr. Huang is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine and has spent more than two decades at the forefront of diving medicine, hyperbaric research, and clinical innovation. His career spans service at major academic centers, leadership in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, and ongoing research on hyperbaric oxygen’s impact on wound healing, glucose monitoring technology, and even COVID-19 hypoxemia.
In this accessible, engaging talk, Dr. Huang will unravel the physics and physiology behind decompression illness, explain what hyperbaric oxygen does at a cellular level, and share insights from inside the hyperbaric chamber. Whether you’re a diver, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens when humans push the limits of pressure, you’ll come away with a new appreciation for this fascinating corner of medicine.
Dive in—you might just surface with a whole new understanding of how our bodies respond to the deep.
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
Tickets
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on Zoom. You must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
About the Speaker
Dr. Huang Enoch Huang, MD, MPH&TM, FACEP, FUHM, FACCWS is the Program Medical Director for Hyperbaric Medicine and Chronic Wound Care at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine where he also obtained a Masters degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of California, Irvine and went on to complete a fellowship in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine as well as Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and currently practices in both specialties. He currently serves as an ABEM representative to the ABPM Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Board Examination Committee, a member of the Publications Committee of the UHMS, and President-Elect of the Pacific Chapter of the UHMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
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Kennedy School Theater has everything from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. Food and drink are welcome in the theater. No outside food or drink is allowed.
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