Event Details
45 Center Dr.
National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD 20894
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Description
The 2018 Research Conference on Sleep and the Health of Women was intended to sound a wakeup call throughout society about the importance of sleep for the health of women. It showcased a decade of federally funded research advances in understanding health risks, societal burden, and treatment options associated with sleep deficiency and sleep disorders in women.
Researchers and the public presented and discussed the state of the science regarding sleep and the health of women; the limitations to implement what is already known; and the opportunities to translate scientific findings into practice and routine care. The discussion panels engaged public stakeholders to identify actionable new directions and areas in which research is needed.
The conference was the result of a collaborative partnership among the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health, and the HHS Office on Women’s Health, participating members of the trans NIH Sleep Research Coordinating Committee and other Federal agencies.
Featured Speakers
Gina Poe
Norman Ruby
Jason C. Ong, PhD
Vanessa Leone
Esra Tasali
Conference Goals
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Highlight research advances, including:
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The burden of sleep deficiency and sleep disorders on women in the United States
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Sleep-related health disparities among women
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Biological mechanisms underlying sex differences in sleep
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Societal/cultural/environmental issues underlying gender differences in sleep
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Stimulate translation of these advances for the purpose of:
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Improving healthcare practice
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Informing policy
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Developing public health programs and educational campaigns
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Improving sleep health using cross-sector approaches
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Identify critical gaps in research as well as barriers to implementation or adoption of existing knowledge.
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Limitations of current research, and gaps in our knowledge about sleep deficiency and disorders in women
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Identify underlying social, cultural, environmental, and biological factors that affect sleep in women
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Create treatment options specific and appropriate for women
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Develop and improve diagnostic tools and criteria for sleep disorders in women
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Evidence needed to translate current knowledge into practice
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SPEAKERS LINEUP
Nancy Schmieder Redeker, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Agenda
7:00 AM
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Registration
8:00 AM
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Gary H. Gibbons, M.D.
Director
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Dr. Gibbons oversees the third largest institute at the NIH, with an annual budget of more than $3 billion and a staff of 917 federal employees.
Prior to being named director of the NHLBI, Gibbons served as a member of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council (NHLBAC) from 2009-2012. He was also a member of the NHLBI Board of Extramural Experts (BEE), a working group of the NHLBAC.
8:15 AM
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Keynote Speaker
Jennifer Wider, M.D.
Women’s health expert, author and radio host.
Jennifer Wider, M.D., is a nationally renowned women’s health expert, author and radio host. She has appeared on The Today Show, CBS News, ABC News Nightline, Fox News, Good Day NY, HuffPost Live and The Bethenny Show. Dr. Wider is a medical adviser to Cosmopolitan magazine and hosts a weekly radio segment on Sirius XM Stars called “Am I Normal?”. She has been heard on Bloomberg Radio, Howard Stern, Oprah Radio, WABC-AM Talk Radio, among many other stations across the country.
8:40 AM
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Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
9:05 AM
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Sleep and the Health of Women
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
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Sleep and Transitional Periods across the Lifespan
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sleep Health and Health Disparities
12:00 PM
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Lunch* and Poster Session
1:05 PM
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Stakeholders Speak: Wake Up Call on Barriers, Challenges, Opportunities
2:05 PM
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Alcohol Consumption and Sleep: Is It Different for Women?
3:25 PM
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Gender/Sex-related Sleep Differences in Neurological and Mental Health Disorders
5:00 PM
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Closing Remarks/Adjourn
7:00 AM
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Registration
8:00 AM
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Opening Remarks
Janine Clayton, M.D.
Director, NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
Dr. Clayton has strengthened NIH support for research on diseases, disorders, and conditions that affect women. She is the architect of the NIH policy requiring scientists to consider sex as a biological variable across the research spectrum, a part of NIH’s initiative to enhance reproducibility, rigor, and transparency. As co-chair of the NIH Working Group on Women in Biomedical Careers with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Clayton also leads NIH’s efforts to advance women in science careers.
8:10 AM
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Keynote Speaker
Stacey D. Stewart
President, March of Dimes
Stacey D. Stewart joined March of Dimes as its fifth President on January 1, 2017. In this role, Stewart heads the organization leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies. She is responsible for all aspects of the organization's strategy, vision and operations.
Stewart came to March of Dimes from United Way Worldwide, where she held several positions, most recently serving as U.S. President of United Way, the nation's largest nonprofit organization. There she provided strategic direction for more than 1,000 local United Ways. Stewart was also responsible for United Way's national efforts in education, financial stability and health as well as guiding efforts to enhance the brand and grow revenue. Stewart spearheaded the transformation of United Way from a pass-through fundraiser to a leading organization for local community impact. Prior to becoming U.S. President, Stewart served as Executive Vice President, Community Impact Leadership and Learning. In this role, Stewart developed global partnerships to advance community impact in more than 40 countries.