Today, Elisa, a PhD student with me as her principal supervisor, officially “nailed” her thesis. This is a cherished tradition in Swedish academia. The public defense will take place on May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM at BMC.

Our study of 220,000+ UK adults in the European Journal of Epidemiology found that a higher dietary fibre intake was associated with lower coronary artery disease risk among night shift workers. Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #shiftwork #diet

New findings ➡️ Biological stress responses to #sleep #deprivation are influenced by individual combinations of psychological, social and biological factors, show Professor Christian Benedict & Senior researcher Diana in a new study ➡️ www.uu.se/en/departmen...

📱 New study of 10,000+ kids: 12-year-olds with smartphones had higher risks of depression, obesity, and poor sleep. Getting a phone at a younger age made outcomes worse. Delaying smartphones may protect kids’ health. publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a... #sleep #health

8 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting these Nobel Prize laureates. They revealed how our cells follow a roughly 24-hour rhythm that tells us when to sleep, wake up, and regulate essential bodily functions. The photos, taken at Uppsala Castle, show me with Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young.

rdcu.be/eSBP3 ❤️ Deep sleep soothes the mind, and 🧬 Estradiol calms the body New study from my lab :-)

Just NU föreläser Christian Benedict, ny professor i farmakologi, på tema Varför Sover Vi vid Uppsala universitets högtidliga Professorsinstallation i en välfylld aula ❤️ Redan 24 november möter vi Christian igen då han är expertgäst i SVT:s Fråga Doktorn • Gör er redo för en god natts sömn 😴

🧠 In reproductive-aged women, sleeping <7h & having a higher progesterone-to-estradiol ratio were linked to stronger wanting & liking of savory food (Pringles) during simulated night shifts. 💡 Sleep ≥7h & choose healthy snacks (e.g., nuts) during the luteal phase. academic.oup.com/sleep/advanc...

The Faculty proudly invites to the inauguration of our new Professors Hanna Karlsson, Christian Benedict & Elin Svensson 🥳 Welcome to experience lectures at the research front in Toxic particles, Sleep & New treatments for tuberculosis 🍏 Join live 11 and 14 November 2025 👉 www.uu.se/en/departmen...

Great news (at least for me) – I’ve been promoted to professor!

OMG! Just found out that our book has sold 54,000 copies in Japan! 💫💫💫🇯🇵🇸🇪 So grateful for the trust and for such a fantastic collaboration!

(9/9) Big thanks to co-authors including my PhD candidate Anastasia Grip, and our fantastic collaborators at Uppsala university @uu.se – especially @christianbenedict.bsky.social, @uio.no University of Oslo, Stockholm University, & Sahlgrenska University Hospital! PR: www.uu.se/en/press/pre...

Exercise timing matters for sleep (4 million nights) @erictopol.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

When I started my research journey at the University of Lübeck, I never imagined my work would reach so many scholars. Now at Uppsala University, seeing my research cited over 15,000 times is both humbling and motivating. Grateful to my colleagues, mentors, and the academic community!

How does sleep protect against neurodegenerative disease? A review, open-access www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...

The time is now: accounting for time-of-day effects to improve reproducibility and translation of metabolism research | Nature Metabolism Great collaboration led by Satchin Panda and team! Happy to contribute. Time to take timing into consideration!! www.nature.com/articles/s42...

As part of our World Sleep Day celebrations, our special guest episode on sleep and creativity is live! Big thank you to guests Bob Stickgold, Adam Horowitz, Delphine Oudiette & Celia Lacaux for joining us on this deep dive into N1 and creativity. sleepsciencepodcast.buzzsprout.com/787211/episo...

Come work for our group! We are looking for a clinical research coordinator for our new study looking at sleep and mental health risk factors. This person would also be involved with many other projects in our program! Know someone interested? Apply here: arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

I am a scientist. I am a father. I am European. I support peace. It is not my job to comment on politics. But after seeing this, there is no doubt—there never has been: I stand with Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.

Great summary of why my friend and I decided to comment on the latest Lancet Consortium statement on reducing the risk of dementia—and why sleep should have been considered rather than disregarded.

Sleep plays a crucial role in overall well-being, both physically and mentally. In a new review, alongside leading experts in the field, we discuss the role of sleep in PMDD and how medications used to treat PMDD impact sleep. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New in The Lancet, a phase 3 randomised trial of exenatide for Parkinson's disease showed no evidence to support this GLP-1 receptor agonist as a disease-modifying treatment @thelancet.bsky.social #neurosky #medsky www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

ABOUT ME: I’m a sleep researcher and lecturer at Uppsala University, with over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 15,000 citations in the field. I’ve also written two popular science books on sleep. Helping people understand the importance of sleep is my mission!

För alla sömnnerdar :)! Sov gott! Christian shows.acast.com/a-kursen/epi...

These findings suggest that a diet rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables, combined with low meat consumption, may be associated with a reduced digestive system cancer risk, even among individuals with non-ideal sleep patterns. bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Listen to the incredible Professor @m-pst-ongephd.bsky.social! She’s absolutely brilliant! I highly recommend everyone grab a copy of her latest book, Eat Better, Sleep Better!

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Excellent overview of the all the latest on the glymphatic system and implications for aging and neurodegenerative disorders.