Sleep Neurobiology and Psychopathology Lab

12/05/2023

Researchers in our lab at the University of Pennsylvania are trying to understand how depression develops during the transition to menopause. They are looking for women between the ages of 45 and 52 who are currently experiencing symptoms of depression who would be willing to participate in a study looking at fluctuations in reproductive hormones and sleep timing over the course of approximately 6 weeks. Two in-person visits at our University campus are required, but the bulk of the study is conducted at home. Participants receive compensation for participation. If you are interested in participating, please click this link to complete a brief pre-screen:

Thank you for your time, for this study we are looking for women who have had a period within the past 90 days. If you are still interested in participating and you get a period, please feel free to contact us for another screen.

11/18/2022

A lot of people don’t know this but the blue light that is emitted from electronic devices can be damaging to your eyes. Using them right before bed can disrupt your sleep so it’s recommended to stop using them at least 30-60 minutes before bed. You deserve the best sleep that you can get!

11/10/2022

Sleep and mental health are more connected than you may realize. Getting better sleep can have positive effects on your mental health. Specifically, if you experience insomnia, treating it could with some of those issues. Work towards getting the best sleep that you can!

11/07/2022

Creating a consistent sleep schedule is a great step to take to better your overall sleep habits! It will also help to maintain your circadian rhythms and can make waking up and falling asleep easier

11/01/2022

Check out this article to learn more about our circadian rhythms and the positive effects of resetting our internal body clock! This research specifically looks at resetting the body clock and it’s impact on depression. Learn more here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-02211-y

10/03/2022

Happy Monday! Our workshop is happening in just a few weeks. Don’t forget to check it out! It’s centered around sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health. Go to this link to learn more and sign up! You can find more info here - https://www.med.upenn.edu/snaplab/workshops.html

09/29/2022

You’ve probably heard about this debate for a long time now but now there’s been a change in California! Check out this article to learn more about school start times and the pros and cons to a later start. This article also features many quotes from our very own Dr. Gehrman!

09/21/2022

How much do you know about melatonin? Is it possible to get hooked on it? Check out this article to learn more and check out this quote in it from our very own Dr. Gehrman!! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/well/mind/melatonin-dependency.html?smid=url-share

09/13/2022

Don’t forget to check out our workshop coming this October! Focused on sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health. Go to this link to learn more and sign up! You can find more info here - https://www.med.upenn.edu/snaplab/workshops.html

09/01/2022

Check out this upcoming workshop we’re having in October! All about sleep, circadian rhythms and mental health. Hope to see you there! You can find more info here - https://www.med.upenn.edu/snaplab/workshops.html

08/30/2022

Meet Jeremie Kautzmann! He actually joined our team last year but it’s never too late for an introduction. He works on our CSF study and we are so happy to have him! Swipe to learn more about him and why he pursued research.

08/22/2022

Next up on meet the team is Chinyelu Ojukwu!! She also started working with us this summer and works on our study SWIP. Super happy to have her on the team!

08/16/2022

Bringing back the meet the team posts to introduce Tahira Khan!! She started working with us this summer and works on our study SWIP! Great to have her on the team.

06/30/2022

Did you know this about the connection between sleep and exercise? Physical exercise can improve your sleep so even when it’s hard in the moment, it can have many benefits afterwards. Anything that can promote better sleep is worth trying!

06/22/2022

We’ve heard all about it already but it really is important to remember how caffeine can affect your sleep! Good sleep is essential so make sure you’re doing all you can to achieve it!

05/12/2022

Check out this sleep fact about the sleep disorder, sleep apnea. Breathing regularly during sleep is very important for your health and well-being!

05/06/2022

Did you know this about sleep and circadian rhythms? It's important to get the best and the healthiest sleep that we can! Follow for more sleep facts like this