Rhythms in Physiology Lab
The Rhythms in Physiology Lab (RiPL) is a research group dedicated to investigating cyclic patterns in physiology. The main representatives from RiPL for rhythmo.me are A/Prof Pip Karoly, Dr Rachel Stirling and Dr Jodie Naim-Feil.
A/Prof Pip Karoly
Associate Professor Pip Karoly leads the Rhythms in Physiology Lab in the Department of
Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Her research is focused on exploring multiday
physiological
rhythms in healthy people and neurological conditions (such as epilepsy).
Dr Rachel Stirling
Dr Rachel Stirling is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of
Melbourne. She specialises in chronobiology and physiological data analysis, with expertise in epilepsy,
wearable technology and multiday cycle modelling and forecasting.
Dr Jodie Naim-Feil
Dr Jodie Naim-Feil is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the
University
of
Melbourne. She is a cognitive neuroscientist whose work explores how physiological rhythms impact
behaviour,
cognition, and neurological conditions.
What is rhythmo.me?
rhythmo.me is a web application designed to help users get involved in research led by the Rhythms in Physiology
lab (RiPL). Most of our research studies aim to investigate multiday physiological cycles and their potential
influence on how the body functions.
If you wear a smartwatch, we encourage you to participate. In doing so, you can:
- Learn about your heart rate's multiday rhythm
- Find out what animal represents your heart chronotype
- Contribute to innovative research that could revolutionise our understanding of human rhythms and physiology
For any questions about the web application or research, contact us at cycles-study@unimelb.edu.au.