A new paradigm for tracking the circadian clock. The circadian clock controls biological processes in every tissue. There are large differences between people in circadian timing, yet we lack accurate

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A new paradigm for tracking the circadian clock. The circadian clock controls biological processes in every tissue. There are large differences between people in circadian timing, yet we lack accurate and simple methods for measuring circadian timing. This project aims to (i) create a novel physiologically based model of the human circadian system and (ii) create and evaluate methods that enable rapid individualisation of the model. Expected outcomes for this project include accurate estimation of a person’s circadian timing from easily collected wearable data. This will generate significant benefits, including individually tailored countermeasures for mistimed circadian rhythms to improve sleep, workplace performance, and to treat diseases that involve mistimed circadian rhythms.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 5202 - Biological Psychology. Lead: A/Prof Andrew Phillips