SLEEP 2025 Funded Abstracts and Presentations

The following is a listing of the research projects supported by the AASM Foundation that will be presented during SLEEP 2025. The bolded name in the author listing denotes the grant recipient.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

ORAL PRESENTATION

4:45PM – 5:00 PM

Comparing Post-prandial Glycemia After Late Eating vs Late Sleep: Preliminary Results from a Randomized Crossover Study

Duan D; Mavronis A; Pham L; Jun J
Abstract #0007 – Oral Session #O-02
2022 Bridge to Success Grant for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators

Monday, June 9, 2025

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Nocturnal Sleep Stage Stability Features in Unexplained Hypersomnolence

Rumble M; Vascan AM; Tran K; Prairie M; Love J; Plante D
Abstract # 0800 – Oral Session O-03
2016 Strategic Research Grant

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Associations Between REM OSA, White Matter Microstructure, and Cognition in Community-Dwelling Cognitively Unimpaired Older Adults

Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Bernard M; Dominguez J; McCray R; Valkanova E; Figueredo L; Kam K; Mullins A; Parekh A; Jean-Louis G; Varga A; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0600 – Oral Session # O-06
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Clouded Cognitive Awareness: The Role of Subjective and Objective Sleep in Older Adults’ Awareness of Cognitive Functioning

Costa A; McCrae C; Curtis A
Abstract # 0101 – Oral Session # O-07
2021 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Associations Between Limbic White Matter Track Integrity and Cognition in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

McCray R; Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Bernard M; Sogade A; Weisgerber E; McBride J; Kim H; Nnajiofor C; Valkanova E; Turner E; Bubu O
Abstract # 0601 – Oral Session # O-06
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Challenging the 90-Day CPAP Adherence Standard: Insights into Disparities and Healthcare Inequities

Hwang D; Ayappa I; Billings M; Sawyer A; Yan R; Shi J; Klimper M; Hwang N; Becker K; Kim J; Sekhon A; Woodrum R; Patel S
Abstract # 0713 – Poster Session # P-10
2019 Strategic Research Grant

Age- and Sex-Specific Relationship of Sleep Apnea-Specific Heart Rate Response and Atrial Fibrillation Incidence

Heinzinger C; Lima Diniz Araujo M; Ryan D; Bena J; Thompson N; Milinovich A; Foldvary-Schaefer N; Van Wagoner D; Chung M; Mehra R
Abstract # 1096 – Poster Session # P-11
2023 Physician Scientist Training Grant

Sleep Apnea-Specific Hypoxic Burden as a Predictor of Incident Heart Failure Compared to Traditional Measures

Almegdadi A; Lima Diniz Araujo M; Ryan D; Bena J; Thompson N; Milinovich A; Mehra R; Foldvary-Schaefer N; Faulx M; Heinzinger C
Abstract # 1099 – Poster Session # P-11
2023 Physician Scientist Training Grant

Sipping, Sleeping, and Sex Differences: Alcohol’s Impact on Polysomnographic Sleep and Spectral Activity in Older Adults

Curtis A; Miller MB; Costa A; Musich M; Rzeppa C; McCrae C
Abstract # 0916 – Poster Session # P-14
2021 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Distinguishing Patterns of Comorbidity Progression in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Real-World Data

Goodman M; Alex R; Sands S; Azarbarzin A; Dunham K; Batool-Anwar S; Pavlova M; Epstein L; Redline S; Cade B
Abstract # 1150 – Poster Session # P-11
2024 Strategic Research Grant

Demographic, Clinical, and Treatment Characteristics in a Large Cohort of Patients Evaluated for Sleep Apnea

Perez K; Seifert S; Shah M; Patel I; Patel S
Abstract # 0639 – Poster Session # P-09
2018 American Board of Sleep Medicine Junior Faculty Grant

Daily Associations Between Sleep and Oppositional Behaviors in Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Stearns M; McGovney K; Craggs J; Bell D; Gozal D; McCrae C
Abstract # 1025 – Poster Session # P-07
2022 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Post-Discharge Telemedicine Motivational Enhancement in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Randomized Clinical Trial

Pena Orbea C; Hsich E; Drerup M; Khayat R; Bena J; Ryan D; Mehra R
Abstract # 1121 – Poster Session # P-11
2020 American Board of Sleep Medicine Junior Faculty Grant

Nocturnal Blood Pressure as an Emerging Biosignal in Sleep

Cho Y; Swierz J; Ananth R; Levendovszky S; Kapur V; Palen B; Lim M; Iliff J
Abstract # 0147 – Poster Session # P-02
2023 Physician Scientist Training Grant

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Comparing Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Specificity of Actigraphy to Polysomnography in Cognitively Normal Older Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Bernard M; Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Akinluyi T; Ojemen N; Figueredo L; McBride E; Varga A; Jean-Louis G; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0630 – Oral Session # O-12
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Challenging the 90-Day CPAP Adherence Standard: Insights into Disparities and Healthcare Inequities

Hwang D; Ayappa I; Billings M; Sawyer A; Yan R; Shi J; Klimper M; Hwang N; Becker K; Kim J; Sekhon A; Woodrum R; Patel S
Abstract # 0713 – Oral Session # O-13
2019 Strategic Research Grant

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Clouded Cognitive Awareness: The Role of Subjective and Objective Sleep in Older Adults’ Awareness of Cognitive Functioning

Costa A; McCrae C; Curtis A
Abstract # 0101 – Poster Session # P-21
2021 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Associations Between REM OSA, White Matter Microstructure, and Cognition in Community-Dwelling Cognitively Unimpaired Older Adults

Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Bernard M; Dominguez J; McCray R; Valkanova E; Figueredo L; Kam K; Mullins A; Parekh A; Jean-Louis G; Varga A; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0600 – Poster Session # P-31
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Associations Between Limbic White Matter Track Integrity and Cognition in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

McCray R; Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Bernard M; Sogade A; Weisgerber E; McBride J; Kim H; Nnajiofor C; Valkanova E; Turner E; Bubu O
Abstract # 0601 – Poster Session # P-31
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Effect of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Hypoxic Burden: Analysis of the STAR Trial

Azarbarzin A; Op de Beeck S; Esmaeili N; Xu J; Vanderveken O; Huyett P; Soose R; Dedhia R; Strollo P
Abstract # 0720 – Poster Session # P-32
2022 Strategic Research Grant

Proteomic Profiling in Restless Legs Syndrome

Cederberg K; Rotter J; Rich S; Ganz P; Mignot E
Abstract # 0913 – Poster Session # P-33
2023 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Use of Apple Watch to Optimize Light Therapy and Reduce Circadian Misalignment for Night Shift Workers

Treger M; Pockrass A; Peeran I; Van Rossen V; Wernette E; Drake C; Walch O; Cheng P
Abstract # 0883 – Poster Session # P-27
2021 Strategic Research Grant

Acutely Delaying Sleep Onset Causes Dynamic Changes in Sleep Architecture: Insights from a Randomized Crossover Study

Jun J; Duan D; Sgambati F; Pham L
Abstract # 0050 – Poster Session # P-24
2022 Bridge to Success Grant for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators

OSA Influences Locus Coeruleus Structural Integrity on 7T MRI in Cognitively Normal Older Adults

Kam K; Gaggi N; Valencia D; Hishinuma S; Parekh A; Iosifescu D; Blessing E; Bubu O; Osorio R; Andrew L; Varga A
Abstract # 0612 – Poster Session # P-31
2021 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improves Pain Sequelae in Traumatic Brain Injury: Preliminary Subgroup Analyses

Altier H; Joo E; Maybrier H; Sharma A; Leoutsakos J; Rao V; Gamaldo C; Salas R; Pham L; Peters M; Roy D; Campbell C; Smith M; Buenaver L
Abstract # 0577 – Poster Session # P-28
2015 Strategic Research Grant

Associations Between Rest-activity Rhythms and Diet Quality in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Potts K; Kianersi S; Faquih T; Xiao Q; Mossavar-Rahmani Y; Sotres-Alvarez D; Patel S; Huang T; Redline S; Wang H
Abstract # 0039 – Poster Session # P-24

2023 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Enhancing Cultural and Linguistic Relevance of a PAP Telemanagement Intervention

Watach A; Saconi B; Perales-Puchalt J; Baker C; Mazzotti D; Mora J; Esparis B; Pulgar M; Borrega B; Klimper M; Jara J; Hwang D; Sawyer A; Ramirez M
Abstract # 1343 – Poster Session # P-35
2022 Strategic Research Grant

Actigraphy-Based Sleep Irregularity Measures and Cardiometabolic Imaging Biomarkers Using PET/MRI: A Descriptive Analysis

Gaynor-Sodeifi K; Xu B; Patel H; Robson P; Fayad Z; Ayappa A; Shah N; Kundel V
Abstract # 1127 – Poster Session # P-36
2022 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Preliminary Investigation into the Effects of CBT-I on Subjective Insomnia and Circadian Rest/Activity Rhythms in Persons with TBI

Maybrier H; Altier H; Joo E; Campbell C; Smith M; Spira A; Buenaver L
Abstract # 0572 – Poster Session # P-28
2015 Strategic Research Grant

Development of a Tailored Digital CBT-I Pilot Intervention in Older U.S. Latino Surgical Patients

Castillo Suárez A; Gao C; Jimenez Gallardo M; Charles A; Li P; Hu K; Winkelman J; Gao L
Abstract # 0584 – Poster Session # P-28
2024 Diversity Supplement Grant

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Effect of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Hypoxic Burden: Analysis of the STAR Trial

Azarbarzin A; Op de Beeck S; Esmaeili N; Xu J; Vanderveken O; Huyett P; Soose R; Dedhia R; Strollo P
Abstract # 0720 – Oral Session # O-16
2022 Strategic Research Grant

The Dynamic Interplay Between Undergraduates’ Economic Stressors and Sleep Captured Through Multi-Night Ambulatory Sleep EEG

Peltz J; Gamez G; Ramadan N; Powley O; Licata A
Abstract # 1238 – Oral Session # O-18
2023 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Age- and Sex-Specific Relationship of Sleep Apnea-Specific Heart Rate Response and Atrial Fibrillation Incidence

Heinzinger C; Lima Diniz Araujo M; Ryan D; Bena J; Thompson N; Milinovich A; Foldvary-Schaefer N; Van Wagoner D; Chung M; Mehra R
Abstract # 1096 – Oral Session # O-25
2023 Physician Scientist Training Grant

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Sleep Apnea-Specific Hypoxic Burden as a Predictor of Incident Heart Failure Compared to Traditional Measures

Almegdadi A; Lima Diniz Araujo M; Ryan D; Bena J; Thompson N; Milinovich A; Mehra R; Foldvary-Schaefer N; Faulx M; Heinzinger C
Abstract # 1099 – Oral Session # O-25
2023 Physician Scientist Training Grant

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Comparing Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Specificity of Actigraphy to Polysomnography in Cognitively Normal Older Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Bernard M; Gills J; Shah S; Briggs A; Akinluyi T; Ojemen N; Figueredo L; McBride E; Varga A; Jean-Louis G; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0630 – Poster Session # P-49
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

The Dynamic Interplay Between Undergraduates’ Economic Stressors and Sleep Captured Through Multi-Night Ambulatory Sleep EEG

Peltz J; Gamez G; Ramadan N; Powley O; Licata A
Abstract # 1238 – Poster Session # P-48
2023 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Inevstigators

Daily Alcohol Use Moderates the Daily Relationship Between Fatigue and Sleep Among Heavy-Drinking Veterans

Tracy E; So C; Shoemaker S; Borsari B; McCrae C; Miller M B
Abstract # 1246 – Poster Session # P-48
2018 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Subcortical Dynamics During Failures in Maintaining Alertness After Sleep Restriction in the Human Brain

Beldzik E; Gomez D; Cicero N; Yang Z; Iglesias J; Edlow B; Lewis L
Abstract # 0280 – Poster Session # P-39
2023 Strategic Research Grant

The Impact of Chronic Rhinosinusitis on Insomnia Symptoms and Sleep Duration in World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers

Romero Castillo H; Ravi S S; Martillo K; De Resende A; Legard A; Romero Castillo F; Mullins A; Rapoport D; Varga A; Parekh A; de la Hoz R; Lu S-e; Lin F; Sunderram J; Ayappa I
Abstract # 1157 – Poster Session # P-53
2024 Diversity Supplement Grant

Exploring the Sex-Dependent Association Between Napping and Cardiovascular Function Among Older Adults

Rodriguez S; Costa A; McCrae C; Curtis A
Abstract # 0346 – Poster Session # P-40
2021 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

The Treatment Preferences for Comorbid Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PRO-CON OSA) Survey

Khalaf A; Tripipitsiriwat A; Finch C; Page K; Donovan L; Orr J; Owens R; Lindsell C; Martin J; Malhotra A; Schmickl C
Abstract # 0787 – Poster Session # P-50
2022 American Board of Sleep Medicine Junior Faculty Grant

Rates of Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (COMISA) in Two Different Traumatic Brain Injury Populations: Military and Civilian

Joo E; Altier H; Maybrier H; Sgambati F; Pham L; Ermer E; Harcum S; Gbade-Alabi S; Pasquina P; McCann U; Smith M; Castillo R; Allen L; Wallace D; Buenaver L
Abstract # 0597 – Poster Session # P-45
2015 Strategic Research Grant

Psychometric Evaluation of the Structured Clinical Interview for Sleep Disorders-Revised (SCISD-R): A Reliability Study

Campbell R; Pruiksma K; Dietch J; Wilkerson A; Wardle-Pinkston S; Nagy S; Emert S; Leete J; Lara H; Kim K; Palmer J; Benjamin J; Taylor D
Abstract # 0506 – Poster Session # P-45
2024 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Objectively-assessed Napping Behaviors Predict Mortality in Middle-to-older Aged Adults

Gao C; Cai R; Zheng X; Gao L; Hu K; Li P
Abstract # 0350 – Poster Session # P-40
2022 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Race and Sex-specific Associations of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Subjective Cognitive Decline in a Sample of Community-Dwelling Older-Adults

Briggs A; Gills J; Bernard M; Figueredo L; Dominguez J; Weisgerber E; Barry F; Valkanova E; Turner E; Jean-Louis G; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0970 – Poster Session # P-52
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Measuring Sleep Between Sex: Accuracy, Sensitivity, and Specificity of Wrist Actigraphy Compared to Polysomnography

Dharmapuri A; Gills J; Mareedu S; Dhingra M; Bernard M; Shah S; Briggs A; Figueredo L; McBride J; Valkanova E; Turner A; Varga A; Jean-Louis G; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0700 – Poster Session # P-49
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Concordance of PSG and Actigraphic Measurement of Sleep and Wake in a Preliminary Sample of Cognitive Normal Black/African American Older Adults

Shah S; Gills J; Briggs A; Bernard M; Dominguez J; Browne L; Valkanova E; Kam K; Mullins A; Parekh A; Jean-Louis G; Turner A; Varga A; Osorio R; Bubu O
Abstract # 0703 – Poster Session # P-49
2020 Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators

Deep Learning Models to Identify Insomnia Using Heart Rate Data During Wake Before Sleep Onset

Ma Y; Chen J; Xu W; Yu C-H
Abstract # 0512 – Poster Session # P-45
2022 Focused Projects Grant for Junior Investigators

Finding the Right Match: The More the Merrier?

Chun V; Badami V; Ryden A; Zeidler M
Abstract # 1374 – Poster Session # P-55
2019 Strategic Research Grant

Past AASM Foundation-Funded SLEEP Research