Jean Duffy

Kritika Vashishtha, a recent aerospace engineering PhD grad, introduces her groundbreaking work on optimized in-flight light schedules aimed at curing jet lag. Alongside Jean Duffy, a circadian rhythm expert from Harvard, and Rosemary Brown, a biomarker researcher, they dive into the science of light as a dominant cue for resetting our internal clocks. The trio explores fascinating insights on how personalized light strategies can enhance space travel and improve sleep quality, while discussing the implications for shift workers and astronauts adapting to new time zones.