Dr. Jeffrey C. Hall

Dr. Jeffrey C. Hall is an American geneticist known for his pioneering research on the genetic and molecular mechanisms that regulate biological clocks in animals. His work, often in collaboration with Michael Rosbash and Michael Young, elucidated how genes control circadian rhythms—our body's natural 24-hour cycle influencing sleep, behavior, and physiology. Their discoveries, including identifying the period gene, earned them the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This research enhances understanding of sleep disorders, health, and biological timing, profoundly impacting neuroscience and medicine.