Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Research
Below are labs and faculty investigating the function of sleep with the intent to improve the treatment of sleep disorders.
To learn about ongoing clinical trials or participate in a study, visit the clinical trials page for our Division of Sleep Medicine.
Labs
Zee LabDr. Zee’s lab conducts basic, translational and clinical research linking circadian rhythms and sleep to health outcomes and developing innovative treatments for sleep and circadian disorders.
Dr. Zee’s lab conducts basic, translational and clinical research linking circadian rhythms and sleep to health outcomes and developing innovative treatments for sleep and circadian disorders.
Research Description
The Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Program has a large research portfolio and a history of successful NIH funding of cutting-edge translational research and clinical trials in the area of sleep and circadian medicine. Research projects include basic studies on mechanisms of sleep and circadian rhythms regulation as well as translational and patient oriented studies on the role of sleep and circadian rhythms on neurocognitive function, cardio-metabolic health, neurodegeneration and other neurological disorders. The program also has extensive history collaborating with institutions throughout the country on large-multi site, multi-year studies and trials.
Currently, faculty are Principal Investigators or collaborators on studies to understand the mechanisms linking sleep quality, circadian alignment with neurocognitive impairment, mood, cardiovascular and metabolic risk in populations at risk for sleep and circadian disorders.
For more information, see the faculty profile of Phyllis Zee, MD, PhD or visit the Center for Sleep & Circadian website.
Publications
For publication information, see PubMed.
Contact
Phone: 312-503-4409
Knutson LabDr. Knutson's lab focuses on clinical and observational research examining sleep, circadian rhythms and chronic diseases, as well as the sociocultural determinants of sleep and circadian rhythms.
Dr. Knutson's lab focuses on clinical and observational research examining sleep, circadian rhythms and chronic diseases, as well as the sociocultural determinants of sleep and circadian rhythms.
Learn more about Dr. Knutson's research at Northwestern Scholars.
Mundt LabDr. Mundt's lab focuses on non-pharmacological interventions for insomnia and other sleep disorders.
Dr. Mundt's lab focuses on non-pharmacological interventions for insomnia and other sleep disorders.
The research interests of Dr. Mundt's lab include innovative approaches to treatment with a focus on patient perspectives, mind-body focused interventions for disorders of sleep and arousal, and examining sleep disturbances in the context of other psychological and physical parameters such as cognition, stress, and metabolic syndrome.
For lab information, please visit Dr. Mundt's faculty profile and the Mundt Lab webpage for more information.
Reid LabDr. Reid's lab aims to improve understanding of the relationship between the sleep and circadian systems and health and safety.
Dr. Reid's lab aims to improve understanding of the relationship between the sleep and circadian systems and health and safety.
Current research areas include understanding the basis and treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders, the effects of sleep loss on performance and safety, and the relationship between sleep and risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease.
Visit Dr. Reid's faculty profile to learn more.
Research Faculty
Abbott, Sabra M
Associate Professor, Neurology (Sleep Medicine), Neurology (Hospital Neurology)
Attarian, Hrayr
Professor, Neurology (Sleep Medicine)