2019-20 Annual Report

James A. Rowley, MD

2019-20 President

We are thankful for our volunteers, donors and award applicants. The support of the sleep community is what enables this report to be filled with so many compelling stories about exciting research that will help propel our field into the future.

James A. Rowley, MD

2019-20 President

We are thankful for our volunteers, donors and award applicants. The support of the sleep community is what enables this report to be filled with so many compelling stories about exciting research that will help propel our field into the future.

Our strategic goals for improving clinical sleep research and sleep health

Goal 1

Improve Patient-Centered Sleep Care Through High-Impact Research

Reduce gaps in knowledge impacting patient care

Improve clinical practice, reimbursement and clinical practice guidelines

Increase public knowledge

Goal 2

Develop the Careers of Sleep and Circadian Investigators

Expand the pipeline of impactful sleep clinician scientists across the spectrum of sleep research domains

Increase support for sleep researchers

Increase the number of sleep research institutions

Goal 3

Increase Engagement of Current and Potential Stakeholders

Increase engagement with an expanded network of stakeholders

Increase network of financial supporters

Snapshot of Achievements

February:

2019-2023 Strategic Plan introduced at TRENDS

April:

Clinical Fellowship Rescue Funding Award program launched

Young Investigators Research Forum took place

June:

James A. Rowley, MD, becomes the AASM Foundation’s 12th President

July:

Community Sleep Health Award program launched

September:

Launched first fundraising campaign focused on program expansion with special gifts for donors

December:

End-of-year fundraising campaign raised more than $32,000 to support career development programs

Snapshot of Achievements

February:

2019-2023 Strategic Plan introduced at TRENDS

April:

Clinical Fellowship Rescue Funding Award program launched

Young Investigators Research Forum took place

June:

James A. Rowley, MD, becomes the AASM Foundation’s 12th President

July:

Community Sleep Health Award program launched

September:

Launched first fundraising campaign focused on program expansion with special gifts for donors

December:

End-of-year fundraising campaign raised more than $32,000 to support career development programs

“I believe the AASM Foundation has a key role in improving public health because it is serving as a bridge between the research and the clinical side to the populations.”

Diego Mazzotti, PhD | University of Kansas

“I believe the AASM Foundation has a key role in improving public health because it is serving as a bridge between the research and the clinical side to the populations.”

Diego Mazzotti, PhD

University of Kansas

Career Development Awards in Action

In 2019, the AASM Foundation sent its first award outcomes survey to award recipients from 2015-2017 to determine the impact of these awards on career development. More than half of AASM Foundation projects (58%) resulted in a new grant from the National Institutes of Health or other funding agencies, such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Merck, Alzheimer’s Association and intramural grants from the award recipient’s institution.

Of the 21 AASM Foundation awards issued between 2015-2017, totaling $1,643,636, 12 new grants were secured resulting in more than $4.5 million in additional funding.

Career Development Awards in Action

In 2019, the AASM Foundation sent its first award outcomes survey to award recipients from 2015-2017 to determine the impact of these awards on career development. More than half of AASM Foundation projects (58%) resulted in a new grant from the National Institutes of Health or other funding agencies, such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Merck, Alzheimer’s Association and intramural grants from the award recipient’s institution.

Of the 21 AASM Foundation awards issued between 2015-2017, totaling $1,643,636, 12 new grants were secured resulting in more than $4.5 million in additional funding.

Building a Pathway for Sleep Research and Career Success

Whether you are just starting out, transitioning to a faculty position or an independent researcher looking to secure sleep research funding, the AASM Foundation has a variety of awards and programs to help you every step of the way.

Researchers

Physicians

Non-Profit

AASM-Accredited Sleep Centers

Career Development Awards and Programs

Sleep Research Program for Advancing Careers

Bridge to Success Award for Early Career Investigators

Focused Projects Award for Junior Investigators

Building a Pathway for Sleep Research and Career Success

Whether you are just starting out, transitioning to a faculty position or an independent researcher looking to secure sleep research funding, the AASM Foundation has a variety of awards and programs to help you every step of the way.