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Dr. Emmanuel Mignot and Dr. Masashi Yanagisawa Win the 2023 Breakthrough Prize

In September 2022, Dr. Emmanuel Mignot and Dr. Masashi Yanagisawa won one of the most prestigious scientific awards, the 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, for discovering the cause of narcolepsy, a chronic neurological condition that impairs the brain’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. This discovery paves the way for new treatment development that…
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Project Sleep’s 2025 Legislative Sleep Agenda

Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization raising awareness about sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders by working with affected individuals and families across the country. Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals and policymakers about the importance of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep…

Sleep Apnea Squad: Fighting Sleep Apnea Shame & Stigma

From being judged as “lazy” to worrying about a partner’s reaction to a CPAP machine, we’re breaking down the shame & stigma of sleep apnea––together. This powerful discussion addresses the issues no one is talking about. Young people can feel confused or even embarrassed by this diagnosis, often associating it with older adults. Our host,…

Sleepless in Hollywood? Event at Writers Guild of America West

In honor of World Sleep Day 2025, Hollywood, Health & Society and Project Sleep hosted an exciting panel discussion at the Writers Guild of America West, “Sleepless in Hollywood? Anxiety, Insomnia & the Truth About Sleep Disorders.”  The conversation on March 13th, 2025, included hearing from sleep specialists, people living with sleep disorders, and industry professionals who have…
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The Washington Post Rare Disease Event with Julie Flygare!

Project Sleep’s President & CEO, Julie Flygare, JD, was a featured speaker in The Washington Post’s 2025 Rare Disease Day event: Innovations in research and treatment for rare diseases. The event hosted by Post Live on February 27, 2025, included conversations about the latest efforts to advance medical research, the possibilities spurred by AI, and…
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Sean Hayes’ Sleep Apnea CPAP Problems

Photo Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock In a recent podcast episode of SmartLess, comedian Sean Hayes opened up about his experience being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. At 54 years old, he underwent a sleep study that confirmed he had severe sleep apnea—a condition that affects millions but is often misunderstood. “I got the sleep…
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Take the LGBTQ+ Sleep Survey

How are identity and sleep health intertwined for LGBTQ+ members of our community? Project Sleep wants to know and we need your input! Since June 2023, Project Sleep has been conducting our LGBTQ+ Sleep Survey to hear first-hand how the experiences of LGBTQ+ people impact sleep. We urgently need additional responses to learn how shifting…
Advocacy Webinar: What's Happening in Washington, DC?

Advocacy Webinar: What’s Happening in Washington, DC?

On Thursday, March 6th, Project Sleep hosted a timely advocacy webinar on what’s happening in Washington, DC recently and how we can effectively advocate for sleep research, awareness, and patient care in a dynamic political landscape. Watch Now: Presenters: Julie Flygare, JDPresident & CEO, Project SleepJulie Flygare, JD, serves as President & CEO of Project…
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2025 Rising Voices Application Now Open!

Raise Your Voice The 2025 Rising Voices Application is now closed. Please check back in February 2026 for the 2026 application. Project Sleep is now accepting applications for our 2025 Rising Voices training! This leadership program trains people with sleep disorders to effectively raise awareness through public speaking.  Rising Voices combines the power of authentic…
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Welcoming Tracy Christensen to Project Sleep’s Board of Directors!

In January 2025, Tracy Christensen joined the Board of Directors of Project Sleep, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders.  Tracy became involved with Project Sleep in 2015 when she participated in the first annual Sleep In and became an active volunteer. In 2017, she joined the Board…