World Sleep Society formed in 2016 with bylaws suited to the merger and transition process of its two constituent predecessors, World Sleep Federation and World Association of Sleep Medicine. Now seven years later, the Governing Council of World Sleep Society…
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Starting in early 2022, World Sleep Society (WSS) has developed a Global Sleep Health Task Force. The purpose of the new task force is to advocate for sleep medicine to be recognized as a pillar of human health and wellbeing…
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June 6, 2022 – World Sleep Society is pleased to announce the launch of World Sleep Academy, an online education program offering high-quality, accessible training in sleep medicine worldwide. Enrollment opens today for the first course starting on September 1,…
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Relax, connect, and chat with colleagues at Studio 229 on Brevard, a small music club in the heart of Charlotte. All are welcome – current WSS members get a free drink! Networking Appetizers Cash bar Tuesday, June 7 8pm –…
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Allan Rechtschaffen, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of sleep research and medicine, passed away on November 29, 2021 at the age of 94 years at home with his wife Karen by his side. At the time of his death,…
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Allan Hobson, M.D., a pioneering sleep researcher. Widely known for his work in dream theory and consciousness, Dr. Hobson wrote, co-wrote, or co-edited numerous books and hundreds of papers…
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>>View Richard Allen’s Obituary December 10, 2020: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a grand clinician-scientist in sleep medicine & research: Richard P. Allen, PhD. On December 9, 2020, Dr. Allen passed away peacefully with his…
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November 13, 2020: The field of sleep medicine & research has lost another of its pioneers. On November 12, 2020, Mario Giovanni Terzano passed away. Affectionately known as ‘Prof’ and ‘Nanni,’ Dr. Terzano is credited with discovering and measuring Cyclic…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A newly-defined pediatric sleep disorder has been identified: Restless sleep disorder (RSD) ROCHESTER, MN—August 17, 2020—A group of international sleep researchers have developed consensus diagnostic criteria detailing a new sleep disorder in children called Restless…
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March 17, 2020– World Sleep Society understands that our membership may have questions about the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and sleep provider best practices. We recommend you review information from your local health departments as many regions are responding…
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