Sigrid Veasey, M.D.

Dr. Sigrid Veasey is a physician scientist and professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the Perleman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. As a physician caring for patients with sleep apnea, Dr. Veasey noted that many patients have persistent sleepiness despite effective therapy for sleep apnea. Her research has identified key molecular pathways behind neural injury in sleep apnea, an understanding of which could help prevent or minimize this type of neural injury, which affects alertness. Many patients with various heart, lung, and blood disorders have frequent sleep disruption secondary to their illnesses. Dr. Veasey's work provides strong evidence that sleep disorders necessitate early diagnosis and treatment.

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