Circadian Rhythms

With daylight saving time ending November 6th, many of us will experience a shift in our sleep that could impact us for a few days or more. But how does the time change impact our health, specifically our circadian rhythms? Circadian rhythms are our biological timekeepers that help us adapt to the daily light and temperature cycles of the earth. These rhythms control a myriad of mechanisms in the body and mind, and when dysregulated can lead to disease. So, what is the science of circadian rhythms, how do we regulate them properly, and how does daylight saving time impact these rhythms?
Lisa Monteggia, Ph.D., explored these topics in a Lab-to-Table Conversation from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Monteggia, the Barlow Family Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, and professor of pharmacology, is a renowned neuroscientist leading brain related research across the university and medical center through the VBI.
The event featured panelists:
·Carl Johnson, Ph.D. - Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair and professor of biological sciences. Johnson is an expert in circadian rhythms.
·Beth Malow, M.D. - Burry Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development, director of Vanderbilt’s sleep division, and professor of neurology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Malow is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine.
·Douglas McMahon, Ph.D. - Stevenson Chair and professor of biological sciences. McMahon’s research focuses on neural plasticity and the central nervous system related to circadian rhythms.
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