CANADA – British Columbia
The Leon Judah Blackmore Centre for Sleep Disorders at UBC Hospital is a specialized, multi-disciplinary, 24/7 facility that combines a sleep clinic and lab for diagnosing/treating complex sleep disorders.
Academic Hub: Being part of the University of British Columbia (UBC), it hosts a formal Sleep Fellowship Program for training new sleep specialists.
Active Studies: Researchers at the centre investigate a wide range of topics, from clinical trials for new therapies to the long-term links between sleep apnea and conditions like dementia or cardiovascular disease.
Global Impact: Scientists here utilize advanced “omics” (genetics, proteomics) to develop precision medicine approaches for sleep care