The Sleep Research Society is proud to recognize the Top 20 SLEEP Reviewers of the Year for 2025, honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions through thoughtful, rigorous, and timely peer review. These reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and impact of the research published in SLEEP, ensuring the journal continues to serve as a trusted source for the global sleep and circadian science community.
Peer review is essential to advancing scientific discovery, and this year’s honorees exemplify excellence in this critical work. We are deeply grateful for their contributions and proud to celebrate their commitment to advancing sleep research.
Top 20 SLEEP Reviewers of the Year for 2025

Baran Balcan, MD

Christian Benedict, PhD

Allison Brager, PhD

Matteo Cesari, PhD

Raffaele Ferri, MD

Christopher Gordon, PhD

Steven Holfinger, MD

Ki-Young Jung, MD, PhD

Brendan Keenan, PhD

Gert Jan Lammers, MD, PhD

Diego Mazzotti, PhD

Maria Paola Mogavero, MD, PhD

Ankit Parekh, PhD

Thomas Penzel, PhD

Kai Spiegelhalder, MD, PhD

Ambra Stefani, MD, PhD

Ankur Tanwar, MD, PhD

Robert Thomas, MD

Lynn Marie Trotti, MD

Olivia Walch, PhD