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The Biological Rhythms and Sleep (BRS) study section reviews applications on the neurobiological basis of biological rhythms including sleep. Proposed studies typically examine molecular, cellular, circuit and system mechanisms responsible for the generation, synchronization, entrainment and modulation of the various rhythms and or their functional role(s). The development, maturation and aging of biological rhythms are considered, as well as plasticity in the adult. BRS primarily considers research with animal models, but relevant work with humans is also included. Specific areas covered by BRS:

• Biological rhythms:  neurobiology of circadian and other rhythms in activity, reproduction and sleep-wakefulness, including pacemaker mechanisms and output pathways.
• Sleep neurobiology:  neural mechanisms that generate and maintain sleep in animal and human models.
• Synchronized neuronal oscillations involved in CNS function.

The study sections with most closely related areas of similar science listed in rank order are:


Neuroendocrinology, Neuroimmunology and Behavior Study Section [NNB] 
Neurobiology of Motivated Behavior Study Section [NMB] 
Neural Basis of Psychopathology, Addictions and Sleep Disorders Study Section [NPAS] 
Respiratory Integrative Biology and Translational Research [RIBT] 
Biology and Diseases of the Posterior Eye [BDPE]