The Family Factor

Sleep disturbances are common in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, and a disrupted night’s sleep can impact all the family.

Dr Lorna Lopez, an associate professor in the Department of Biology and researcher in the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, is examining the role of sleep disturbances and their relationship with autism spectrum disorders in families. 2020 was an important year for Dr Lopez – she received a €1.5 million European Research Council (ERC) grant for her genetic research examining circadian rhythms in families, and accepted a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Early Career Researcher of the Year Award. “I look forward to leading this project from Maynooth and working with esteemed academic and community collaborators within Maynooth University, across Ireland and internationally.” Dr Lopez said.

Read more: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ news-events/dr-lorna-lopez-awarded-15meuropean-research-council-erc-grant