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"Sleep & Circadian Rhythms in Developmental Disorders: Opportunities for Research Through the Vanderbilt Sleep Core"

Beth Malow, M.D., M.S., Burry Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development; Professor of Neurology; Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Vanderbilt Sleep Disorders Division

This session will present information regarding the influence of sleep and circadian rhythms in neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders. The role of the Sleep Research Core in the study of these conditions, including the use of polysomnography (sleep studies) and actigraphy (activity monitoring), will be discussed.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
12pm -1 p.m.
Room 241 Vanderbilt Kennedy Center/One Magnolia Circle

Lunch will be provided.