Sleep Researcher

"Can physical activity really help you sleep better and manage stress?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with sleep researcher Jin Wen, exploring how physical activity interacts with sleep and stress. Jin discusses how daily movement can improve sleep quality and reduce stress, but it’s not just about burning energy. She shares insights from resea...

"Does poor sleep impact your stress more than stress affects your sleep?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his insightful discussion with sleep researcher Jin Wen, diving deeper into the fascinating relationship between daily stress and sleep. Jin explains that while stress and sleep influence each other, poor sleep has a more direct impact on how we handle stress the...

"What if your sleep quality shapes not just your day, but your whole health future?" In this first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with sleep expert Jin Wen about the fascinating relationship between sleep, stress, and daily well-being. Jin shares her journey from studying stress to focusing on sleep and explains how sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you get—it&#39...

Dr Anna M Biller is a trained psychologist and neuroscientist, and works at the intersection of light, sleep, circadian rhythms and health psychology. She uses light dosimetry, actimetry, sleep diaries and questionnaires to study health and disease in field studies. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----   This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion...

Dr Anna M Biller is a trained psychologist and neuroscientist, and works at the intersection of light, sleep, circadian rhythms and health psychology. She uses light dosimetry, actimetry, sleep diaries and questionnaires to study health and disease in field studies. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----   This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion...

Dr Anna M Biller is a trained psychologist and neuroscientist, and works at the intersection of light, sleep, circadian rhythms and health psychology. She uses light dosimetry, actimetry, sleep diaries and questionnaires to study health and disease in field studies. More recently, she started to work on big data derived from wearables.   ----   This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion...

Christina Reynolds, PhD Christina Reynolds received her Ph. D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.  Much of her research career has involved developing software alg...

Christina Reynolds, PhD Christina Reynolds received her Ph. D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.  Much of her research career has involved developing software alg...

Christina Reynolds, PhD Christina Reynolds received her Ph. D. in astrophysics from University College London and a Master's degree in software engineering from Harvard University. She has been a Data Scientist with ORCATECH with a focus on developing algorithms for the analysis of ORCATECH's large and diverse data set.  Much of her research career has involved developing software alg...

"How does advanced sleep tracking enhance health insights? Dr. Olli Tikkanen reveals how Fibion Helix is pushing the boundaries of sleep monitoring technology." https://web.fibion.com/helix/ In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explains the advanced sleep tracking capabilities of Fibion Helix and how these insights can improve overall health and wellness. Dr. Olli Tikkanen takes a deep div...

Audio podcast of satellite event of the ProPASS consortium-ISPAH partnership: “Towards the 1 st device-based guidelines of physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep ISPAH Congress 2022 on the 23rd - 26th of October 2022. Over 90% of the evidence used for guidelines development is based on questionnaires. In the last decade there has been a large increase in device-based cohorts that wi...

"How does Fibion simplify research with a one-stop-shop for measurement tools?" In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen shares Fibion’s vision of becoming a one-stop shop for researchers. He introduces an extensive portfolio of innovative tools designed to measure physical activity, sleep, sedentary behavior, and bio-signals. Fibion offers ver...

Announcement Related to the Rest of the 2022 - Irregular Publishing Schedule Dear listeners, So it happened that both of the podcast hosts became parents on the very same day! Recordings have been swapped to diaper changing and lullaby singing. This means that the Meaningful Sport Series will be paused until about the end of the year. Regular episodes and Practitioner`s Viewpoint Series will be ru...

"How do event markers enhance accelerometer data for research?" In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explains the importance of event markers in accelerometer-based research. He introduces the event marker feature in the Fibion G2, a simple button that participants can press to timestamp specific activities, adding real-world context to raw data....

Announcement Related to the Rest of the 2022 - Irregular Publishing Schedule Dear listeners, So it happened that both of the podcast hosts became parents on the very same day! Recordings have been swapped to diaper changing and lullaby singing. This means that the Meaningful Sport Series will be paused until about the end of the year. Regular episodes and Practitioner`s Viewpoint Series will be ru...

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness. He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook...

"How does Fibion G2 empower researchers with advanced physical activity tracking?"   In this episode of the Physical Activity Researcher Podcast, Dr. Olli Tikkanen introduces the Fibion G2, an updated version of the trusted Fibion Research device. Fibion G2 offers key enhancements like raw data recording at 50 Hz, a 3-axis accelerometer with 16-bit resolution for greater precision,...

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness. He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook...

"Why does measurement resolution matter in physical activity research?" In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen explores the importance of measurement resolution in accelerometer devices and how it impacts research precision. He breaks down the difference between 10-bit, 13-bit, and 16-bit resolution, explaining how higher resolution enables devices to detect smaller changes in movement and o...

Device-based evidence for sleep guidelines: how good are accelerometers for sleep measurements? Drs Annemarie Koster and Emmanuel Stamatakis Audio podcast of satellite event of the ProPASS consortium-ISPAH partnership: “Towards the 1 st device-based guidelines of physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep ISPAH Congress 2022 on the 23rd - 26th of October 2022. Over 90% of the evidence u...

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness. He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook...

--- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion:  fibion.com/research ; https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://web.fibion.com/sens/  

Jesse Cook is a PhD candidate in the Dr. David Plante Sleep Research Laboratory and studies biological, psychological and sociological factors that connect with unexplained excessive sleepiness. He was first drawn to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research through the connection between sleep health and AD, and the prevention, detection and potential treatment implications of this connection. Cook...

--- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion:  fibion.com/research https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

Brendan did his PhD at the University of Aberdeen with a focus on exercise physiology and skeletal muscle biology in terms of insulin resistance and the role high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may play in preventing cardiovascular disease. Then he carried on with his academic research in Stockholm, Sweden at the Karolinska Institute with an interest in exercise as a preventative treatment for...