The Physiological Basis of Sleep

Event Notes:

In this short continuing professional development (CPD) course, you will develop a knowledge of the basic neurophysiological and genetic underpinnings of sleep, and learn how leading theories on sleep regulation and function aid the prevention and treatment of sleep disorders.

It is expected that after completion of this module students will be able:

• To gain an understanding of sleep as a complex, strictly regulated process, ubiquitous across ontogeny and phylogeny
• To develop knowledge of basic neurophysiologic and genetic underpinning of sleep
• To get insights into methodology used for classifying sleep states, and investigating sleep in animals, human subjects and patients
• To understand how leading theories on sleep regulation and function aid prevention and treatment of sleep disorders
• To develop understanding of the link between sleep and bodily functions, including immune system, thermoregulation and metabolism