The Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
(650) 723-6601
Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
1050 Arastradero #A, MC 5591
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Mission Statement

To improve human health through education, research and clinical care in sleep medicine. We plan to reach this goal by accomplishing the following tasks:

  • Conduct and coordinate basic and clinical sleep research
  • Provide training and public education in sleep medicine and research
  • Provide integrated, long-term, multidisciplinary care in sleep medicine.
  • Build the sleep clinic of the future

Recent Publications

Stanford has driven considerable growth in sleep research and treatment.  The many research labs that comprise the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine study all aspects of sleep ranging from genetic studies to informatics. Read more about some of our findings that have been recently published.

Message from the Director

Emmanuel Mignot

“Sleep restores not only the brain but also the entire body, and sleep disorders have important connections with all areas of medicine.”

About the Sleep Center

Read more about our innovative program that combines research, clinical and educational programs to advance the field of sleep medicine and improve patient care.

Career Opportunities

The Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine is looking for an IT expert with a background in both sleep and healthcare to assist with research and hospital projects. Click here for the job description.

Donate to the Sleep Program

However, the field is still young and less widely recognized than more established areas of medicine. Vital work is needed, but funding from traditional sources is limited. Donate to the program to help us expand sleep research and patient care.

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