Rochelle Zak

Rochelle Zak, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. She is a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine with a strong clinical and research focus on Restless Legs Syndrome and sleep disturbances in mid-life women.

• MD: UCLA School of Medicine
• Neurology Residence and Sleep Fellowship: New York Hospital

Dr. Zak’s research centers on sleep disorders, particularly Restless Legs Syndrome and the impact of menopausal transition on sleep. She has made significant contributions to evidence-based medicine through her active involvement in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), where she has co-authored multiple clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews. Her work bridges clinical care and academic research, emphasizing patient education and understanding of sleep disorders. The trend across her recent publications reveals a sustained focus on clinical guidelines, women’s sleep health, and the validation of diagnostic tools in sleep medicine.

• Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
• Mid-life Women’s Sleep and Menopause
• Validation of Sleep Assessment Scales

Dr. Zak has not received any publicly listed scientific awards in the provided text, but her extensive contributions to national clinical guidelines indicate significant professional recognition. She collaborates widely with experts in sleep medicine and neurology, contributing to high-impact publications and shaping clinical practice. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her leadership in guideline development suggests involvement in funded research and academic initiatives.

She is actively involved in academic service and professional organizations, particularly the AASM, and her research has been widely disseminated and cited, indicating influence in the field of sleep medicine.

There is no mention of specific labs or research teams led by Dr. Zak in the provided text, but her collaborative publication record suggests she works within multidisciplinary research networks focused on sleep disorders and neurological conditions.