Best Interneurons Podcasts (2025)

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SRS Podcast (#31): Brief Sleep Disruption Alters Synaptic Stuctures of Somatostatin-Expressing Interneurons - w/ Drs. Sara Aton and Heinrich Gompf 1:33:05

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Manuscript Link: Brief sleep disruption alters synaptic structures among hippocampal and neocortical somatostatin-expressing interneurons Podcast Survey Link Hope you enjoy!By Sleep Research Society

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E18 - The Bipolar Brain on Overdrive: Dopamine, Serotonin & Circuits 16:22

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode of The Y in Psychiatry, Dr. Amayo, Dr. V Handratta, and Dr. Nguyen take bipolar disorder off the DSM page and into your brain, but through your ears. They explain through tracing how dopamine and serotonin imbalances map onto psychomotor agitation, depression, and that…

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E17 - Ticket to Ride: The Bipolar Comorbidity Express Explored 20:03

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! We hop aboard the Bipolar Express to unpack one of the messiest puzzles in psych: why diagnosing Bipolar Disorder sometimes feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube — when there could also be ADHD, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use, sleep-issues, or even childhood trauma …

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SRS Podcast (#30): Age- and Sex-Bias from Slow Wave Sleep Scoring Criteria - w/ Drs. Shaun Davidson & Monika Haack 1:14:49

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Manuscript: Davidson et al., 2025. Is it time to revisit the scoring of slow wave (N3) sleep? Editorial: Haack, 2025. The long-lasting impact of male-based research on female physiology - also true for slow wave sleepBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#29): Time-Restricted Eating and Objectively Measured Sleep - Dr. Daisy Duan 1:03:17

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Manuscript: Effects of time-restricted eating on actigraphy-derived sleep parameters: post hoc analysis of a randomized, isocaloric feeding study Guest: Dr. Daisy Duan, MDBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#28): 2025 APSS SLEEP Conference Trainee Merit Award Winners 1:08:54

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Guest Interviews: Brook Shafer, PhD: Lower Sleep Regularity Is Associated with Faster Time to Clinical Event in Adults with Heart Failure Steven Carlson, MS: Delayed or Displaced: The Role of Circadian Timing in Bedtime Procrastination Benjamin Menarchek, MS: The Sleep-Dependent Regulation of the E/I Ratio Emerges During the Critical Period of the …

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E16 – The B in Bipolar Stands for ‘Be Careful’: Diagnosing Bipolar Spectrum Disorders 23:53

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Our crew reunites to unpack one of the most enigmatic diagnoses in mental health: Bipolar Disorder. Join Dr. Amayo, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Handratta, and freshly minted PGY-1 Edmund as they peel back the layers on: What bipolar disorder really is (spoiler: it’s not just mood swings) Why bipo…

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SRS Podcast (#27): Early Life Adversity, Accelerated Epigenetic Aging, and Sleep - Dr. Justin Parent 1:05:54

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Link To Manuscript Article: Childhood adversity and adolescent epigenetic age acceleration: the role of adolescent sleep healthBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#26): Sleep, Perivascular Spaces, and Parkinson's Disease - Lena Meinhold, Dr. Ruth O'Gorman Tuura, & Dr. Simon Schreiner 1:15:04

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Link to Manuscript Article: T2 MRI visible perivascular spaces in Parkinson’s disease: clinical significance and association with polysomnography measured sleepBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#25): Welcoming The New Editor-in-Chief of Sleep Advances - Dr. Sean Drummond 1:03:59

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By Sleep Research Society

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E15 - Late Life Depression: When the Golden Years Turn Grey (and the SSRIs Don't Shine) 18:55

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! We close with a deep dive into late-life depression, where we explore why growing older can sometimes mean growing sadder. Dr. Handratta and Dr. Amayo uncover the four key culprits: executive dysfunction (DED, not a good acronym!), vascular woes, inflammatory fires, and amyloid beta b…

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E14 - Liver and Let Die: Navigating Antidepressant Use in Cirrhosis 18:49

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this enlightening episode, the squad unravels the intricate tango between the liver and psychiatric medications, focusing on patients with cirrhosis. Discussing 1st-pass metabolism, phase 1 and 2 metabolisms, plasma protein binding, fluid overload, and the implications of these pro…

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SRS Podcast (#24): Weekend Catchup Sleep, Cardiovascular Disease Incidence, and Mortality - Drs. Jean-Philippe Chaput and Chenlu Gao 1:03:32

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Link to Manuscript Article: Device-measured weekend catch-up sleep, mortality, and cardiovascular disease incidence in adultsBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#23): Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Student Athlete Performance and Wellbeing - Drs. Roxanne Prichard, Ketema Paul, and Jamie Zeitzer 1:09:56

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By Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#22): Development of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Narcolepsy: A Feasibility Study - Dr. Jennifer Mundt and Matt Horsnell 1:19:41

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Link to Manuscript Article: Development of a mindfulness-based intervention for narcolepsy: a feasibility studyBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#21): Associations of The Gut Microbiome with Objective and Subjective Sleep - Drs. Elizabeth Holzhausen and Erika Hagen 59:07

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Link to Manuscript Article: Associations of gut microbiome richness and diversity with objective and subjective sleep measures in a population sampleBy Sleep Research Society

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SRS Podcast (#20): Sleep Regularity, Sleep Duration, and Mortality Risk - Drs. Daniel Windred and Andrew Phillips 1:00:19

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SRS Podcast (#19): State of Science and Recommendations for Using Wearable Technology in Sleep and Circadian Research - Drs. Max de Zambotti and Cathy Goldstein 1:23:25

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E13 - Kidneys don't Kid Around with Antidepressants 13:54

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode, Dr. Handratta and Dr. Amayo explore the importance of the kidney in psychiatry and discuss the impact of renal disease on medication management. They provide insights on dosing adjustments for various medications and highlight the role of the kidney in drug excretion.…

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E12 - Don't Forget About the Neurocognitively Impaired Populations 14:26

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Explore the intersection of depression and neurocognitive disorders in elderly patients. The discussion highlights the challenges in differentiating between depression and apathy, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the appropriate pharmacological considerations for treatment. J…

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E11 - Even More Potentially Impotent Side Effects from the Antidepressants - Part 2 12:25

2y ago12:25

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Join Dr. Amayo and Dr. Handratta as they dive into the dark yet enlightening side effects of conventional antidepressants. From weight gain to sexual side effects and hyponatremia, this lively conversation unpacks the mechanisms, challenges, and potential solutions. Get ready for a do…

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SRS Podcast (#18): Unpacking the Sleep Journal with the Editor-in-Chief - Dr. Allan Pack 1:11:10

2y ago1:11:10

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Allan Pack, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRCP, current Editor-in-Chief of the Sleep journal, to discuss many topics related to the journal broadly. including elements like its history, scope, mission, recent changes, and future intentions. Additionally, we cover topics related to th…

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E10 - Potentially Potent Side Effects of the SSRIs 11:57

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! In this episode of The Y in Psychiatry, Dr. Amayo and Dr. Handratta explore the potentially potent side effects of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). They discuss the risks of switching to mania, the role of mood stabilizers, the increased risk of suicidality in younger …

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SRS Podcast (#17): Contactless, Longitudinal Sleep Monitoring in Older Adults - Dr. Kiran Ravindran 41:49

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Kiran Ravindran, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Ravindran and colleagues that unpacks an investigation evaluating the capabilities of two commercially available contactless monitoring devices as tools to capture nocturnal and dayti…

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E9 - Depression - When All Else Doesn't Work 16:25

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! When the algorithm for treating depression begin to have more branch point than words hinting at what to do next, we'll come to your aid with this podcast. Tune in as we briefly review the treatments reserved for the refractive cases. https://www.nguyenindoubt.com/theyinpsych https://…

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E8 - Depression - Continuing the Serotonin Soiree: Fluoxetine and Fluvoxamine 16:08

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Join us this evening for a soiree that will give Bridgerton a run for its money. But not really cause it'll be jiving to the conversation of fluoxetine and fluvoxamine: the twins of SSRIs that never were. Got that warm beverage ready yet for this episode? Good. https://www.nguyenindou…

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E6 - Depression - First Steps - Talk about it. 16:12

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Join us on a journey of hope and healing as we delve into the world of nonpharmacologic treatment options for depression. In this insightful podcast, we explore holistic approaches, therapies, and lifestyle changes that offer powerful tools for managing and overcoming depression. Our …

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SRS Podcast (#16): Disseminating Sleep Education to Graduate Psychology Programs Online - Dr. Hailey Meaklim 1:02:26

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Meaklim and colleagues that evaluated the implementation of a large-scale roll-out of the Sleep Psychology Workshop, a previously validated, behavioral sleep medicine program, in…

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E7 - Depression - Second Steps - Psychopharmacology Options with SSRIs 18:11

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Review with us the first line agents when considering psychopharmacology for your patients. The granular details can be daunting sometimes, but at the very least they'll help you be aware of some cautionary contexts, build your psychopharm database for that next test, or just flex whe…

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SRS Podcast (#15): Sex Differences in Perceptions of Sleep Inertia Following Nighttime Awakenings - Dr. Cassie Hilditch 1:04:48

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Cassie Hilditch, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP Advances by Dr. Hilditch and colleagues that assessed the role of biological sex on the subjective experience and objective cognitive manifestation of sleep inertia following nighttime awake…

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E5 - Depression Decisions: To SSRI or SNRI, that is the question... sometimes 13:04

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Come learn about the do’s and don’ts of depression. In this episode, Dr. Miracle and Dr. Hendratta deep dive into depression. They discuss everything from why we need to treat it, how to diagnose it, and its different treatment modalities. Whether you are a seasoned psychiatrist who t…

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E4 - Very Vivacious Vortioxetine 14:37

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Join our journey through a landscape of vortioxetine via neurotransmitters, GABA interneurons, and serotonin receptors, all with the audacious goal of making this complex antidepressant understandable. The hosts' heavy accents might challenge your ears, but their insights will stimula…

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E3 - Special K Bar: Granular Granule Neurons and Ketamine 14:33

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! On this episode, we will continue our antidepressant journey and find out what the buzz around ketamine is all about. Hear Dr. Miracle and Dr. Hendratta discuss the use of ketamine in the treatment of depression. Explore everything from its receptors in the brain, why it works so fast…

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E2 - The Enigmatic Enigma: Decoding the Mechanisms of Antidepressants 10:50

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! This episode embarks on an intriguing journey into the mysterious world of antidepressants. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding these medications, delving into how they work in the brain and why they can take time to have an effect. Discover the hidden mechanisms and…

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SRS Podcast (#14): Sleep spindles in the healthy brain from birth through 18 years - Drs. Catherine Chu and Dara Manoach 1:07:24

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Drs. Catherine Chu, MD, MA, MSC and Dara Manoach, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Drs. Hunki Kwon, Catherine Chu, Dara Manoach and colleagues that describes an investigation that identified age- and region-specific normative values for slee…

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Trailer 2: What are we four? 2:39

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! We heard your feedback and decided to introduce another trailer with a little bit more background on the hosts behind the podcast. Be sure to check it out and give us some kudos, or hopefully some constructive feedback. https://www.nguyenindoubt.com/theyinpsych https://feeds.buzzsprou…

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E1 - Bridging the Mood Gap: A Neuro-Tour of the Major Brain Networks 13:36

2+ y ago13:36

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! Hold tight as we take a whirlwind tour into the moody labyrinth of depression on "The Y in Psychiatry" express, with Dr. H and Miracle in the driver's seat. This is not your typical clinical field trip - it's a rollercoaster ride through brain inheritance battles, childhood monsters, …

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Trailer 1: Yes, a palatable way to digest neuropsychopharm 2:19

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Want to let us know something or ask a question? Send us a text! A sneak peek into our podcast on neuropsychopharm, coming to headphones near you in summer of 2023. https://www.nguyenindoubt.com/theyinpsych https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2185312.rssBy NguyenInDoubt

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SRS Podcast (#13): Sleep, training time, and chronotype in young adolescent athletes - Dr. Brendan Gabriel + SRS Club Hypnos Data Blitz 1:36:11

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Brendan Gabriel to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Oussama Saidi, Dr. Pascale Duché, Dr. Brendan Gabriel, and colleagues that examined the effect of the timing of high-intensity exercise (afternoon vs. evening) on the sleep, sleepiness, an…

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SRS Podcast (#12): Extending weeknight sleep of delayed adolescents using weekend morning bright light and evening time management - Dr. Stephanie Crowley 1:23:31

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Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Dr Stephanie Crowley to discuss the recent publication“Extending weeknight sleep of delayed adolescents using weekend morning bright light and evening time management” Here is a link to the article. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Topic Orientation (04:14) -…

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SRS Podcast (#11): Cannabis dosing and administration for sleep: a systematic review - Dr. Wayne Wei-Ku Lai and Rob Velzeboer 1:24:26

2+ y ago1:24:26

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Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Rob Velzeboer and Dr. Wayne Lai, PhD to discuss their recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that overviews a systematic review performed to synthesize the existing literature surrounding the effects of various components, routes of administration, and dosing of c…

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SRS Podcast (#10): Genome-wide gene by environment study of time spent in daylight & chronotype identifies emerging genetic architecture underlying light sensitivity - Dr. Jackie Lane & Angus Burns 1:13:54

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Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Angus Burns and Dr. Jacqueline Lane, PhD to discuss their recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that unpacks a foundational investigation into the genetic architecture underlying interindividual differences to light sensitivity. Here is a link to the article. Tim…

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SRS Podcast (#9): SRS Position Statement on Clock Change and Permanent Standard Time in the United States - Dr. Beth Malow 1:07:52

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook, MS (Host) sits down with Dr. Beth Malow, PhD to discuss their recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that serves as a position statement for the Sleep Research Society on the current debate surrounding clock change and adoption of either permanent standard time or daylight saving time. Her…

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SRS Podcast (#8): Pulling Back the Covers (#1) - Trainee Member At-Large, Upcoming SRS Events and Opportunities, and Most Downloaded Manuscripts from 2022 1:01:40

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook, MS (Host) sits down with Dr. Darlynn Rjo-Wissar, PhD, MPH and Miranda Chappel-Farley, the current and incumbent trainee member at-large (TM@L), respectively, to provide an overview of all things TM@L. Additionally, key upcoming SRS events and opportunities, including the Advances in Sleep & Circa…

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SRS Podcast (#7): Melatonin suppression does not automatically alter sleepiness, vigilance, sensory processing, or sleep - Dr. Christine Blume 1:22:27

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook, MS (Host) sits down with Dr. Christine Blume, PhD to discuss her recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that comprehensively evaluated the impact of melanopically different lights on sleep, sleepiness, vigilance, and sensory processing. Here is a link to the article on the SLEEP journal we…

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SRS Podcast (#6): A Multisensor Ring's Ability to Evaluate Sleep Using Generalized and Personalized Algorithms - Dr. Michael Grandner 1:17:55

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Micheal Grandner to discuss his recently published paper in journal SLEEP that comprehensively evaluated the performance abilities of a novel, multisensor sleep wearable device: The Happy Ring. A component of this investigation was to assess differences in performance abi…

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SRS Podcast (#5): Sleep and Circadian Informatics Data Harmonization - Dr. Diego Mazzotti 1:00:28

3y ago1:00:28

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Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) and Dr. Diego Mazzotti reviewed the major takehomes from a recent workshop focused on data harmonization of sleep and circadian informatics. The conversation unfolds into a broader discussion that covers topics including open science, the promise and pitfalls of “big data,” data sharing, an…

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SRS Podcast (#4): Sleep, School Start Times, and Education Modality - Dr. Lisa Meltzer 1:13:20

3+ y ago1:13:20

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Summary: Just in time for the return to school, Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr Lisa Meltzer to discuss two vital papers at the intersect of sleep, school start times, and education modality among pediatrics, adolescents, and teenagers. (00:00) - Introduction (00:50) - Topic Orientation (03:45) - An introduction to Dr Lisa Meltzer and the two f…

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SRS Podcast (#3): Glycemic Control During Eastbound Transatlantic Travel - Dr. Josiane Broussard 1:02:14

3+ y ago1:02:14

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Summary: Join Jesse Cook, MS and Dr Josianne Broussard as they discuss Dr Broussard’s latest SLEEP paper ‘Impairments in glycemic control during Eastbound transatlantic travel in healthy adults ’. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:50) Topic Orientation (02:55) Episode Orientation - Josianne background and Paper gap (04:40) Dr Josianne Broussard’…

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SRS Podcast (#2): Physiological Correlates of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale - Dr. Renske Lok 47:59

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(00:11) Welcome (00:26) Disclaimers (00:50) Overview of Today’s Episode (01:45) Orientation to Today’s Main Episode Topic (04:28) Dr. Renske Lok’s Background (05:47) Beginning of Dr. Renske Lok’s Interview (07:00) Dr. Renske Lok’s Journey to Sleep and Circadian Research (11:10) Keyword Association with Dr. Renske Lok (12:14) Transition to Discussio…