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Podcast: Finding Genius Podcast
Episode: Circadian Rhythms: How Are They Connected To Psychiatric Disorders?
Description: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Colleen A. McClung, a Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh. She is also the Director of the NIDA-funded Center for Adolescent Reward, Rhythms, and Sleep – a translational center dedicated to understanding the contribution of sleep and circadian disruptions to addiction vulnerability in adolescents. As a renowned leader in her field, Dr. McClung focuses her research on the molecular mechanisms of bipolar disorder, major depression, and drug addiction. By studying the interconnectivity between these psychiatric disorders and the circadian clock, Dr. McClung has ma...