Meet the Team
by Alice Braga, Ph.D. | Sleep Research Network
Introducing Daniel J. Buysse, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
A visionary in sleep medicine, Dr. Buysse has made groundbreaking contributions to understanding and treating sleep and its disorders, advancing both research and clinical practice.
Highlights of his work:
- UPMC Endowed Chair in Sleep Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
- Member of the American Medical Association, Sleep Research Society, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Research Focus:
- Neurobiology and evaluation of insomnia.
- Interactions between sleep and circadian rhythms.
- Development of psychometric instruments, including widely used patient-reported outcome scales for sleep quality.
- Comparative effectiveness trials of behavioral and pharmacological therapies for insomnia.
Clinical Contributions:
- Innovating treatments for insomnia and sleep-circadian rhythm disorders.
- Authoring clinical practice guidelines for treating insomnia with pharmacological and behavioral interventions.
Educational Contributions:
- Training multiple generations of leading sleep researchers and clinicians across disciplines.
- Promoting sleep medicine education through mentorship and clinical practice.
To learn more about the Sleep Research Network (SRN), contact Melissa McKinzie at coordinator@srsnet.org.