Stephanie Claudatos

Stephanie Claudatos, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her academic appointment is within the Psychiatry department of UCSF's prestigious medical school, where she contributes to research and academic activities related to sleep science and mental health.

Dr. Claudatos' research focuses on the intersection of sleep science, circadian biology, and psychiatric conditions. Her work spans multiple domains including adolescent sleep development, substance use disorders, autonomic nervous system function during sleep, and the application of wearable technology for sleep assessment. She has made significant contributions to understanding how sleep disturbances relate to mental health outcomes, particularly in developing populations.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent productivity from 2015 through 2022, with emphasis on methodological approaches that combine traditional polysomnography with innovative consumer sleep tracking devices. Her research often addresses critical questions about sleep architecture in adolescents, the relationship between circadian rhythms and substance use, and physiological mechanisms underlying sleep disturbances.

Dr. Claudatos has been an active contributor to major research initiatives including the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) and the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, demonstrating her involvement in large-scale, collaborative research efforts that advance our understanding of neurodevelopment and mental health.