Dr. Kara Mcrae Duraccio's lab at Brigham Young University focuses on understanding how disturbances in sleep can contribute to obesity risk. By employing advanced neuroimaging techniques alongside sleep assessment methods, the team aims to uncover the mechanisms linking sleep quality with obesity outcomes. This research not only delves into how specific brain regions are affected by sleep but also involves undergraduate students in hands-on biomedical research, promoting education and training in the field.