Allan I. Pack

Allan I. Pack is a Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, with affiliations including Fellow of the Institute on Aging, member of the Institute for Neurological Sciences, Center for Neurobiology and Behavior (Psychiatry Department), and the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. He serves as Assistant Dean and Director of Global Sleep Programs, and Director of Research Training in the Division of Sleep Medicine.

Research focuses on the genetics and genomics of sleep disorders, utilizing Drosophila and mouse models to study sleep homeostasis and translate findings to human applications. Techniques include behavioral/sleep studies, RNA sequencing, and immunohistochemistry. Clinical expertise centers on diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea, with international recognition and inclusion in Best Doctors listings.

Recent publications span genome-wide association studies, sleep apnea heterogeneity, telemedicine interventions, and circadian biomarkers. Articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, genomics, and respiratory physiology, with a focus on molecular mechanisms and clinical translation.

Scientific awards include:

• Best Doctors in the United States
• Best Doctors in Philadelphia region (Philadelphia Magazine)

Grants highlight leadership in NIH-funded research training programs, supporting translational studies in sleep disorders.