Dr. Alex R. Thompson, PhD, DABSM, FBSS, FWSS
Dr. Alex R. Thompson is a renowned sleep specialist, recognized globally for her contributions to the field of sleep medicine and research. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Thompson has dedicated her career to advancing our understanding of sleep disorders and their treatments.
Education and Credentials:
- PhD in Neurobiology (focus on Circadian Rhythms), University of Cambridge
- Board Certified in Sleep Medicine (DABSM – Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine)
- Fellow of the British Sleep Society (FBSS)
- Fellow of the World Sleep Society (FWSS)
Professional Experience:
- Member of the Sleep Disorders Center at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Professor of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School
- Member of the Sleep Research Society
- Member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Contributions and Achievements:
- Pioneered research in the area of sleep and memory consolidation, leading to groundbreaking treatments for insomnia.
- Published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top medical journals, including the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
- Regularly presents at international conferences, including the biennial World Sleep Congress and SLEEP Annual Meeting.
- Developed a novel therapy for sleep apnea, widely adopted in sleep centers worldwide.
- Recipient of the Sleep Research Society Foundation’s Mentored Collaboration Grant for innovative sleep research.
Community and Advocacy:
- Active in public health advocacy, promoting sleep health awareness on World Sleep Day.
- Launched a community outreach program to educate the public about the importance of sleep hygiene.
- Collaborates with the British Sleep Society in developing educational programs for healthcare professionals.
Current Focus:
- Leading a multi-center research study on the impact of circadian rhythms on shift workers.
- Developing an online course for the World Sleep Academy, aimed at training the next generation of sleep professionals.
- Advisor to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine on practice standards and guidelines for sleep disorders.