Russell G. Foster

About the Author

Russell G. Foster is a distinguished neuroscientist and professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where he directs the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute. With decades of groundbreaking research on the biological mechanisms of sleep, circadian rhythms, and their profound impacts on health and behavior, Foster has revolutionized our understanding of why we sleep and how disruptions affect everything from mental acuity to chronic disease. His work bridges complex science with accessible insights, making the mysteries of slumber comprehensible to all. Author of the acclaimed Sleep: A Very Short Introduction, Foster advocates for better sleep hygiene in an increasingly 24/7 world, drawing on evolutionary biology and clinical evidence to underscore sleep's essential role in human flourishing.