We have a national crisis of poor sleep and undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders, creating a considerable need to address the gaps in knowledge that impact patient care. In 2018 the National Institutes of Health projected that funding for sleep research will decrease by [...]
The AASM Foundation congratulates Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, who was elected by the Board of Directors to the position of President in June 2020. Dr. Shelgikar completed her medical degree at Wayne State University, neurology residency at Emory University and sleep medicine fellowship [...]
Faculty at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine and Miami VA Healthcare System joined together to make a special $1,600 donation to honor three fellows that recently completed their year-long sleep medicine fellowship training program. “I would like to say thank [...]
Dear Colleague: Thank you so much for continuing to support the AASM Foundation during these unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty have created a challenging environment for everyone. We have seen significant changes in how health care providers can safely interact with [...]
Join our annual campaign for sleep health with a contribution. Each person that donates $250 or more will receive a special thank you gift with your choice of the following options: A trendy white 20z tumbler that features the AASM Foundation’s logo. Durable, double-wall stainless steel [...]
Watch the recording of the webinar Charitable Planning: Gifts that Keep on Giving, presented by the AASM Foundation and the SRS Foundation. This webinar explains: Charitable giving and tax considerations Why you should plan your estate Understanding the estate planning process Considerations for various [...]
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the AASM Foundation are offering relief funding through new programs created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are now available from the AASM for state and regional sleep societies and from the AASM [...]
The AASM Foundation awarded $400,000 in career development awards to support sleep physician scientists at various stages of their careers. The funded projects will explore the relationship between sleep and type 1 diabetes, investigate the use of wearable light in the treatment of postpartum [...]
The AASM Foundation and the SRS Foundation are jointly sponsoring a special webinar that will provide an in-depth review of charitable contributions and explore the benefits of annual giving and estate planning. Please join Ron Paprocki, CEO of MEDIQUS Asset Advisors, Inc. for an [...]
Photo includes, Kori Ascher, DO and James A. Rowley, MD Just Breathe Miami is an organization founded by Kori Ascher, DO, to raise funds to support pulmonary disease awareness and education. The goal of the organization is to provide a unique opportunity for medical [...]
