Academic and Research Centres

Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) / Flinders University

Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia

The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health (AISH) is a leading 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 broad range of sleep disorders, with particular strengths in obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, circadian rhythms, and public health. AISH has contributed significantly to sleep research, professional training, and evidence-based sleep healthcare in Australia and internationally.

Ain Shams University (Ain Shams Specialized Hospital)

Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Ain Shams University operates a dedicated Sleep Ailments Treatment Clinic and Laboratory within one of Egypt’s leading academic medical centres. 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 both clinical care and academic training within the region.

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 internationally recognized for its research into fatigue management and performance in safety-critical industries, including transport, mining, and healthcare. Its facilities include specialist sleep laboratories, cognitive testing environments, and advanced driving and locomotive simulators used to study the effects of sleep loss and fatigue on human performance.

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 a range of health sciences, including neuroscience, physiology, and sleep-related research. Its collaborative approach brings together clinicians and scientists to advance biomedical knowledge and improve health outcomes.

Cairo Center for Sleep Disorders (CairoSleep)

Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Established in 1998, CairoSleep is one of the pioneering sleep medicine centres in Egypt and the Middle East. The centre provides clinical assessment and treatment of sleep disorders while contributing to education, professional training, and research in areas including sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, parasomnias, and behavioural sleep medicine. CairoSleep has played an important role in advancing sleep medicine awareness and clinical practice throughout the region.

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 the biological mechanisms that regulate circadian rhythms and sleep-wake function. Research interests include molecular clocks, genetics, metabolism, immune function, ageing, and the health consequences of circadian disruption. Through laboratory and translational research, investigators study how circadian biology influences human health and disease, contributing to the development of new approaches to prevention, treatment, and personalized medicine

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 the health consequences of circadian disruption. Through clinical, epidemiological, and community-based research, the centre contributes to understanding how sleep affects health outcomes across diverse populations while supporting the development of evidence-based public health interventions.

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 advancing the understanding of 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 the development of evidence-based approaches to sleep health, diagnosis, treatment, and public education.

Corkum LABS – Dalhousie University – Pediatric Sleep Research Program

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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 particular interests in ADHD, neurodevelopment, behavioural sleep interventions, digital health technologies, and implementation science. Through collaboration with academic, healthcare, and community partners, the program supports research, knowledge translation, and the development of evidence-based approaches to improving sleep health and wellbeing in children and families.