Current News

Congratulations to CSC member Dr. Benjamin Rusak, a leading figure in sleep and circadian biology in Canada, on the publication of his new book, The Science of Sleep (Oxford University Press)! This accessible, evidence-based volume provides a broad introduction to sleep research, focusing on humans and circadian rhythms, and covers sleep regulation, health impacts, and sleep disorders. For a limited time, OUP is offering a 30% discount if purchased through their website—search for Rusak at global.oup.com/academic and use the code AUFLY30 at checkout.

Dr. Michael Antle (pictured on the left), Professor at the University of Calgary and member of the Canadian Society for Chronobiology, played a key role in the recent Canadian Parliamentary announcement, led by MP Marie-France Lalonde, on ending Canada’s bi-annual time change. Representing the Canadian Sleep Research Consortium, Dr. Antle shared his expertise on circadian biology and the real-world health impacts of seasonal clock changes, helping to bring science directly into the Canadian policy conversation. His participation emphasized the importance of evidence-based decision-making, bridging the gap between research and public policy. Want to follow the story and watch more from this event? Please follow the link.

CSC/SCC Conference 2025

Please join us for the 7th Conference of the Canadian Society for Chronobiology which will take place from May 25 to 27 (2025) at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM; Montreal, QC, Canada).

Visit the event page for details

Click here for the preliminary program!

We look forward to seeing you all in Montréal,

Valérie Mongrain, Diane Boivin, Petronela Ancuta and other members of the organizing committee.

CSC/SCC Conference 2023

Revisit the highlights from our distinguished speakers!

Congratulations to all award recipients!

The CSC recommends the switch to permanent Standard Time

The Canadian Society for Chronobiology is advocating for the elimination of twice-yearly time changes and for year-round Standard Time (ST, winter time). This would benefit health and socioeconomic factors, in contrast to year-round Daylight Saving Time (DST, summer time).

You can read our official statement here.

We encourage you to share the statement with your peers! An easily sharable PDF version can be downloaded from the "Official Statements" page.

What is chronobiology?

Chronobiology is the study of periodic phenomena in living organisms. These biological rhythms are found in almost all species and are believed to be evolutionary adaptations to cyclical variations of the environment. Fundamental research in chronobiology examines the mechanisms of the biological clocks and their interactions with other physiological systems. Translational research seeks to adapt this knowledge into new and innovative clinical treatments. Both areas incorporate ideas from a broad range of other scientific field such as physiology, genetic, molecular biology, behavioural studies, neuroscience, reproductive biology, ecology, and much more.

About us

The Canadian Society for Chronobiology is Canada's first and only association of researchers working on biological rhythms. Founded in 2013, we represent Canadian scientists and trainees working in this field, in both fundamental and clinical settings. United in our passion for chronobiology, our goal is to move the field forward by fostering interdisciplinary communication, developing and enhancing the education and training of students and researchers in this field, and educating the general public about the importance of biological rhythms.

Interested in becoming a member? Fill and submit the form.

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