The Esra Tasali lab at The University of Chicago has projects in the fields of sleep, diabetes, and energy metabolism. Our lab has hosted undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars over the years, and many people have trained in the Tasali lab and continued to pursue careers as scientists, physicians, and educators. You can learn about Esra Tasali’s research and the members of our lab on this website. If you want to learn more about our lab and the research, contact us.
News & Announcements
UChicago Expert Develops ‘Personal Trainer for Your Sleep’
Director of the University of Chicago Sleep Center, Esra Tasali is an expert in sleep medicine and researcher who first-hand has seen the need to change the one-size-fits-all approach to sleep apnea treatment. The biggest challenge is adherence: wearing a continuous...
Dr. Esra Tasali featured on Just One Thing with Michael Mosley
Lights out! How tucking into bed an hour earlier than usual could help you boost your mood, protect your brain from disease, and regulate your appetite. Click HERE to listen and learn more.
ITM-UChicago Researcher Receives Award at Translational Science 2023
ITM-UChicago researcher Esra Tasali, MD, received a Clinical Research Award at the Translational Science 2023 conference for her work on sleep health and obesity. Tasali is a Professor in Medicine at UChicago Medicine and the Director of the UChicago Sleep Center. Her...