Sleep medicine stood out at AAN 2026 as a growing area of focus in neurology. This year’s conference, held in Chicago from April 18-22, featured 18 courses, 22 posters, and 3 scientific sessions covering key topics of sleep and circadian science. Sleep was visible [...]
The AASM Foundation is excited to announce that Community Health Initiative for Patient-Centered Apnea Protocols (CHI-PAP) is the recipient of the 2026 Sleep Champion Award. CHI-PAP was selected due to its dedication to promoting community-based sleep health advocacy and increasing access to sleep health [...]
The AASM Foundation is pleased to support the professional development of students, clinicians and researchers by offering a growing array of SLEEP Travel Grant opportunities. These grants reduce barriers to first-time attendance at the annual SLEEP meeting so that more members of the sleep [...]
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, enacted on July 4th, 2025, introduces important modifications to the tax treatment of charitable giving. Beginning January 1st, 2026, donors will be subject to updated guidelines that are intended to enhance both the clarity and effectiveness of [...]
Women’s History Month offers an important opportunity to recognize the women who lead, discover, and drive progress across sleep research and medicine. It is a time to elevate voices, honor leadership journeys, and reflect on the collective impact women continue to make in the [...]
The AASM Foundation is pleased to invite you to a Special Celebration on Monday, April 20th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the University Club of Chicago, held during this year’s AAN Meeting. Proudly sponsored by Mediqus Asset Advisors, the evening will honor the AASM’s milestone [...]
We are pleased to promote an exciting lineup of sleep-related activities at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting in Chicago (Saturday, April 18th through Wednesday, April 22nd). This year’s event features 54 abstracts and 20 sessions related to advances in sleep [...]
The AASM Foundation is proud to introduce the recipients of the 2026 Research Mentor Award, a new initiative established to support our goal of advancing sleep science and fostering the next generation of sleep and circadian researchers. This award recognizes exemplary leaders for their commitment [...]
The Young Investigators Research Forum is a research training program designed to aid the career development of promising early career investigators in circadian and sleep research by providing opportunities to network with senior sleep investigators, exposure to funding agencies and sleep funding mechanisms, [...]
The AASM Foundation is joining the World Sleep Society in celebrating World Sleep Day by offering an interactive activity toolkit inspired by the theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better.” The AASM Foundation’s World Sleep Day toolkit includes family-friendly activities such as educational resources and a [...]
