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Wright, Kenneth P

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  • Prof. Wright's research has contributed to our understanding of the physiology of sleep and circadian rhythms in humans, explaining the health and safety consequences of sleep loss and circadian misalignment—such as metabolic dysregulation and impaired cognition—and applying that knowledge to improve public health and safety. His research also aims to test countermeasure and treatment strategies to promote optimal sleep, wakefulness, and health in a variety of circumstances in which sleep deprivation and circadian misalignment occur (e.g., insufficient sleep, shift work, jet lag, aging, insomnia, sustained and continuous work operations, space missions, and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders).

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  • Sleep Physiology, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders, Energy Metabolism, Cognition, Human Performance, Health and Safety

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  • IPHY 4010 - Seminar in Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
    Introduces a small group of students to current research topics in integrative physiology, evaluation of current research and discussion of critical issues. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topics vary. Department enforced prerequisite: IPHY 2800 or equivalent.
  • IPHY 4580 - Sleep Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Describes the physiology, neurobiology, and functions of sleep and circadian rhythms; explains the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms, as well as sleep and circadian disruptions and disorders on immune, endocrine, thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neural systems; examines changes in sleep and circadian rhythms across the life span. The integrative nature of sleep and circadian rhythms in normal physiological and cognitive functions and their importance in health and disease processes will be emphasized. Department enforced prerequisite: completion of statistics course or equivalent. Same as IPHY 5580.
  • IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Department enforced prerequisites: IPHY 2800 and IPHY 3700.
  • IPHY 4930 - Internship
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
    Provides an opportunity for field/laboratory work in a variety of different settings. Consult with faculty for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: completion of at least two of the major core classes.
  • IPHY 5580 - Sleep Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Describes the physiology, neurobiology, physiology and functions neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms; explains the impact of sleep, sleep deprivation, and circadian rhythms, as well as sleep and circadian disruptions and disorders on immune, endocrine, thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, respiratory, and and neural systems; systems, as well as examines changes in sleep and circadian rhythms across the the life span. The integrative nature of sleep and circadian rhythms in normal physiological and cognitive functions and their importance in health and disease processes will be emphasized. Department enforced prerequisite: statistics equivalent. Same as IPHY 4580.
  • IPHY 6010 - Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
    Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
  • IPHY 6840 - Research Project
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
    Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.

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