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Masaki Nishida is a Professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences , Waseda University, and Vice President of the Health Support Center at the same institution. He also serves as Chief of the Sleep Research Institute . His research bridges Sleep Science , Sports Medicine , and Clinical Psychiatry , with a focus on the interplay between sleep, cognitive function, and athletic performance. Education: Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Faculty of Medicine (1996) His work has significantly advanced understanding of napping interventions for athletes, sleep quality in competitive divers, and neurophysiological mechanisms linking sleep spindles to memory consolidation. Current research projects include a 2024-2027 study on functional bedding effects funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Scientific awards include the 15th Japanese Society of Sleep Research Encouragement Award (2010) and the 88th Japanese Society for Occupational Health Award (2015). His publications span topics like REM sleep's role in emotional memory , sleep inertia , and motor adaptation , with recent emphasis on international sports psychiatry standards . He actively contributes to professional societies including the Japanese Association of Sports Psychiatry (Chairman) and Society for Neuroscience .

• Sleep Science
• Sports Medicine
• Psychiatry
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Zsofia Zavecz is a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge Department of Psychology. Her work focuses on the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying sleep and memory consolidation, with particular emphasis on electrophysiological correlates of lucid dreaming and sleep-dependent learning. Research highlights include: Investigation of EEG functional connectivity during statistical learning Study of transcranial stimulation effects on probabilistic learning Analysis of sleep restriction impacts on hormonal regulation Exploration of cognitive reserve mechanisms in sleep disorders Her neuroscientific investigations span procedural memory systems, neural oscillations, and cross-population studies in both healthy individuals and pediatric sleep-disordered breathing patients.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sleep Research
• Electrophysiology
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Michelle CD Bridi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at West Virginia University School of Medicine , with a joint affiliation at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute . Her research integrates synaptic plasticity , sleep physiology , and neurological conditions to investigate dynamic synaptic regulation under typical and atypical states. Education: BS , McGill University, 2006 PhD , University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Research Focus: The Bridi Lab explores how daily oscillations in excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance are disrupted in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) , aging , and post-stroke states . Current projects address: 1) synaptic adaptation to sleep/wake cycles, 2) E/I imbalance in neurodevelopmental disorders, and 3) molecular mechanisms maintaining neuronal firing rate homeostasis. Publication Trends: Recent work spans REM sleep plasticity , autism models , and neurodegenerative interventions , emphasizing synaptic oscillations , NMDA receptor pathways , and gene therapy applications. Collaborative efforts with Morgan Bridi's lab extend findings to stress and stroke contexts. Grants & Collaborations: Research is funded by NIH/NIGMS , BBRF , and NSF . The lab actively collaborates with cross-institutional teams and is recruiting postdocs and students for ongoing studies.

• Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Sleep Research
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Philip Gehrman is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center . He directs the Sleep, Neurobiology and Psychopathology (SNaP) Lab , focusing on sleep-mental health interactions. Education : PhD in Psychology Key Research Areas : Sleep dysregulation in mental health, translational sleep research, genomics/metabolomics of insomnia, neuroplasticity in depression, CBT for sleep disorders His work spans clinical research and molecular investigations , including NIH-funded studies on genetic mechanisms and neural pathways of sleep disorders. Current projects involve: Telemedicine CBT for insomnia Wearable sleep monitoring in PTSD Slow-wave activity in depression CSF biomarkers for dementia Dr. Gehrman supervises graduate students and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. His lab's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sleep-mental health links.

• Sleep Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Neurobiology
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Honglei Chen is the MSU Foundation Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Michigan State University . With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Chen specializes in neuroepidemiology with a focus on Parkinson's disease, dementia, and healthy aging. His research leverages large prospective cohorts to investigate environmental risk factors and prodromal stages of neurodegenerative diseases. Key methodologies include assessing olfactory dysfunction, REM sleep behavior, and inflammatory mechanisms as early markers of disease progression. Recent publications highlight his work on Environmental triggers in Parkinson's disease Genetic risk scores for neurodegeneration Inflammatory pathway modulation in macrophages Olfactory dysfunction as aging biomarker

• Neuroepidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Ken Paller is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern University, where he holds the James Padilla Chair in Arts & Sciences. He serves as Associate Director of the NIH/NINDS-funded Training Program in the Neuroscience of Human Cognition, dedicated to training future cognitive neuroscientists. Dr. Paller's research focuses on the intricate relationships between brain activity and conscious experience, particularly investigating how memories are formed, stored, and re-experienced. His laboratory has pioneered methods to strategically influence the mind during sleep to improve memory, creativity, and psychological well-being. His work spans multiple domains including memory consolidation during sleep, targeted memory reactivation, lucid dreaming research, and the neural correlates of conscious experience. Notably, he collaborates with Tibetan Monastic Scholars in research on sleep and dreaming, bridging scientific and contemplative traditions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on sleep-dependent memory processes, with particular emphasis on targeted memory reactivation techniques, dream manipulation, and memory modification during sleep. His research demonstrates how sleep can be leveraged to enhance cognitive functions and potentially treat conditions like nightmares in narcolepsy. Dr. Paller received the prestigious Director's Pioneer Award from NIH in 2024 and holds the James Padilla Chair in Arts & Sciences at Northwestern University. His work has garnered significant media attention, featured in outlets including BBC World Service, The World Science Festival, Discover Magazine, NY Times, LA Times, The Economist, NPR Science Friday, and CBC Radio. As Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program and Associate Director of the NIH-funded Training Program, Dr. Paller plays a significant role in mentoring the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists. His Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (CNL) conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of sleep science, memory research, and consciousness studies, with implications for both basic science and clinical applications.

• Human memory
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Sleep and cognition
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Sara Aton, Ph.D., is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, and an affiliate of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute. Her research focuses on understanding how sleep and waking states influence memory consolidation through synaptic plasticity in neural circuits. She employs behavioral, biochemical, electrophysiological, and optogenetic techniques to study rodent models, particularly examining the roles of acetylcholine and interneurons in memory processing. Key research interests include the dynamics of sleep states (NREM and REM), synaptic plasticity mechanisms, and the impact of sleep disruption on memory formation. Her work addresses how neuronal activity during sleep reactivates learning-related ensembles and regulates biosynthetic processes critical for memory stabilization. Aton has received prestigious awards such as the NIH New Innovator Award (2013) and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2013). Her lab investigates translational applications, including therapeutic interventions for sleep-related cognitive impairments in conditions like Fragile X syndrome. The Aton Lab is a hub for interdisciplinary research, combining molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience approaches. Her publications emphasize sleep-dependent memory consolidation, synaptic plasticity, and the neural circuits governing these processes. Collaborative efforts span neuropharmacology, optogenetics, and computational modeling to unravel the complex interplay between brain states and cognition.

• Neuroscience
• Sleep Studies
• Memory Formation
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Prof. Sophie Schwartz is a leading neuroscientist at the University of Geneva , where she heads the Sleep & Cognition Lab within the Faculty of Medicine . Her research integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, hd-EEG, MEG) , behavioral testing , and computational modeling to unravel the neural mechanisms underlying memory consolidation , emotion processing , and dreaming during sleep, while also developing clinical interventions to enhance sleep in neurological and psychiatric disorders.

• Sleep Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging (fMRI, hd-EEG, MEG)
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Jessica A. Mong, PhD , is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies and Director of Graduate Education for the Program in Neuroscience. Her research focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying sex differences in sleep circuitry and the estrogenic modulation of sleep-wake cycles. Primary Appointment: Pharmacology & Physiology Administrative Title: Assistant Dean for Graduate & Post-Doctoral Studies Laboratory Director: Program in Neuroscience Research Interests: Dr. Mong's work investigates how ovarian steroids influence sleep-wake behavior through sexually differentiated neuroanatomical substrates. Key areas include: Mechanisms of estrogenic modulation in the median preoptic nucleus (MnPN) Developmental programming of sex differences in sleep sensitivity Translational studies using rodent and nonhuman primate models of menopause Functional significance of hormonal influences on sleep quality and recovery Scientific Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize: Role of KCNMA1 channelopathy in sleep regulation Adenosinergic signaling in MnPN Translational menopause models Estrogen's protective effects against noise-induced hearing loss Sex-dependent responses to kynurenine pathway challenges Awards & Appointments: NIH BIRCWH Scholar (Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health) Co-Chair, Society for Women’s Health Research Interdisciplinary Research Network on Sex-Differences in Sleep Health NIH/NHLBI R01 HL129138 grant recipient Education & Training: B.S., Biology, Gettysburg College (1987-1991) Ph.D., Neuropharmacology, University of Maryland Baltimore (1994-2000) NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endocrinology, Rockefeller University (2000-2003)

• Neuropharmacology
• Neuroendocrinology
• Sleep Research
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Dr. Kannan Ramar is a Physician Scientist at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education within the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science . His dual expertise in Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine spans clinical practice, research, education, and quality improvement initiatives. MBA from University of Minnesota (2024) Board Certifications: Sleep Medicine (ABIM, ABMS), Critical Care, Pulmonary Disease Leadership Roles: Assistant Dean, Chair of American Academy of Sleep Medicine committees His research focuses on sleep disorders (apneas, REM behavior disorder), critical care quality improvement , and risk communication . Recent work includes updated oral appliance therapy guidelines for sleep apnea and pandemic-era telemedicine adaptations in sleep medicine. Publications in J Clin Sleep Med and Chest highlight his contributions to clinical protocols and quality metrics. Dr. Ramar has received 16 teaching and research awards since 2005, including the 2022 EPITOME Educator Award and 2021 Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award . As a section editor for Mayo Clinic Proceedings and Fellow of multiple societies, he shapes national standards in sleep medicine and ICU safety.

• Sleep Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Pulmonary Disease
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Benjamin Paul is a United States Army Social Work Officer and board-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active affiliations at the University of Pittsburgh. His career spans military behavioral health service, research coordination, and academic scholarship. B.S. in Psychology with Political Science (2010, University of Pittsburgh) MSW (2013, University of Pittsburgh) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2013) Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (2018) Research Focus: Early detection of suicide-related behaviors in military populations Healthcare delivery for evidence-based practices Sleep disturbances in veterans Psychiatric commitment disparities Academic Contributions: 15+ publications spanning sleep science, trauma, and military mental health since 2012. Current projects include the Involuntary Psychiatric Commitment Study with Pitt Momentum Funds 2022-2023. ETUDES Center Scholar (2023) Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (2018) Mentorship & Collaboration: Worked with Dr. Katie Greeno, Dr. Anne Germain, and multidisciplinary teams across military and academic settings. Presented at major symposia including AMSUS and Sleep Research Society conferences.

• Military Mental Health
• Suicide Prevention
• Trauma and PTSD
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Dr. Mathias Basner is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine , where he directs both the Behavioral Regulation & Health Section and the Unit for Experimental Psychiatry within the Division of Sleep and Chronobiology . With dual appointments in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, his research bridges aerospace, urban, and clinical environments to study neurobehavioral consequences of sleep loss and noise exposure. Education: MD (1999), PhD in Research (2001) from University of Bochum; MSc in Epidemiology (2006) from University of Bielefeld Key Research Areas: Sleep deprivation effects, environmental noise impacts, astronaut behavioral health, and cognitive performance assessment Research Trends: Using field studies, space analog environments, and large datasets like the American Time Use Survey, Dr. Basner examines sleep-wake cycles, noise-induced stress responses, and cognitive adaptation in extreme environments. His work informs WHO guidelines, FAA policies, and NASA's Mars mission planning. Scientific Recognition: International Space Station Innovation Award (2018) Journal Publication Award for Outstanding Space Medicine Article (2016) Consultant for WHO, ICAO, and FAA noise/sleep guidelines Professional Contributions: Senior Associate Editor for Sleep Health and Frontiers in Physiology , developer of the PVT-B and Cognition test battery for NASA, and principal investigator in major studies including the TWINS study and Inspiration 4 mission.

• Sleep Deprivation
• Environmental Noise Effects
• Astronaut Behavioral Health
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Jennifer M. McDermott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of developmental, cognitive, and affective neuroscience. She is affiliated with the Neuroscience & Behavior Graduate Program, the Center for Research on Families, and the Rudd Adoption Research Program, reflecting her broad engagement with developmental science and family dynamics. Her research focuses on understanding individual differences in cognitive development and social outcomes, particularly how early experiences shape neural and behavioral trajectories. Key areas of interest include response monitoring, executive function, emotion regulation, and behavioral inhibition in children. She employs neuroscientific methods such as ERP and behavioral paradigms to investigate how self-regulatory processes develop and how they are influenced by temperament, early adversity, and caregiving environments. The trends in her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on early childhood development, with frequent exploration of ADHD, sleep effects on cognition, emotion processing, and the neural underpinnings of attention and inhibition. Her work often involves longitudinal and intervention-based studies, particularly with at-risk populations, including children with developmental disabilities or histories of institutionalization. Jennifer McDermott has received research support from major funding sources including NIH and NIMH, particularly through collaborative networks focused on early experience and stress neurobiology. She has mentored trainees and collaborated extensively with leading scholars such as Nathan A. Fox and Koraly Pérez-Edgar. She teaches core courses in developmental psychology, including Psych 350 (Developmental Psychology), Honors Developmental Psychology, Socioemotional Development, and a graduate seminar on Critical Periods and Developmental Plasticity, demonstrating her commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education.

• Developmental Neuroscience
• Cognitive Development
• Affective Neuroscience
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Shantanu Jadhav is a Professor of Psychology at Brandeis University, with affiliations to the Neuroscience Program, the Volen National Center for Complex Systems, and the Sloan-Swartz Center for Theoretical Neurobiology. He earned his B.Tech. from IIT Bombay, Ph.D. from UC San Diego, and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF and UC Berkeley. Research Focus: Neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and decision-making in rodent models Investigation of hippocampal-prefrontal interactions via multielectrode recordings, optogenetics, and computational analysis Role of neural oscillations (theta, gamma, sharp-wave ripples) in memory consolidation and cognitive flexibility Implications for neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, autism, and schizophrenia Recent work highlights the coordination of dopamine activity with rule representations in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, the role of prefrontal ripples in suppressing hippocampal reactivation during sleep, and geometric transformations in cognitive maps enabling cross-environment generalization. His lab has shown that awake sharp-wave ripples are critical for spatial memory and that cross-region neural synchronization underpins memory-guided decisions. Scientific Recognition: Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award (2013) Sloan Research Fellow (2015-2017) NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2015-2018) Whitehall Foundation Award (2016-2020) SFARI Core Member (2022-2025) The Jadhav Lab at Brandeis trains postdoctoral fellows, graduate students (via the Neuroscience and Psychology Graduate Programs), and research assistants. Current studies explore hippocampal-prefrontal network dynamics, dopamine signaling in cognitive flexibility, and geometric representations in memory abstraction.

• Learning and Memory
• Decision Making
• Neurophysiology
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Michelle Carr is an Assistant Professor at the University of Montreal, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Addictology. Her research focuses on the intersection of dreams, REM sleep physiology, and emotion regulation, particularly exploring lucid dreaming and its therapeutic potential. She also investigates the sociocultural dimensions of dreaming through collaborations in cinema and media studies. CRSNG-funded project on REM sleep and emotional processing FRQS-funded dream engineering research CRSH partnerships analyzing cinematic representations of dreaming Investigating social well-being through dream analysis Exploring inclusivity in dream research for visually impaired individuals

• Dream Research
• Sleep Science
• REM Sleep
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