Led by Dr. Richard Lang, our dedicated research team continues to pioneer revolutionary insights into opsins – light-sensing proteins present throughout the mammalian body, including adipose tissue, skin and deep within the brain. Opsins respond to light and play a pivotal role in orchestrating processes such as growth, thermogenesis, energy regulation, and establishing our circadian rhythm. Learn how our novel discoveries underscore the importance of optimal light exposure, emphasizing the need for violet light found in natural daylight, missing in conventional indoor lighting.

Dive deeper into the real-world impact of our research as we investigate its clinical implications. Guided by Dr. James Greenberg, our translational team is spearheading innovative solutions to health challenges experienced by individuals with disrupted day-night cycles and those unable to experience the appropriate balance of daylight. This includes vulnerable demographics such as infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).