Sleep loss in humans degrades health, safety and productivity and increases the risk of errors and accidents. It has a profound impact on individuals and society.
The Sleep and Performance Research Center (SPRC) at Washington State University is a coalition of basic and applied research laboratories aiming to understand the neurobiology of sleep and sleep loss, and the effect of sleep loss on metabolism, immune function, cognitive performance and behavior, all with the aim of ensuring adequate, recuperative sleep and/or mitigating the effects of inadequate sleep.
Mission Statement
To be the leader in research on sleep and biological rhythms, and their impact on performance and health, by integrating from the molecular level to real-world operations.
As a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology and the Sleep and Performance Research Center, Poppy Gardiner studies sleep disturbances like insomnia and sleep apnea.
A new study by Washington State University and the Seattle Police Department found that fatigue-management improved sleep duration, mental health, and overall well-being among police employees.
Hans Van Dongen, PhD, professor and director of the WSU Sleep and Performance Research Center, has been invited to present at a webinar for the U.S. and international fatigue risk management community.