Orexin Across the Spectrum: From Neurobiology to Clinical Practice

Overview

A 14+ hour on-demand course about the orexin system and its role in sleep and wakefulness, designed for an international audience of sleep health professionals. Pre-register to add this course to your dashboard now and get notified when it launches! 

Target Audience

• Sleep physicians, especially those without specialty training in neurology
• Advanced Practice Providers in sleep

Course Contents

The course includes the following units:

1. History of Orexin
2. Basic Science
3. Clinical
4. Diagnosis
5. Treatment
6. Clinical Cases

Course Chairs

• Clete Kushida, MD
• Jennifer Zitser Koren, MD

Learning Objectives

• Identify how neurotransmitters influence sleep cycles
• Describe the neurophysiology and neurobiology of sleep, including REM and NREM stages and sleep-wake regulation mechanisms
• Recognize the role of the orexin system in regulating sleep-wake states
• Identify key studies and advancements in sleep and circadian rhythm science from 2000 to the present
• List current trends in sleep and circadian science and practices

This content is not eligible for CME credit.

This course is supported by an educational grant from Alkermes