Dr. Stamatakis’ research interests have focused on modifiable, behavioral risk factors associated with low socioeconomic position that may mediate the increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases in disadvantaged populations and thereby inform primary prevention efforts. Recent research projects have included utilizing observational and experimental study designs to assess the impact of sleep loss and frequent sleep disturbances on glucose metabolism, obesity, and physiologic markers of neuroendocrine function. Other research projects have involved assessing interrelationships between socioeconomic position, chronic disease-related behavioral risk factors, such as physical activity and nutrition, and sleep habits in population-based data, both cross-sectionally and tracked over time.

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