Alexandra Easterling

Alexandra Easterling serves as a Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry within the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, based at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology & Sociology earned from the State University of New York at Albany between 2008 and 2013.

Dr. Easterling's research focuses on critical areas of sleep science and biological timing systems:

• Sleep regulation and disorders
• Circadian rhythm mechanisms
• Chronobiology applications in health
• Light therapy interventions

She is actively affiliated with the Chronobiology, Light, and Sleep Lab, where her work explores the interplay between environmental light exposure, circadian timing, and sleep health—particularly relevant for military personnel in operational environments.

Professional contact: alexandra.easterling.ctr@usuhs.edu | Phone: 6315130541