Sleep Research Society

New Issue of SRS Bulletin Available Online!

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

SRS Bulletin is the official member publication of the Sleep Research Society. Each issue features the latest sleep research highlights, laboratory spotlights and news from SRS meetings.

NIH Releases Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has released the operating plan and mechanism table, which reflect the final numbers for fiscal year 2013, taking into account sequestration.

Funding Opportunity Announcement: Closing the Gap in Healthcare Disparities through Dissemination and Implementation of Patient Centered Outcomes Research (U18)

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The purpose of this FOA is to identify strategies to engage stakeholders through shared decision making that can be used to effectively implement interventions specific to health care delivery systems, clinicians, and/or patients that focus on the reduction of racial/ethnic healthcare disparities in under-resourced settings.

Attend SLEEP 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) will be held Saturday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Baltimore Convention Center

Chronobiology Summer School - July 21-26

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Learn about classic and current research on circadian rhythms. Collect and analyze data on yourself. Discuss your research with the international leaders in the field. Meet the next generation of outstanding chronobiologists. Visit Mammoth Cave where 75 years ago researchers demonstrated human circadian rhythms.

Early Career Development Research Award Applications due May 15!

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The deadline for applications for the SRSF/JAZZ Pharmaceutical Early Career Development Research Award is fast approaching. Please submit your application electronically to bmanning@srsnet.org no later than Thursday May 15, 2013.

SRSF announces JAZZ Pharmaceuticals early career development research awards

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Society Foundation is pleased to announce the SRSF/JAZZ Pharmaceuticals Early Career Development Research Awards. The goal of these mentored awards is to invest in promising early career researchers and assist with their transition into independence as junior investigators.

Attend SLEEP 2013 in Baltimore

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) will be held Saturday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Baltimore Convention Center. SLEEP is the only five-day meeting in the nation with scientific sessions and an exhibition hall focused solely on sleep medicine and sleep research.

Chronobiology summer school - July 21-26

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Learn about classic and current research on circadian rhythms. Collect and analyze data on yourself.

SRS election results

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS would like to thank you for your participation in the elections, which recently closed. We are pleased to announce the appointees for the 2013-2014 term.

Support NIH funding by urging your representative to sign the Markey-McKinley letter

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has begun the process of requesting funds from the United States government to continue its biomedical research endeavors. Representatives Ed Markey, D-Mass., and David McKinley, R-W.Va., have drafted a letter to Congress asking for $32 billion to support grants and biomedical research, funds that are necessary to make progress in such critical times for science and health research.

Submit SLEEP 2013 Late Breaking Abstracts

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The APSS is now accepting late-breaking abstract submissions for presentation at SLEEP 2013. Late-breaking abstracts should include high quality emerging data found between December 2012 and March 2013.

SRSF Announces Early Career Development Research Awards

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Register Today! Population Studies Workshop - July 28-31, 2013, Bethesda, MD

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is accepting applications from early-career level investigators with previous research experience to a conference designed to help you

NIH Launches Blog on Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NIH's Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) launches The Connector, a new blog featuring OBSSR Director Dr. Robert M. Kaplan's commentary, Director Connection.

Attend SLEEP 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) will be held Saturday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Renew Your SRS Membership for 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

You can now renew your Sleep Research Society (SRS) 2013 membership online! Renew today to continue receiving a complimentary subscription to SLEEP, opportunities for education and training, members only discounts on professional resources, national representation, and much more!

SRS Mourns the Loss of Peter Hauri, PhD

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

From 1982 - 1984, Hauri served as executive secretary of the Association for the Psychophysiological Study of Sleep, which is now the Sleep Research Society (SRS).

Functional Assays to Screen Genomic Hits (Phased Award, R21/R33)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites applications to conduct functional analyses of identified genetic variations related to heart, lung, blood and sleep phenotypes, using amenable in vitro or animal model systems.

Population Studies Workshop - July 28-31, 2013, Bethesda, MD

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is accepting applications from early-career level investigators with previous research experience to a conference designed to help you.

Dept. of Labor Seeking Comments on the American Time Use Survey

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) is the Nation's first federally administered, continuous survey on time use in the United States. It measures, for example, time spent with children, working, sleeping, or doing leisure activities.

PCORI Funding Announcement: Accelerating Patient-Centered Outcomes Research and Methodological Research

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Letters of intent (LOI) from researchers who intend to submit applications in response to the PCORI Funding Announcement (PFA) for Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research must be received by Tuesday, January 15, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Reserve Your Table at the SRS Trainee Symposia Series Career Development Fair, Saturday, June 1

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Winter Issue of SRS Bulletin is Published

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Volume 18, Issue 3 of the SRS Bulletin is now available. A few highlights from this issue include a summary of recent meetings at NIH and an article from the National Institute Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) on their interest in sleep & circadian research

Recent NICHD Director's Podcast Features Sleep Topics

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The November NICHD Director's podcast features presenters from a recent NICHD Exchange program, "Sleep: the ABC's of Zs."

Make Your Tax Deductible Donation to the SRSF by Dec. 31

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Make your tax deductible donation today to the Sleep Research Society Foundation. By donating before December 31, 2012 you ensure the use of the donation as a tax deduction for your 2012 tax return.

Call for Committee Volunteers

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Society invites members to volunteer to serve on a standing committee.

Holiday Greetings from the SRS

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Board of Directors, leadership and staff of the Sleep Research Society extend warm holiday greetings and best wishes for the New Year. In observance of the holidays, the SRS National Office will be closed Dec. 24-25.

Final Call for Nominations - SRS Officers & Directors

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Society is currently accepting nominations for service on the Board of Directors in the capacity of President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and Director-at-Large. To be considered for the positions, individuals must be full or emeritus members of the SRS and submit a letter of interest and short CV (2 pages) or NIH-format biosketch.

SRS Undergraduate Trainee Travel Award Offered for SLEEP 2013

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In an effort to reach out to outstanding Undergraduate Trainees, the SRS will is again sponsoring the Undergraduate Travel Award Program to support attendance at SLEEP 2013, the Annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in Baltimore, Maryland. Applications for this award are due Monday, February 11, 2013.

First Time Trainee Travel Awards Offered for SLEEP 2013

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS will be offering travel awards to help offset travel expenses for SLEEP 2013 to SRS Trainees who have not previously attended an Annual Meeting of the APSS (aka SLEEP Meeting). Click here for more details on how to apply for this award.

Call for Applications: SRS Young Investigator Award

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Society Young Investigator Award recognizes an outstanding research effort by new investigators in the field of sleep research. The basis for evaluation of candidates is a single publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The candidate should be the first author and the article must be published or officially accepted for publication by the application deadline. On the application deadline, the candidate must be within seven years of obtaining a terminal degree. Exceptions to this criterion will be considered for those applicants who feel that extenuating circumstances warrant such consideration. A letter detailing these considerations must be included with the application.

Education Research in Sleep Health and Sleep-Circadian Biology (R25)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites the submission of Education Research (R25) grant applications focused on scientific advances in sleep health and circadian and sleep biology.

Deadline Approaching for SLEEP 2013 Session Proposal Submissions

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

You are invited to submit an abstract or session proposal for SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS). SLEEP attracts the largest audience of sleep specialists in the nation.

NIH Funding Announcements

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Editorial on Obtaining a NHLBI K08 and K99/R00 Award

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The journal Circulation Research recently published an article by Steven Hauser, "How to obtain a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-sponsored K08 and K99/R00 grant in the current funding climate." This is a great resource for SRS members looking to apply for a K Award.

Club Hypnos at ABCT Annual Meeting

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS will host a Club Hypnos Reception at the 2012 Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) which will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The reception will be held on Friday, November 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room Chesapeake D. All SRS members attending the ABCT conference are invited to attend.

Tips from NIH for Reviewing Your Summary Statement & Resubmitting an Application

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Sally Rockey, PhD, NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research recently posted valuable information on her blog for investigators, especially junior investigators, on how to interpret your NIH Summary Statements and steps you should take if your grant application was not funded and you are thinking about resubmitting it to NIH.

Submit your SLEEP 2013 Session Proposal Today

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

SRS Member Clifford Saper, MD, PhD, Named Editor of the Annals of Neurology

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

SRS past President Clifford Spaer, MD, PhD was recently named editor of the journal the Annals of Neurology during the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association in Boston, MA. Dr. Saper will begin his new role as Editor-in-Chief on January 1, 2014. The Annals of Neurology is co-owned by the American Neurological Association and the Child Neurology Society.

SRS Member Ralph Lydic, PhD Receives Prestigious Award

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

On October 15, 2012 the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) presented Ralph Lydic, PhD with its 2012 ASA Excellence in Research Award at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2012 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

New Issue of the SRS Bulletin Published

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Volume 18, Issue 2 of the SRS Bulletin is now available. A few highlights from this issue include a recap of SLEEP 2012; an article from the National Center on Complimentary and Alternative Medicine on their interest in sleep & circadian research; and, an update on various government relations activities the SRS has undertaken over the past six months. This issue’s sleep research highlight is titled, “Notable Publications in Sleep 2011.”

Renew Your SRS Membership for 2013

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

You can now renew your Sleep Research Society (SRS) 2012 membership online! Renew today to continue receiving a complimentary subscription to SLEEP, opportunities for education and training, members only discounts on professional resources, national representation, and much more!

September NIH Funding Announcements

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In September, the NIH announced two funding opportunities: "Molecular Mechanisms of Circadian Clocks in Aging Tissues" and "Evaluating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dental Device Treatment Compliance"

Program Director Position Open at NCSDR

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The NHLBI invites eligible candidates to apply for the position of program director to join the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) focusing on sleep disorders medicine and the development of a portfolio in sleep research training.

New NICHD "Spotlight" Features the Link Between Sleep and Health

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) recently posted a new "Spotlight" on the front page of the Institute's website highlighting the link between sleep and health. The article also provides insights into sleep and circadian research that is sponsored by NICHD.

Club Hypnos at Society for Neuroscience Conference

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS will be hosting Club Hypnos at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Club Hypnos will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Grand Ballroom A. All SRS members attending SfN are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring a colleague who is not currently a SRS member but may be interested in the field of sleep and circadian research.

Sleep & Epigenetics Conference is Less than a Month Away - Register Today!

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Jointly sponsored by the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology and the Epigenetics Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and supported by the National Institute on Aging and the Sleep Research Society, the organizers have assembled an outstanding group of scientists and leaders in their field to present at the conference.

SRS Fall Course Toddlers, Tweens and Teens: A Survey of Pediatric Sleep Research

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

During this full-day course, an expert faculty will present a detailed review of the sleep research of the pediatric population. The course will provide a framework for the AASM's "Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders in the Pediatric Population" course.

Nominations for SRS Awards Due September 21

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS Board of Directors requests nominations for 2013 SRS Awards. The Distinguished Scientist Award, the Mary A. Carskadon Outstanding Educator Award and the Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award will be presented at SLEEP 2013 in Baltimore.

SRSF Announces 2013 Grant Opportunities

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Society Foundation is pleased to announce two funding opportunities for 2013: J. Christian Gillin, MD, Research Grant and Elliot D. Weitzman, M.D. Research Grant.

Funding Opportunity: NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The purpose of this grant program is to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, to explore methods for reducing risks and for preventing or minimizing exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace, and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries.

RFA: Career Development Program in Omics of Lung Diseases (K12)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This RFA intiative aims to stimulate multidisciplinary career development programs that will equip new MD and PhD (or equivalent) investigators with the knowledge and skills to apply pan-omics and integrated approaches to elucidating genomic and molecular bases of lung disease.

SRS Fall Course Toddlers, Tweens, and Teens: A Survey of Pediatric Sleep Research

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

During this full-day course, an expert faculty will present a detailed review of the sleep research of the pediatric population.

SRS Seeks Trainees to Help Plan the 2013 Trainee Symposia Series

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The SRS is in the process of forming a committee of trainees to help plan the Trainee Symposia Series and other trainee-related activities at SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a unique opportunity to become more actively involved in the SRS and your field!

Sleep Research Network Diversity Travel Award Applications Extended to August 10

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Sleep Research Network is offering Travel Awards to distinguished young scientists in the field of sleep medicine.

Submit an Abstract for the Epigenetics in Sleep Conference

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The objectives of the conference include identifying research opportunities, strategies, and methodologies to further elucidate epigenetic mechanisms in sleep processes and recruiting outstanding young investigators into this area of research. Travel awards are available to trainees who submit abstracts chosen for presentations. The deadline to submit an abstract is July 31, 2012.

Nominate Speakers for SLEEP 2013 by July 18

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Submit your recommendations for speakers for SLEEP 2013 the 27th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC which will be held June 1-5, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13/U13)