Dr. Thomas Penzel graduated from physics (1986), human biology (1991), and physiology (1995) at the University Marburg, Germany. In 1997 he received a certificate for sleep medicine. In 2001 he became Professor at the University of Marburg. In 2006 he moved to Berlin joining the interdisciplinary sleep medicine center at the Charite university hospital where he is the scientific director of the sleep center. In 2001 he received the Bial award for clinical medicine in Portugal, in 2008 the Bill Gruen Award by the Sleep Research Society, in 2012 the Somnus Award in Germany, and in 2014 the distinguished development
Dr. Thomas Penzel graduated from physics (1986), human biology (1991), and physiology (1995) at the University Marburg, Germany. In 1997 he received a certificate for sleep medicine. In 2001 he became Professor at the University of Marburg. In 2006 he moved to Berlin joining the interdisciplinary sleep medicine center at the Charite university hospital where he is the scientific director of the sleep center. In 2001 he received the Bial award for clinical medicine in Portugal, in 2008 the Bill Gruen Award by the Sleep Research Society, in 2012 the Somnus Award in Germany, and in 2014 the distinguished development award by the Chinese sleep research society. He is the treasurer of the WASM, president of the International Sleep Science and technology association (ISSTA), the secretary of the German Sleep Society (DGSM), and the chair of the sleep medicine committee of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS). His research focus is on new methods in sleep recording and cardiovascular consequences of sleep disorders. His research is on normal sleep and sleep disorders and covers all aspects such as sleep apnea, insomnia, movement disorders during sleep, narcolepsy, and parasomnias.
Dr. Scicchitano Pietro is a Medical Doctor in the Cardiology Department of San Giacomo Hospital, Monopoli (BA), Italy. Since 2012, he is a member of the Working Group on Acute Cardiac Care - European Society of Cardiology, The Membership Working Group on Peripheral Circulation - European Society of Cardiology and of member of the Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology - European Society of Cardiology. Since 2013, he is a member of the directive nucleo of Hypertension, Prevention and Rehabilitation Group of Italian Society of Cardiology. He is a author of 48 full article in International Scientific Journals; 67
Dr. Scicchitano Pietro is a Medical Doctor in the Cardiology Department of San Giacomo Hospital, Monopoli (BA), Italy. Since 2012, he is a member of the Working Group on Acute Cardiac Care - European Society of Cardiology, The Membership Working Group on Peripheral Circulation - European Society of Cardiology and of member of the Working Group on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology - European Society of Cardiology. Since 2013, he is a member of the directive nucleo of Hypertension, Prevention and Rehabilitation Group of Italian Society of Cardiology. He is a author of 48 full article in International Scientific Journals; 67 abstracts published in International Journals; 3 chapters of scientific book. His research areas: cardiovascular diseases, preventive cardiology, non invasive assessment, echocardiography, endothelial function, anticoagulants, respiratory diseases.
Dr. Janos Juhasz is a Head of Deptartment of Pulmonology, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Klinikum Werra-Meissner Gmbh, Eschwege, Germany. He got his PhD degree at the Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary; title of the dissertation: The clinical evaluation of diagnosis and therapy of obstructive sleep apnea. His professional associations include German Respiratory Society; German Sleep Society; 1994 Member of the Presidential Board of the Hungarian Respiratory Society; American College of Chest Physicians; European Respiratory Society (ERS). His Research interests are Physiology and conrtrol of breathing during sleep, the impact of nasal CPAP/BiPAP on
Dr. Janos Juhasz is a Head of Deptartment of Pulmonology, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine, Klinikum Werra-Meissner Gmbh, Eschwege, Germany. He got his PhD degree at the Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, Hungary; title of the dissertation: The clinical evaluation of diagnosis and therapy of obstructive sleep apnea. His professional associations include German Respiratory Society; German Sleep Society; 1994 Member of the Presidential Board of the Hungarian Respiratory Society; American College of Chest Physicians; European Respiratory Society (ERS). His Research interests are Physiology and conrtrol of breathing during sleep, the impact of nasal CPAP/BiPAP on breathing pattern and breathing mechanics, the impact of upper airway obstruction on breathing mechanics, interactions between breathing efforts and pulmonary hemodynamic changes during obstructive apnea; the effects of pulmonary mechanics on pulmonary circulation, pathophysiology of breathing disorders at high altitude, alternative therapies for OSA.
Dr. Xianchen Liu is Professor of Epidemiology, Psychiatry, and Clinical Pharmacy of Shandong University School of Public Health and University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. He obtained his medical degree from Shandong Medical University and PhD in psychiatric epidemiology at University of Tokyo. He did postdocs in sleep medicine at Japanese NIMH and pediatric epidemiology at US NIH. His clinical and research interests and experiences include sleep disorders, mood disorders, youth risk behaviors, sleep and health, clinical and community-based interventions, health outcomes, clinical pharmacy, and psychiatric epidemiology. For over 25 years, he has done clinical and epidemiological research in China, Japan,
Dr. Xianchen Liu is Professor of Epidemiology, Psychiatry, and Clinical Pharmacy of Shandong University School of Public Health and University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. He obtained his medical degree from Shandong Medical University and PhD in psychiatric epidemiology at University of Tokyo. He did postdocs in sleep medicine at Japanese NIMH and pediatric epidemiology at US NIH. His clinical and research interests and experiences include sleep disorders, mood disorders, youth risk behaviors, sleep and health, clinical and community-based interventions, health outcomes, clinical pharmacy, and psychiatric epidemiology. For over 25 years, he has done clinical and epidemiological research in China, Japan, and the US. He is a pioneer of sleep epidemiology in Chinese children and adolescents. He has more than 140 papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as Advisory Board of SLEEP AND BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS.
Dr. Roy G. Beran is a Professor in The School of Medicine, Griffith University, Queensland. His qualifications are MBBS, MD, FRACP, FRACGP, Grad. Dip. Tertiary Ed., Grad. Dip. Further Ed., FAFPHM, FACLM, FRCP, FACBS, B Leg. S, MHL and FFFLM (Hon). He is also a Consultant neurologist and sleep physician; Conjoint Professor, University of New South Wales; Councillor Australasian College of Legal Medicine, (past President); Secretary General, World Association for Medical Law. He is also a member of Australian & New Zealand Association of Neurologists and Corresponding Fellow American Academy Neurology. He Contributed >280 papers, letters book chapters; presented
Dr. Roy G. Beran is a Professor in The School of Medicine, Griffith University, Queensland. His qualifications are MBBS, MD, FRACP, FRACGP, Grad. Dip. Tertiary Ed., Grad. Dip. Further Ed., FAFPHM, FACLM, FRCP, FACBS, B Leg. S, MHL and FFFLM (Hon). He is also a Consultant neurologist and sleep physician; Conjoint Professor, University of New South Wales; Councillor Australasian College of Legal Medicine, (past President); Secretary General, World Association for Medical Law. He is also a member of Australian & New Zealand Association of Neurologists and Corresponding Fellow American Academy Neurology. He Contributed >280 papers, letters book chapters; presented more than 350 papers; wrote/edited 15 books.
Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez is Psychologist and holds a PhD. in Biomedical Sciences, both degrees obtained by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Upon graduating doctor, hold a postdoctoral stay at the Harvard Medical School. Upon his return to Mexico, he became a Research Associate at the Institute of Cellular Physiology, UNAM (Mexico City. Mexico). Later, he worked as Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Campeche (Campeche, Campeche. Mexico). Currently, Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez is Full Professor as well as Research Coordinator at the School of Medicine at the Universidad Anahuac Mayab (Merida, Yucatan. Mexico). Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez has
Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez is Psychologist and holds a PhD. in Biomedical Sciences, both degrees obtained by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Upon graduating doctor, hold a postdoctoral stay at the Harvard Medical School. Upon his return to Mexico, he became a Research Associate at the Institute of Cellular Physiology, UNAM (Mexico City. Mexico). Later, he worked as Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Campeche (Campeche, Campeche. Mexico). Currently, Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez is Full Professor as well as Research Coordinator at the School of Medicine at the Universidad Anahuac Mayab (Merida, Yucatan. Mexico). Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez has participated in various academic activities, from teaching at Bachelor level to coordinate postgraduate courses. He also belongs to the Editorial board of journals such as PLoS ONE, Frontiers, Journal of Neurology, The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, among others. His scientific production includes over 40 peer-reviewed papers published in scientific journals, 10 chapters in books and numerous attendances at conferences, both domestic and international. Additionally, he is an active member of several scientific societies, including the Mexican Society for Research and Sleep Medicine, Society for Neuroscience and the Sleep Research Society. Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez has received academic awards such as '2003 Young Investigator Award' given by the World Federation of Sleep Research Societies, and the 'Young Investigator Honorable Mention 2004' awarded by the Sleep Research Society. He is also a member of the National System of Researchers in Mexico (Level 1). The research lines developed by Dr. Murillo-Rodriguez include the study of the neurobiological mechanisms activated by endogenous marijuana-like compounds and their effects on sleep.
Dr. Kwang Ik Yang is a Professor at Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital. He received his PhD. degree from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Korea in 2004. He trained in Epilepsy program at Department of Neurology, Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Mentor, Byung In Lee); Sleep disorders center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA (Mentor, Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer). From 2009-2013 he worked as an Associate professor at Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine. He is a Chair of Scientific Committee in Korean Society of Sleep Medicine; Education
Dr. Kwang Ik Yang is a Professor at Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital. He received his PhD. degree from Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Korea in 2004. He trained in Epilepsy program at Department of Neurology, Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea (Mentor, Byung In Lee); Sleep disorders center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA (Mentor, Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer). From 2009-2013 he worked as an Associate professor at Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine. He is a Chair of Scientific Committee in Korean Society of Sleep Medicine; Education Committee in Korean Sleep Research Society. He is also a Member of Research Committee in Korean Sleep Research Society; American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Li Li received M.D. degree in 1988 from China Medical University (CMU), and obtained Ph.D. degree in 2001 from Fuwai Hospital & Cardiovascular Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical University (PUMU). During her Ph.D. course, Dr. Li found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was one of main risk factors of secondary hypertension. Then she started to research the effect of sleep apnea on cardiovascular diseases. She was the first person to apply the auto-CPAP to the heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) in China. She also studied the role of OSA on arrhythmia including
Dr. Li Li received M.D. degree in 1988 from China Medical University (CMU), and obtained Ph.D. degree in 2001 from Fuwai Hospital & Cardiovascular Institute, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical University (PUMU). During her Ph.D. course, Dr. Li found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was one of main risk factors of secondary hypertension. Then she started to research the effect of sleep apnea on cardiovascular diseases. She was the first person to apply the auto-CPAP to the heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) in China. She also studied the role of OSA on arrhythmia including brady-arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation (AF). These interests made her gain many opportunities for further training successfully, such as in Sydney University in Australia and Texas Medical Center in USA. It is the relationship between the OSA and cardiovascular diseases that captured her research interest all the time and she published more than 20 articles on journals. Dr. Li currently is a specialist in cardiology and sleep medicine in Beijing Tong Ren Hospital and medical director in Beijing Heartonline Science and Technology Company (www.heartonline.cn). She is member of training team of National Center for Cardiovascular Disease (NCCD), Ministry of Health, China; member of fourth and fifth council of Chinese Hypertension League (CHL); member of clinical teaching group, Capital University of Medical Sciences (CUMS). She is also special reviewer for many journals including Chinese Journal of Clinicians, Chinese Journal of Multiple Organ Diseases in the Elderly, Chinese Journal of General Practitioners, and Global Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases.
Dr. Hsu, Pon Poh is currently the Chief and Senior Consultant Surgeon, ENT Department, Assistant Chairman, Medical Board, Director Integrated Sleep Service, Chairman International Liaison Unit, Past Advisor & Chairman for Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. In addition, he is also a visiting Professor to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and University-Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He also serves in various Ministry & Health Clusters' appointments in Singapore. He graduated with MB ChB in 1993, obtained two Surgical Fellowships from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow in 1998. He also had his post-graduate training at Singapore, UK, and USA. He received his
Dr. Hsu, Pon Poh is currently the Chief and Senior Consultant Surgeon, ENT Department, Assistant Chairman, Medical Board, Director Integrated Sleep Service, Chairman International Liaison Unit, Past Advisor & Chairman for Research, Changi General Hospital, Singapore. In addition, he is also a visiting Professor to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and University-Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He also serves in various Ministry & Health Clusters' appointments in Singapore. He graduated with MB ChB in 1993, obtained two Surgical Fellowships from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Glasgow in 1998. He also had his post-graduate training at Singapore, UK, and USA. He received his third Fellowship from Academy of Medicine, Singapore in 2002 and his Research Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) in 2003, a post-graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management in 2010. He has published in various peer review journals, received numerous international, local awards & invited lectureships, and serves as a reviewer/editor for various academic journals.
S.R. Pandi-Perumal, M.Sc, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Somnogen Canada Inc, a Canadian Corporation. He is a well-recognized sleep researcher both nationally and internationally, and has authored over 100 publications in the field of sleep and biological rhythms. He is a well-known editor in the field of sleep medicine and has edited 25 volumes dealing with various sleep-related topics. He had an honorable mention in the New York Times in 2004. India International Friendship Society awarded 'Bharat Gaurav award' in 2013. His online biography can be viewed at: http://pandi-perumal.blogspot.com
S.R. Pandi-Perumal, M.Sc, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Somnogen Canada Inc, a Canadian Corporation. He is a well-recognized sleep researcher both nationally and internationally, and has authored over 100 publications in the field of sleep and biological rhythms. He is a well-known editor in the field of sleep medicine and has edited 25 volumes dealing with various sleep-related topics. He had an honorable mention in the New York Times in 2004. India International Friendship Society awarded 'Bharat Gaurav award' in 2013. His online biography can be viewed at: http://pandi-perumal.blogspot.com
Caterina Lombardo was born in Agrigento (14/03/1965). She graduated in Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome (110/110 with honours). She obtained her PhD in Clinical and Experimental Psychology at the University of Palermo and had a post doctoral fellowship at the University of Florence. From 2001 to 2007 she was Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of Sapienza University of Rome. From March 2007 to nowadays she is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Psychology of Sapienza University of Rome, where she holds the following courses: Psychological Assessment and psychopathology, addressed to master clinical
Caterina Lombardo was born in Agrigento (14/03/1965). She graduated in Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome (110/110 with honours). She obtained her PhD in Clinical and Experimental Psychology at the University of Palermo and had a post doctoral fellowship at the University of Florence. From 2001 to 2007 she was Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of Sapienza University of Rome. From March 2007 to nowadays she is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Psychology of Sapienza University of Rome, where she holds the following courses: Psychological Assessment and psychopathology, addressed to master clinical psychology students; Clinical psychology, addressed to bachelor clinical psychology students; CBT practice, addressed to post graduate students. She is Director of the Laboratory of Clinical Psychophysiology. She is licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist. Her research interests: Development and validation of clinical interview and self-report clinical scales, Evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, Risk factors for sleep and eating disorders,Perception, regulation and psychophysiological correlates of emotions, Perfectionism in psychopathology, Depression.
Dr. Nikolaos Papanas is an Associate Professor in Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. He completed his Doctoral Thesis in Democritus University of Thrace. He also served as doctor in Military service in the Greek Army. His scientific associations include Neuropathy Study Group of the German Diabetes Association ans Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. His research Interest: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic complications, Diabetic foot, Diabetic neuropathy, Medical writing, Vascular disease.
Dr. Nikolaos Papanas is an Associate Professor in Internal Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. He completed his Doctoral Thesis in Democritus University of Thrace. He also served as doctor in Military service in the Greek Army. His scientific associations include Neuropathy Study Group of the German Diabetes Association ans Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. His research Interest: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic complications, Diabetic foot, Diabetic neuropathy, Medical writing, Vascular disease.
I was born in Catania (Italy) in 1982. I am Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Researcher at the Department of Neurology I.C. of the 'Oasi' Institute for Research on Mental Retardation and Brain Aging (I.R.C.C.S.) in Troina, Italy. After graduation with honors in Medicine in 2007, I trained at the School of Neurology of the University of Catania, and I am now a PhD Student at the same Institution. I specialized in cerebrovascular diseases and Neurosonology at the 'Stroke Unit' based on the 'Sant'Andrea Civic Hospital' in La Spezia (Italy). As visiting clinical research Fellow, I further trained at the Department
I was born in Catania (Italy) in 1982. I am Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Researcher at the Department of Neurology I.C. of the 'Oasi' Institute for Research on Mental Retardation and Brain Aging (I.R.C.C.S.) in Troina, Italy. After graduation with honors in Medicine in 2007, I trained at the School of Neurology of the University of Catania, and I am now a PhD Student at the same Institution. I specialized in cerebrovascular diseases and Neurosonology at the 'Stroke Unit' based on the 'Sant'Andrea Civic Hospital' in La Spezia (Italy). As visiting clinical research Fellow, I further trained at the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology of the 'Royal Victoria Infirmary' and at the Department of Neuroscience, Newcastle University (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK). In 2013 I was selected for one the six scientific Fellowships promoted by the European Federation of Neurological Societies' (EFNS), with a project titled 'Visual hallucinations in dementia with Lewy bodies: a combined TMS/EEG study.' I have co-authored more than 50 publications in international refereed scientific Journals and Conferences and I am also Editorial Board member and Reviewer of several international Journals. My main clinical interests are: cerebrovascular diseases, vascular-related cognitive impairments, neuropsychiatric diseases, Clinical Neurophysiology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and, more recently, sleep disorders and gluten-related neuropathology. My current scientific activity focuses on the neurophysiological evaluation of cognitive and mood behavioral characteristics of different neurological and psychiatric diseases. In the last years, our research group has applied electrophysiological investigations and techniques of non-invasive brain stimulation in different clinical contexts, such as cerebrovascular diseases, cognitive impairment, sleep disorders and major depression. In particular, the study of cortical excitability to TMS revealed further insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms and neurochemical basis underlying these conditions. This activity is reflected in scientific publications in international peerreviewed indexed journals and by communications and poster presentations in national and international Meetings. More recently, I am carrying forward investigations based on integration of different neurophysiological methods (TMS-EEG) for the experimental study of the processes underlying neurotransmission and cortical plasticity specifically involved in the regulation of sleep and cognitive functions in both normal and pathological conditions.
Domenico De Berardis was born in Novembre 20, 1968. He holds both the Ph.D. and M.D. degrees, works as Psychiatrist in the 'real world' clinical practice at the NHS Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service of Diagnosis and Treatment, Hospital 'G. Mazzini', ASL 4 Teramo, Italy and collaborates independently with the Institute of Psychiatry of G. d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara, Italy. He is specialized in Medicina delle Farmacotossicodipendenze, has attained a Ph.D. in 'Functional Neuroimaging' at the Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB) of the University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti and achieved a master in 'Clinical Psychopharmacology' at the Scientific Institute
Domenico De Berardis was born in Novembre 20, 1968. He holds both the Ph.D. and M.D. degrees, works as Psychiatrist in the 'real world' clinical practice at the NHS Department of Mental Health, Psychiatric Service of Diagnosis and Treatment, Hospital 'G. Mazzini', ASL 4 Teramo, Italy and collaborates independently with the Institute of Psychiatry of G. d'Annunzio University Chieti-Pescara, Italy. He is specialized in Medicina delle Farmacotossicodipendenze, has attained a Ph.D. in 'Functional Neuroimaging' at the Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB) of the University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti and achieved a master in 'Clinical Psychopharmacology' at the Scientific Institute and University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan. He has also achieved a master in 'Healthcare Communication' in 2013 at University of Teramo and had attended in the same year the 'Schizophrenia Masterclass' at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona (director: Prof. E. Vieta). He is specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and works also as psychotherapist mainly treating patients with personality disorders and OCD. He is the principal investigator of several research projects, mostly related to alexithymia, anxiety disorders, suicide, schizophrenia, neuroimaging, and clinical psychopharmacology. He has published over 60 articles with impact factor, for an h-index of 17, and has frequently participated in national and international congresses as a speaker or through oral or written communications. These papers together with several book chapters reflect his main research lines and areas of recognized expertise on alexithymia, anxiety and mood disorders, functional magnetic resonance and clinical psychopharmacology. He regularly collaborates with professors and researchers from other universities in Italy and other European as well as US and Indian countries. His professional activities also include the reviewing of scientific manuscripts for high-impact journals and is a member of the Editorial Board of ISRN Psychiatry, Annals of Depression and Anxiety, International Journal of Clinical Toxicology, Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy Research and Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders. He is Associate Editor of Research and Advances in Psychiatry and Academic Editor of British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. Research interest: clinical psychiatry, alexithymia, anxiety disorder, mood disorders, schizophrenia, functional magnetic resonance, clinical psychopharmacology.
Dr. Jan Polak has obtained MD and PhD degrees at the Charles University in Prague. His research as well as clinical interests are focused on the regulation of adipose tissue endocrine and metabolic functions, with a special interest in mechanisms linking impaired adipose tissue metabolism with the development of insulin resistance and Type 2. diabetes. During his postdoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, he became interested in the mechanisms linking obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and sleep disorders with the development of metabolic impairments including Type 2 diabetes. In his research, he is using innovative in-vitro
Dr. Jan Polak has obtained MD and PhD degrees at the Charles University in Prague. His research as well as clinical interests are focused on the regulation of adipose tissue endocrine and metabolic functions, with a special interest in mechanisms linking impaired adipose tissue metabolism with the development of insulin resistance and Type 2. diabetes. During his postdoctoral training at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, he became interested in the mechanisms linking obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and sleep disorders with the development of metabolic impairments including Type 2 diabetes. In his research, he is using innovative in-vitro approaches (exposure of cultured cells to intermittent hypoxia), animal models as well as human volunteers and patients. His current research projects include investigation of the effects of OSA on lipolysis, fatty acids metabolism and endocrine production of adipose tissue.
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