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

Benedict, Christian

Christian Benedict, PhD

Allison Brager, PhD

Cesari, Matteo

Matteo Cesari, PhD

Ferri, Raffaele

Raffaele Ferri, MD

Gordon, Christopher

Christopher Gordon, PhD

Holfinger, Steven

Steven Holfinger, MD

Jung, Ki-Young

Ki-Young Jung, MD, PhD

Keenan, Brendan

Brendan Keenan, PhD

Lammers, Gert

Gert Jan Lammers, MD, PhD

Mazzotti, Diego

Diego Mazzotti, PhD

Mogavero, Maria

Maria Paola Mogavero, MD, PhD

Parekh, Ankit

Ankit Parekh, PhD

Penzel, Thomas

Thomas Penzel, PhD

Spiegelhalder, Kai

Kai Spiegelhalder, MD, PhD

Ambra Stefani, MD, PhD

Ankur Tanwar, MD, PhD

Thomas, Robert

Robert Thomas, MD

Trotti, Lynn Marie

Lynn Marie Trotti, MD

Walch, Olivia

Olivia Walch, PhD