The Science of Sleep

December 3, 2013Byens Lys Copenhagen
Sleep
Doors open: 19:00
Start programme: 20:00
Byens Lys
Fabriksområdet 99
Copenhagen

Why is sleep so important for cognitive function? What mechanisms control the state of being asleep and the state of being awake? How can we modify our sleep?

While we may not often think about why we sleep, we acknowledge that sleep is needed to improve our daytime function. After one night of rest, we feel more alert, energetic, wellbeing, and improve our cognitive function. In contrast, if we disrupt our sleep, daytime function and quality decreases.

Sleep is, together with wakefullness, necessary and biologically controlled by brain structures. Sleep is involved in a number of vital processes and executes major influence on growth, energy restoration, brain plasticity and cognition. In the talk, Poul Jennum will discuss the relation between wakefulness and sleep, how they are controlled by brain structures, and consequences of sleep interruption and bad sleep. Furthermore Jennum will discuss the health consequences of sleep disruption and lastly, if sleep can be modified.

Afterwards, on this evening, the 'The Great International Band Blyblublible' will perform the piece "A FAIRY COCK TALE". A Modern Christmas Concerto, composed specially for this evening. Performers of the night: Nicolai Elsberg (voice), Adi Zukanovic (crazy keys) & Matias Wolf (drums)

Sleep

Poul Jennum

The Science of Sleep

Why is sleep so important for cognitive function? What mechanisms control the state of being asleep and the state of being awake? How can we modify our sleep?

Talk by

Poul Jennum

Poul Jennum is one of Scandinavia's pioneers in sleep disorders. He is Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Copenhagen and has a consultant position at the Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology Department at Glostrup Hospital.

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Music by

The Great International Band Blyblublible

"The Great International Band Blyblublible" is everybody's band. Everybody can use the name and play a concert as "The Great International Band Blyblublible"

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