Research in the SHEL lies at the intersection of biology, ecology, and evolution of primate sleep. We investigate the link between sleep, health, and cognition in human and non-human primates. The breadth of research in the SHEL comes down to three areas of focus: (i) human sleep ecology research, (ii) primate sleep research, and (iii) sleep laboratory research. Currently, there are several major SHEL projects to address each of the three research foci. To learn more about each, click here or visit Current Projects in the sidebar.
At the SHEL, we use various technologies to quantify sleep and circadian rhythms in human and non-human primates. These instruments allow us to study sleep, both in and outside of the lab, increasing our capacity to understand human sleep ecology and evolution. There are three major technologies used in the SHEL for the study of primate sleep. Click on each technology listed below to learn about its use in the SHEL.
Interested to learn more about the above methods in sleep research? Read here