Project Description
When stressed breathing patterns change dramatically. However, the degree to which stress-related breathing drives the cardiovascular stress response (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) is unknown. This project aims to document stress-related changes in breathing and cardiovascular activity and quantify the degree to which breathing drives cardiovascular changes under stress. Students working in the Sleep and Stress Laboratory will gain experience in human subjects research, learn the deep physiology of the fight or flight response, become proficient in measuring human respiratory and cardiovascular activity, and analyzing time series physiological data.
Prerequisites
None
Special Comments
None
Project Information (subject to change)
Estimated Start Date: 6/08/2026
Estimated End Date: 8/14/2026
Estimated Project Duration: 10 weeks
Maximum Number of Students Sought: 3
Research Location: On campus
Travel Required? No (If “yes”: )
Contact Information: Ryan Brindle (email: rbrindle@wlu.edu)