Yeonsu Song

Dr. Yeonsu Song is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Nursing. Her research focuses on sleep disorders in older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s disease, and their family caregivers. She leads a randomized controlled trial testing a dyadic sleep intervention program for Alzheimer’s patients and informal caregivers, aiming to disseminate sleep education through non-specialist healthcare providers.

Education:

• BS and MS in Nursing, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
• PhD in Nursing (Physiological Nursing), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
• Post-MSN Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner, San Francisco State University

Research Interests: Dr. Song investigates sleep management strategies for vulnerable elderly populations, including those with dementia and their caregivers. She emphasizes the intersection of sleep health with quality of life, healthcare costs, and interdisciplinary care. Her work bridges clinical practice and community outreach, advocating for nurse-led interventions in geriatric sleep care.

Publications: Her work spans sleep epidemiology, caregiver burden, and intervention efficacy. Key themes include sleep’s role in cognitive decline, inflammation, and physical function in older adults, with a focus on underrepresented populations like veterans and women caregivers.

Awards:

• UCSF Graduate Dean’s Fellowship (2004–2009)
• Kaiser Permanente Deloras Jones Scholarship (2008)
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine Young Investigator Forum Trainee (2015)

Grants & Advising: Dr. Song has secured funding through VA and aging-focused grants. She mentors students in geriatric nursing and sleep science, though no specific advisees are listed here. Her collaborative projects involve teams from UCSF, Western Institute of Nursing, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with the MrOS Sleep Study and VA healthcare initiatives, focusing on translational research in geriatric sleep interventions.