CROET Director, Dr. Steven Shea, was recently honored at the International Sleep 2013 meeting. Dr. Shea has served three years as president of the American Sleep Medicine Foundation, and was presented a plaque in appreciation for this dedication and service. Dr. Shea presented details from the 2012 annual report for the foundation, which includes details about grant programs and highlights the work of several grant recipients. Some of the grant awards include physician scientist training awards, junior faculty research awards, and humanitarian project awards. Learn more about the American Sleep Medicine Foundation and its award recipients by accessing the 2012 Annual Report.

Dr. Shea researches the effect of circadian rhythms and sleep disorders on human disease. Learn more about his research and background.

Resources:
American Sleep Medicine Foundation
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
June 14, 2013 CROET Sleep Symposium
CROETweb topic: Sleep & Shift Work