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Sleep

People who study sleep and its relationship to brain health, cognition, aging, and neurological conditions.

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Esther Li

Clinical Research Coordinator

Christine Walsh, PhD

Associate Professor

Christine M. Walsh, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at UCSF and a leading researcher in sleep and circadian rhythms, with a focus on aging and neurodegenerative diseases. She investigates the effects of changes in sleep and circadian rhythms on cognitive health, neurological function, and overall well-being in older adults.