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Optimizing Sleep Health: The Role of the Circadian Rhythm

FREE and RECORDED. Times listed are Pacific Time.

In this interview with Dr. Beth Malow, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, we will discuss circadian rhythms, including why they are essential for quality sleep and how they change as we age.  We will also explore the significant effects of adjusting our clocks twice a year, such as during daylight saving time, and how these changes impact sleep and overall health. Walk away with a better understanding of how circadian rhythms influence sleep and what practical steps you can take if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. This session will include ample time for Q&A.

Beth Ann Malow, MD, is Burry Chair of Cognitive Childhood Development and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is board-certified in neurology and Sleep Medicine and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs for the Department of Neurology. Dr. Malow’s research has emphasized the interface of sleep and epilepsy, autism, and related disorders of neurodevelopment. Through collaborations and mentorship, she is also involved in studying sleep related to medical disorders and aspects of sleep medicine related to genetics and circadian biology.