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The Hidden Benefits of Sleep and Potential Pathways for Amplifying Them
Dr. Ken Paller, Northwestern University
Cognitive Neuroscientist and the James Padilla Chair in Arts & Sciences
LSU Energy, Coast and Environment Building Dalton J. Woods Auditorium
March 13, 2025 - 03:30 pm
Abstract:
Most people know that getting enough sleep helps them feel rested, but sleep does much more than prevent tiredness. One of its most important jobs is strengthening, reactivating, and re-shaping memories. In this talk, Dr. Paller will discuss his research that is exploring ways to boost these benefits, including the development of wearable technology at home to improve how sleep impacts memory, creativity, and well-being. 
 
Free and Open to the Public.  Please use the below link to register:
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Speaker's Bio:

Dr. Paller is a cognitive neuroscientist and the James Padilla Chair in Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University. His research focuses on how memories are formed, stored, and later re-experienced — sometimes unconsciously influencing our thoughts and actions. His research group has developed new methods to strategically influence the mind during sleep, which in turn can improve aspects of the waking mind. Dr. Paller also collaborates with Tibetan Monastic Scholars in research on sleep and dreaming.  His work has been featured on several news outlets such as BBC World Service, The World Science Festival, Discover Magazine, NY Times, LA Times, The Economist, NPR Science Friday, All Things Considered, and CBC Radio. He is also the recipient of a 2024 Director’s Pioneer Award from NIH and will receive the prestigious George A. Miller Prize in Cognitive Neuroscience at the upcoming 2025 meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society.
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