Light for Human Health
This program focuses on attaining a better understanding of the lighting characteristics and applications that are effective for maintaining healthy circadian rhythms in the built environment.
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"The advent of electric lighting has permitted humans to live apart from the natural, 24-hour pattern of light and dark, providing numerous social and economic benefits that have come at a cost of mounting health risks. Our “light at any time” world has opened the way for chronic disruption of the circadian system and a host of associated problems with sleep, metabolic and emotional health, and general well-being."
-Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Director of the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center
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Our team is dedicated to learning about the impacts light has on human health. Learn more about each topic.
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Center Director: Mariana Figueiro, PhD
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