Narcolepsy: Integrating Basic and Clinical Knowledge

Ahmed S. BaHammam is a tenured Professor of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has published over 450 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and authored or edited seven books in the fields of sleep medicine and respiratory disorders. Professor BaHammam is editor-in-chief of Nature and Science of Sleep and serves on the editorial board of several sleep medicine journals. He is the President-Elect of the Asian Society of Sleep Medicine. His research spans topics such as narcolepsy, hypersomnia, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and the effects of intermittent fasting and mealtime on sleep and circadian rhythms. With more than three decades of dedicated experience in sleep medicine, Professor BaHammam has made lasting contributions to the understanding, diagnosis, and management of narcolepsy and other central hypersomnolence disorders. He is has received the King Saud University Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to sleep medicine research. Professor BaHammam also holds leadership roles as Executive Director of Academic Affairs at King Saud University Medical City and Director of both the Prince Naif Health Research Center and the University Sleep Research Center

Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh is a Professor of Medicine (tenured) at Baylor College of Medicine and a leading authority in sleep medicine. He completed his medical degree at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, followed by an internal medicine residency at Long Island College Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also earned a PhD in medical research. With over 25 years of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Sharafkhaneh has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the fields of pulmonary and sleep medicine. He founded the first accredited sleep medicine fellowship program in Texas and has since trained more than 100 sleep specialists. His work has been supported by multiple federal grants, including initiatives to develop telemedicine programs that expand access to sleep care in underserved areas. Dr. Sharafkhaneh currently co- chairs the VA clinical practice guideline committees for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, asthma, and COPD. His research team applies artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to large-scale electronic health record data to advance the understanding and treatment of sleep and respiratory disorders. He also co-leads.the AI Interest Group of the World Sleep Society

S.R. Pandi-Perumal, MSc., is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Somnogen Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation. Pandi is popular among the sleep community. He is a world- acclaimed sleep researcher and has authored over 300 publications and has edited over 25 high-profile academic volumes dealing with various sleep-related topics. His name is also on the list of the top 2% of scientists in the world, compiled by Stanford University, Elsevier, and SciTech Strategies. Drawn to the benefits and significance of the sleep cycle, his personal and professional careers have been involved in advocating/achieving a good night’s slumber. Further details about the editor can be viewed at https:// pandi-perumal.blogspot.com; https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=MO90ZXkAAAAJ