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Julie Flygare Speaking at the 2022 World Sleep Congress in Rome, Italy

Project Sleep’s President and CEO, Julie Flygare, will speak at the 2022 World Sleep Congress taking place March 11-16, 2022, in Rome, Italy. Julie will present new research findings on “Narcolepsy in Cinema” during the course, “Art History and Humanities in Sleep: Morning Course and Walking Tour of Museum” on Friday, March 11, 2022. This…

Julie Flygare’s Upcoming TEDxSDSU Talk

Project Sleep’s president and CEO, Julie Flygare, will deliver a TEDx Talk at at San Diego State University’s 8th annual TEDxSDSU on Sunday, March 20, 2022. This year’s TEDxSDSU is centered around the universal question: “What’s Your Why?” The event will “explore the passions and motivations behind solving problems, inspiring populations and moving mountains for change.” Julie is…

The Sociability of Sleep’s Sleep Salon: “Writing Sleep”

Tune in on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. ET for the Sleep Salon 8: Writing Sleep featuring Project Sleep’s President & CEO, Julie Flygare, alongside literary scholar, Dr. Diletta de Cristofaro. Julie will share about writing “Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy” and developing Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program…

Josh Andrews Speaks at Black Men’s Brain Health Conference

On Feb. 9, 2022, Josh Andrews was a featured speaker at the Black Men’s Brain Health Conference, in Los Angeles, CA. The Black Men’s Brain Health Conference brought together a multidisciplinary group of scientists and community leaders to increase representation of Black men in brain science research and reduce brain health disparities among Black men.…

2022 Rising Voices Application Now Open!

Raise Your Voice Project Sleep is now accepting applications for our 2022 Rising Voices training! This leadership program trains people with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders to effectively raise awareness through public speaking.  Graduates are equipped to share their stories with healthcare providers, universities, local communities, news outlets, blogs, and beyond. Rising Voices combines the…

Lauren Thomas: 2022 Black History Month Sleep Leaders Part 2

To celebrate Black History Month, Project Sleep is honored to highlight incredible accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans from across the sleep field—from scientists to advocates. Please join us in celebrating Black excellence by spreading the word about these sleep community leaders! See Full SeriesMeet Lauren Thomas! Lauren Thomas is an advocate, a daughter, and…

Coming Soon to a Bed Near You: Sleep In 2022!

Calling All Sleep Advocates! Please join us for the eighth annual Sleep In 2022 (#SleepIn2022) over the weekend of March 18-20, 2022, to raise awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders. Whether you are a sleepy teen, person with a sleep condition, sleep professional, researcher, company, organization, or sleep enthusiast, your SLEEP IN matters! For…

Idiopathic Hypersomnia Story: Meet Christina

I never knew how much I needed my family and friends’ social support until I had it. — Christina Brundage, RVN Speaker Our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing live broadcast series continued on February 6th, 2022 with new storyteller Christina Brundage! Christina shared her idiopathic hypersomnia story and passion for advocacy and social support. Watch…

Super Bowl Week: Josh Andrews Featured at Black Men’s Brain Health Conference

On Feb. 9, 2022, Josh Andrews will speak at the Black Men’s Brain Health Conference in Los Angeles, CA. During Super Bowl week, the Black Men’s Brain Health Conference will convene scientists and community leaders to increase the representation of Black men in brain science research and to reduce brain health disparities among Black men.…

Emily’s Fundraiser: Snowmobiling for Narcolepsy

In honor of all those living with narcolepsy, Rising Voices of Narcolepsy speaker, Emily Kreuziger is conducting a fundraiser to support Project Sleep while taking on the Park Rapids Snowmobile Race on Jan 29-30, 2022. As both a person living with narcolepsy and a woman in a male-dominated sport, Emily certainly pushes the envelope as…
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