Understanding how sleep affects memory and health
Characterizing evolutionarily conserved mechanisms underlying sleep, clocks, and memory
This study is looking at how sleep affects our memory and overall health, especially for people with heart problems or diabetes, to help us understand how sleep issues might be connected to these conditions and improve how we manage them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10701675 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the fundamental functions of sleep and its relationship with memory and various health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. By studying different species, the research aims to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms that link sleep disturbances to these health issues. The approach includes examining how sleep impacts synaptic activity and cognitive functions, focusing on the interactions between neurons and glial cells. This comprehensive understanding could lead to better management of sleep disorders and their associated comorbidities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals suffering from sleep disturbances, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or neurological disorders.
Not a fit: Patients without any sleep disturbances or related health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for sleep disorders and their related health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between sleep and health, but this approach is exploring novel mechanisms that have not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gerstner, Jason Robert — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Gerstner, Jason Robert
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.