Skeletal Muscle Circadian Clocks: Keeping Time for Systemic Health

Explore the physiology of skeletal muscle circadian clocks and their role in maintaining systemic health in this webinar from the American Physiological Society (APS). Circadian clocks are 24-hour molecular timing systems present in nearly every cell, helping coordinate tissue function and whole-body homeostasis. Research discussed in this session highlights how skeletal muscle clocks contribute to muscle strength, metabolic flexibility and healthy responses to endurance exercise, while also influencing the health of nonmuscle tissues. Presented by Karyn Esser, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida, this webinar examines emerging evidence connecting muscle circadian biology to exercise adaptation, aging and chronic disease. Topics covered include: • The molecular organization and function of circadian clocks • Mechanisms through which circadian clocks regulate skeletal muscle strength and metabolism • Interactions between skeletal muscle clocks and endurance exercise adaptations • The importance of circadian modulation in experimental and translational research design This webinar is relevant for muscle biologists, sleep researchers and scientists interested in physiology, metabolism, exercise adaptation and circadian biology. Learn more about physiology research, education and professional development opportunities at https://www.physiology.org #Physiology #CircadianRhythms #SkeletalMuscle #ExercisePhysiology #Metabolism #BiomedicalResearch