Academic and Research Centres

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Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) / Flinders University

Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia

The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) is an Australian clinical and academic sleep research centre within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. The institute undertakes research, education, and clinical programs across a range of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and circadian rhythms. AISH has contributed to sleep research, professional training, and evidence-based sleep healthcare.

Ain Shams University (Ain Shams Specialized Hospital)

Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Ain Shams University operates a dedicated Sleep Ailments Treatment Clinic and Laboratory within an academic medical centre. Clinical and research activities focus on the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders and their interaction with broader medical conditions. The program has contributed to research in sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and sleep health in chronic disease populations, supporting clinical care and academic training.

Appleton Institute / Central Queensland University Australia

Adelaide – South Australia

The Appleton Institute at Central Queensland University is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on sleep, fatigue, shift work, human factors, and safety. The institute is recognized for research into fatigue management and performance in safety-critical industries, including transport, mining, and healthcare. Its facilities include sleep laboratories, cognitive testing environments, and advanced driving and locomotive simulators for research and education.

BIOMED

Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

BIOMED is a multidisciplinary biomedical research institute established through a partnership between Argentina’s National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). Based in Buenos Aires, the institute supports translational and clinical research across health sciences, including neuroscience, physiology, and sleep-related research. Its collaborative approach advances biomedical knowledge and health outcomes.

Center for Circadian Biology and Medicine

La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States, North America

The Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego supports multidisciplinary research examining biological mechanisms that regulate circadian rhythms and sleep-wake function. Research interests include molecular clocks, genetics, metabolism, immune function, ageing, and circadian disruption. Through laboratory and translational research, investigators study how circadian biology influences health and disease and informs prevention.

Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences / University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States, North America

The Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences at the University of Miami supports multidisciplinary research examining sleep, circadian rhythms, population health, and health disparities. Research interests include sleep equity, cardiovascular health, cognitive ageing, environmental influences on sleep, and circadian disruption. Through clinical, epidemiological, and community-based research, the centre contributes to understanding sleep and health outcomes.

Centre for Sleep Science / University of Western Australia (UWA)

Perth, Western Australia

The Centre for Sleep Science at the University of Western Australia is a multidisciplinary research and education program focused on understanding sleep and its impact on health, wellbeing, and performance. The centre supports clinical and translational research, professional training, and clinical trials across a range of sleep-related conditions. Its work contributes to evidence-based approaches to sleep health, diagnosis, treatment, and education.

Corkum LABS – Dalhousie University – Pediatric Sleep Research Program

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Affiliated with Dalhousie University and the Departments of Psychology and Neuroscience, Corkum LABS is a pediatric sleep research program led by Professor Penny Corkum. The program investigates sleep health in children and adolescents, with interests in ADHD, neurodevelopment, behavioural sleep interventions, digital health technologies, and implementation science. The program supports research, knowledge translation, and evidence-based approaches to sleep health.

Department of Pulmonology Sleep Unit / Democritus University of Thrace

Thrace, Greece, Europe

The Sleep Unit within the Department of Pulmonology at Democritus University of Thrace supports clinical care, postgraduate education, and research in sleep medicine. Academic and clinical activities include sleep-disordered breathing, respiratory sleep disorders, and non-invasive ventilation. As part of a university teaching program, the unit contributes to specialist training, clinical investigation, and the advancement of sleep medicine through research, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration activities.