Benjamin rusak
Professor
Department of Psychology and NeuroscienceÂ
Dalhousie University
Canada
Biography
Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK is affiliated to Department of Psychology and Neuroscience , Dalhousie University. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK is currently providing services as Professor. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK has authored I145and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. BENJAMIN RUSAK research interests include Dr. Rusak investigates mechanisms regulating circadian rhythms and sleep, and the application of knowledge of these mechanisms to issues in human health. Current research projects include studies of the impacts of sleep loss on metabolism, cognition, mood, risk of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, and the role of sleep in learning..
Research Interest
Dr. Rusak investigates mechanisms regulating circadian rhythms and sleep, and the application of knowledge of these mechanisms to issues in human health. Current research projects include studies of the impacts of sleep loss on metabolism, cognition, mood, risk of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, and the role of sleep in learning.
Publications
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Rusak, B., Robertson, H.A., Wisden, W. and Hunt, S.P. Light pulses which shift rhythms induce gene expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Science, 248:1237-1240, 1990.
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Rusak, B. and Groos, G. Suprachiasmatic stimulation phase shifts rodent circadian rhythms. Science, 215:1407-1409, 1982.
