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The Providence Sleep Research Interest Group (PSRIG) was formed in 1990 and provides an opportunity for scientists and clinicians to interact on a monthly basis for the scholarly exchange of ideas and information pertaining to the area of sleep and circadian rhythms. Individuals from the surrounding areas of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts participate in the monthly meetings, and we sometimes have visits and presentations from colleagues from other parts of the country. The atmosphere of the meetings is intimate and informal, yet sleep-sophisticated. PSRIG meetings are held one Tuesday a month beginning at 1745 hours (light dinner provided). Presentations represent the diverse backgrounds and approaches employed by PSRIG members in their study of sleep and chronobiological issues, including basic and clinical research. If you would like to be added to the PSRIG mailing list, please email Katie Sharkey at ksharkey@lifespan.org. Directions to the Sleep Lab may be found by clicking on the telephone icon on the top right corner of any page on this website. Dates, speakers, and topics for the 2009-2010 academic year are listed below: September 15, 2009 Mark R. Rosekind, PhD President & Chief Scientist Alertness Solutions, Cupertino, CA “Planes, trains and automobiles: Sleep and Performance Challenges in Operational Settings” This presentation will show the effects of real-world operations in aviation, air traffic control, motorcoach, and rail on sleep and performance. Data from actual operations will demonstrate the significant disruptions created by society's 24/7 global demand. Results from effective interventions will show that sleep and performance can be enhanced in operational settings to maintain safety. We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top October 20, 2009 Daniel A. Cohen, MD, MMSc Clinical Fellow in Neurology, Harvard Medical School Specialty: Sleep and Memory We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top November 3, 2009 Karine Scheuermaier, M.D. Research Fellow in Medicine, Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital PLEASE NOTE THIS SPECIAL SEMINAR WILL OCCUR AT AN EARLIER TIME - 4:15 PM “Natural exposure to light and phase-shifting effects of light in healthy older people”. We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top November 17, 2009 Peter Morgan, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University “Normalizing effects of modafinil on sleep in chronic cocaine users” In this talk, Dr. Morgan will review the literature on sleep disturbances associated with chronic cocaine use and highlight the work his laboratory has done in this area. Next he will propose that the insomnia associated with prolonged abstinence from cocaine should be considered a target for treatment of cocaine dependence. Finally Dr. Morgan will present results from his lab showing that morning dosed modafinil normalizes sleep deficits associated with abstinence from chronic cocaine use and this effect could mediate its apparent clinical effectiveness in the treatment of cocaine dependence. We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top December 15, 2009 Ghada R. Bourjeily, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Brown University Specialty: Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pregnancy We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top January 19, 2010 Eliza Van Reen, PhD Research Fellow in Sleep Medicine, Harvard University Specialty: Circadian Rhythms; Sleepiness and Alcohol We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top February 16, 2010 Tifenn Raffray, MD Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, Brown University Specialty: Sleep and Psychiatry We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top March 16, 2010 Chantelle Hart, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, Brown University Specialty: Sleep and Obesity in Children and Adolescents We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top April 13, 2010 Henry Orff, MA Post-Doctoral Fellow,University of California, San Diego Specialty: Neuroimaging and Insomnia We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top May 18, 2010 Roseanne Armitage, PhD Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Specialty: Sleep and Psychiatric Illness We are grateful to the Astro-Med Foundation, Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc., and Cephalon for their generous support of this seminar with an educational grant. back to top |