University of Colorado Boulder · PhysiologyCircadian Insight Lab
Kenneth P Wright · Boulder, Colorado
Research Focus
Dr. Kenneth P. Wright's lab at the University of Colorado focuses on understanding circadian rhythms, particularly how disruptions can lead to sleep disorders like Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD). The research aims to identify biomarkers for circadian rhythms in peripheral tissues and develop new treatment strategies to improve health and daily functioning for affected individuals.
Circadian RhythmsSleep DisordersDelayed Sleep-Wake Phase DisorderBiomarkersPeripheral Clocks
Research Aims
5AIM 01Improve understanding of DSWPD pathophysiology.
AIM 02Develop novel circadian-based treatment strategies for DSWPD.
AIM 03Identify biomarkers for peripheral circadian rhythms in humans.
AIM 04Test time cues (zeitgebers) for peripheral circadian rhythms.
AIM 05Explore the physiological effects of circadian rhythm misalignments.
Skills the Lab Values
Clinical TrialsCircadian Phase AssessmentLight Exposure ProtocolsPhysiological TestingBiological Sample Collection
Output against the department
Publications306top 16% of dept.44th of 286
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Citations20ktop 13% of dept.38th of 286
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most citedleast cited
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