Sleep and Biobehavioral Research Lab
Biography
Michele L. Okun, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Research at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and Director of the Sleep and Biobehavioral Health Research Laboratory. As one of the leading researchers on sleep during the perinatal period, her work also investigates how menopause and aging, as well as neuro-immune and neuro-endocrine pathways, influence physical and mental health outcomes. Dr. Okun has served as a peer reviewer for over two dozen journals and has authored or co-authored over five dozen scientific articles and book chapters.
Current Studies:
Perinatal Insomnia and Depression (PrIDE)
Insomnia and emerging phenotypes may be more prevalent among perinatal women than once thought. They may be responsible for increased poor outcome risk. Examining the impact of insomnia phenotypes on outcome-associated biological indices will help extend the knowledge regarding the impact of insomnia on maternal and infant outcomes and assist the development and implementation of interventions. See attached flyer.
To learn more, click here: Perinatal Insomnia and Depression (PrIDE)
If you are interested please contact:
Study Coordinator Chris Griffith at pridestudy.uccs@gmail.com or 520-302-5797
Or PI Michele Okun, Ph.D. at 719-357-5780 or mokun@uccs.edu
Psychological Stress among College Students: Effects on Physiological Markers of Stress
It is well known that college students experience a great deal of stress. It is also known that stress can modify various aspects of health. This study is designed to evaluate the impact that psychological stress has on college student’s sleep quality, physiological stress hormone levels, and levels of dehydration
If you are interested please contact:
Michele Okun, Ph.D. at 719-357-5780 or mokun@uccs.edu