University of Pennsylvania · NeuroscienceStress and Sleep Dynamics Lab
Shinjae Chung · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Shinjae Chung's lab at the University of Pennsylvania investigates how stress affects sleep patterns and cognitive function. They study the neural circuits involved in sleep regulation and how disturbances in sleep due to stress can lead to memory issues and affect mental health. The ultimate goal is to uncover insights that could lead to new therapies for sleep disorders triggered by stress.
stresssleep disorderscognitive impairmentneural circuitsREM sleepNREM sleepmental healthmemoryanimal modelspsychiatric disorders
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate how specific neural circuits regulate stress-induced sleep disturbances.
AIM 02Determine the role of the locus coeruleus in sleep architecture under stress.
AIM 03Examine the impact of corticotropin-releasing hormone pathways on sleep and cognitive function.
AIM 04Assess the potential benefits of improving sleep quality on cognitive symptoms related to stress.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelselectroencephalography (EEG)optogeneticspatch clampneuroscience techniquesbehavioral assaysneuroanatomydata analysis in MATLABimaging techniquespharmacological interventions
Output against the department
Publications105bottom 35% of dept.433rd of 671
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Citations3.0kbottom 22% of dept.524th of 671
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