Gorman Circadian Research Lab
Thijs J. Walbeek
Status:
Graduated Aug 2019
Contact:
twalbeek@ucsd.edu
Website
Research Interests:
Thijs is a behavioral neuroscientist with a special interest in biological rhythms. He studies circadian rhythms using animal models.
With an emphasis on T-cycles, he focuses on robustness and flexibility of clock systems under different light regimes.
Publications:
- Walbeek, T. J., Harrison, E. M., Soler, R. R., & Gorman, M. R. (2019). Enhanced Circadian Entrainment in Mice and Its Utility under Human Shiftwork Schedules. Clocks & Sleep, 1(3), 394–413.
- Walbeek, T. J., Joye, D. A. M., Mishra, I., & Gorman, M. R. (2019). Physiological, behavioral and environmental factors influence bifurcated circadian entrainment in mice. Physiology & Behavior, 210, 112625.
- Walbeek, T. J., & Gorman, M. R. (2017). Simple Lighting Manipulations Facilitate Behavioral Entrainment of Mice to 18-h Days. Journal of Biological Rhythms, 32(4), 309–322.
- Harrison, E. M., Walbeek, T. J., Sun, J., Johnson, J., Poonawala, Q., & Gorman, M. R. (2016). Extraordinary behavioral entrainment following circadian rhythm bifurcation in mice. Scientific Reports, 6, 38479.
- Geerdink, M., Walbeek, T. J., Beersma, D. G. M., Hommes, V., & Gordijn, M. C. M. (2016). Short Blue Light Pulses (30 Min) in the Morning Support a Sleep-Advancing Protocol in a Home Setting. Journal of Biological Rhythms, 31(5), 483–97.
