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Tom F. Anders Seminar Series, formerly known as the Providence Sleep Research Interest Group (PSRIG), was formed in 1990 and provides an opportunity for scientists and clinicians to interact on a monthly basis for the scholarly exchange of ideas and information pertaining to the area of sleep and circadian rhythms. Historically, individuals from the surrounding areas of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and sometimes other parts of the country, participated in these monthly meetings. This year the series will be held virtually and we are thrilled to present a diverse lineup of speakers from various institutions both nationally and internationally, and to open this series to a wider audience. We hope to maintain an atmosphere that is informal, intimate, and sleep-sophisticated. TFASS seminars will be held via Zoom at 12pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month during the academic year. Invited speakers represent diverse backgrounds and approaches in their study of sleep and chronobiological issues, including basic and clinical research. ZOOM INFORMATION Click here to Register for the Tom F. Anders Seminar Series. Add to calendar: 
If you would like to be added to the TFASS mailing list, please email Gina Mason at gina_mason@brown.edu. Dates for the 2022-2023 academic year are listed below and will continue to be updated regarding speakers and presentation topics. Missed a Session? Click below on the link to view previous TFASS videos. Dr. Candice Alfano | How Poor Sleep Undermines the Socio-Emotional Competence of Youth: Filling in the Gaps Dr. Dylan Jackson & Dr. Alexander Testa | Police Contact & Sleep Patterns During Adolescence & Adulthood Salome Kurth, PhD | Infant's Sleep Neurophys. Beyond the Brain: Interactions c Bedtimes, Behavior, & the Gut Microbiome c Patricia A. Goodhines, PhD | Cannabis and Alcohol Use for Sleep Aid in College Students Mark Blumberg, PhD | Development Needs Sleep and Sleep Needs Development Joshua Gooley, PhD | Early School Start Times are Bad for Sleep, Attendance, and Grades Marcos Frank, PhD | Ontogenesis of Sleep Function and Regulation Ariel Neikrug, PhD | Characterizing Behavioral Activity Rhythms - Going Beyond Sleep & Wake Selena Nguyễn-Rodriguez, PhD, MPH | Influences on Sleep in Latinx Children Jessica Levenson, PhD | Advances in Developing, Testing, and Implementing Sleep Promotion Programs for Adolescents Marie-Rachelle Narcisse, PhD | Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Association between Adherence to Sleep Guidelines and Obesity among Adolescents in the United States: An Application of Time-Varying Effect Modeling Melissa Horger, PhD | Sleep and motor learning: Perspectives from leveraging innovative tools to promote more robust data collection Anthony Reffi, PhD | Identifying Sleep-Related Risk Factors for PTSD and Their Underlying Mechanisms Rebecca Gomez, PhD | The effects of sleep on learning and memory in very young children Peter Achermann, PhD | A historical perspective on some concepts in sleep research Michelle Garrison, PhD, MPH | Late Night Media Use and Sleep: Harm Reduction Approaches in the Context of Developing Self-Regulation From Childhood to Emerging Adulthood Liat Tikotzky, PhD | Sleep in Infancy and the Family System 
September 19, 2023 Mona El-Sheikh, PhD Leonard Peterson & Co., Inc. Professor Department of Human Development and Family Studies Auburn University Topic: "Sleep and Development in Youth: Sociocultural Considerations.” Across childhood and adolescence, sleep is influenced by a multitude of factors that are rooted in biological and social contexts. Sleep, in turn, is a driver of development, from mental health to cognitive functioning. Drawing on findings from a decade-long investigation, Dr. Mona El-Sheikh will present a developmental perspective for examining sleep in youth; discuss relations between family processes and sleep; and illustrate the role of sleep in the exacerbation and mitigation of health disparities. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. El-Sheikh's presentation! back to top 
October 17, 2023 Brandon L. Roberts, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology & Physiology, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming Topic: How maternal circadian disruption impacts sleep and PFC function in adult offspring Sleep and circadian (daily) rhythms impact nearly all aspects of physiology. As such, perturbations in sleep and deviations from natural light/dark cycles influence epigenetic, cellular, and behavioral processes. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) regulates stress, fear responses, cognition, and learning and memory. The PFC undergoes significant development in utero and early life, and environmental disturbances during this period can have significant long-term ramifications. Here we use a model of maternal circadian disruption to determine how the maternal environment modulates sleep and neural function in adult offspring. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. Roberts' presentation! back to top 
November 21, 2023 AJ Schwichtenberg, Ph.D. Associate Professor Purdue HDFS Topic: The Roles of Sleep in Autism Spectrum Disorder Sleep problems are a common comorbidity for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and research in this area has a relatively long history. This presentation will first outline historic patterns in the field of sleep and ASD. Research on ASD and sleep over the past two decades has primarily focused on four principal areas: (1) documenting the prevalence and types of sleep problems; (2) sleep problem treatment options and efficacy; (3) how sleep problems are associated with other behavioral, contextual, or biological elements; and (4) the impact of child sleep problems on families and care providers. Within a recent systematic update/review, most of the reviewed studies fit the historic patterns noted above. Recent differences included more global representation in study samples, studies on the impacts of COVID-19, and a growing body of work on sleep problems as an early marker of ASD. The majority of recent studies focus on correlates of sleep problems noting less optimal behavioral, contextual, and biological elements are associated with sleep problems across development for children with ASD. Contributing to and building on this amassed research, Dr. Schwichtenberg will outline how sleep dysregulation in ASD could inform early autism diagnoses, phenotype profiles, and potential mechanistic pathways. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. Schwichtenberg's presentation! back to top 
December 19, 2023 Stephen P. Becker, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Director of Research, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology Co-Director, Center for ADHD Associate Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics Topic: Sleep in Adolescents with ADHD: Recent Advances and New Directions This presentation will review the current science on sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD, summarize recent research in this area, and describe important directions for future research and clinical care. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. Becker's presentation! back to top 
January 16, 2024 Jessica Hamilton, PhD Assistant Professor Rutgers University Topic: Leveraging technology to understand sleep and social media use in adolescent suicide prevention As both sleep and social media gain attention in adolescent suicide prevention, it is critical to better understand how these processes work together to confer risk and protection in suicidal thinking among adolescents. Dr. Hamilton will present ongoing research leveraging technology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, smartphone sensing, and actigraphy) to better understand how risk unfolds in real time, and actionable steps we can take to improve sleep and promote adolescent mental health. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. Hamilton's presentation! back to top 
February 13, 2024 Megan Petrov, PhD Associate Professor Arizona State University Associate Professor, Edson College - Research Faculty Health Solutions Ambassador, College of Health Solutions Associate Professor, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Associate Professor, Institute for Social Science Research Affiliated Faculty Topic: In Pursuit of Childhood Obesity Prevention: Early Pathways through Sleep, Feeding, and the Gut Microbiome This presentation will present the relevant literature and our laboratory group’s current work on sleep, circadian rhythmicity, and feeding in early infancy on weight gain and gut microbiome development. Missed this TFASS? Click here to watch Dr. Petrov's presentation! back to top 
March 26, 2024 Dayna Johnson, Phd, MPH, MSW, MS Assistant Professor Emory University Topic: Structural determinants of sleep disparities across the life course. Dr. Johnson will utilize a socioecological framework to discuss sleep health and sleep health disparities across the life course. Using data from large epidemiologic studies, she will present empirical research on the determinants of sleep health disparities. Dr. Johnson will discuss the current evidence supporting sleep as a strategy to improve cardiovascular health and health disparities. back to top 
April 23, 2024 Valerie Crabtree, PhD. Vice President, Psychosocial Services Member, Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Topic: Sleep Disruption in Youth with Chronic Illness Children and adolescents with cancer and other catastrophic or chronic illnesses are at increased risk for sleep disturbances. Mechanisms of sleep disturbance in this population include illness factors, treatment-induced symptoms, psychological and emotional challenges, and environmental disruptions. Most interventions to address sleep problems in children and adolescents have been validated in otherwise healthy samples of children. Tailored interventions at both the individual and environmental level will be discussed. back to top |