Gairdner University Lecture

Circadian rhythms:  Molecules, neurons and circuits

2012 Canada Gairdner Laureate

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA

The Gairdner Foundation is dedicated to recognizing the world’s most creative and accomplished biomedical scientists. Dr. Rosbash is a recipient of the 2012 Canada Gairdner International Award for his pioneering discoveries concerning the biological clock responsible for circadian rhythms.

Michael Rosbash has been instrumental in revealing the molecular basis of circadian rhythms, the built-in biological clock that regulates sleep and wakefulness, activity and rest, hormone levels, body temperature, and other functions. Using the fruit fly Drosophila, he identified genes and proteins involved in regulating the clock and proposed a theory of how the clock works. Rosbash's discoveries apply to humans and other mammals, and they could ultimately lead to the development of drugs to treat insomnia, jet lag, and other sleep disorders.

Members of the uWaterloo community, and others with a passion for science, are invited to hear Dr. Rosbash speak about his research and discovery.

Registration for this event is now closed, and the room is at capacity. Contact Pamela Hurvid for further information.

Parking is available in Lot M. Details are available on our campus map.

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