Bio
Dr. Clete A. Kushida is a neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of sleep related breathing disorders (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea), sleep-related movement disorders (e.g., restless legs syndrome), and parasomnias (e.g., sleepwalking, REM sleep behavior disorder). He is a neurologist, a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, Division Chief and Medical Director of Stanford Sleep Medicine, and Director of the Stanford Center for Human Sleep Research. He is founding President of the World Sleep Society, past President of the World Sleep Federation, past President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and founding President of the California Sleep Society. Dr. Kushida has conducted basic and clinical sleep research since 1977, served as Principal Investigator for numerous large federally and industry sponsored studies, and his research interests include the anatomic and physiologic changes associated with sleep apnea, the management of restless legs syndrome, and countermeasures for sleep loss. He has authored or edited over 200 publications; he has also authored or edited six books, including serving as editor-in-chief of the largest publication on the field of sleep to date, the Encyclopedia of Sleep (4 volumes, 429 chapters, 748 authors).
Clinical Focus
- Neurology
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Medicine
Academic Appointments
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Professor - Med Center Line, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
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Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Administrative Appointments
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Division Chief, Stanford Sleep Medicine (2017 - Present)
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Medical Director, Stanford Sleep Medicine (2010 - Present)
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Director, Stanford University Center for Human Sleep Research (1996 - Present)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Editor-in-Chief, Sleep Science and Practice Journal (2016 - Present)
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Founding/Inaugural President, World Sleep Society (2016 - 2018)
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Medical Advisory Board, Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation (2014 - 2016)
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Chair, Research Committee, American Sleep Medicine Foundation (2013 - 2016)
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President, World Sleep Federation (2011 - 2016)
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President, Associated Professional Sleep Societies Board of Directors (2010 - 2011)
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President, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2009 - 2010)
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Founding/Inaugural President, California Sleep Society (2008 - 2010)
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Board of Directors, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2005 - 2011)
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Chair, Standards of Practice Committee, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2003 - 2005)
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Board of Directors, American Board of Sleep Medicine (2000 - 2006)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (1996) CA
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Fellowship, Stanford University, Sleep Medicine (1996)
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Residency, University of California San Diego, Neurology (1994)
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Internship, University of Hawaii, Internal Medicine (1991)
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M.D., Univ of Chicago, Medicine (1990)
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Ph.D., Univ of Chicago, Neurosciences/Biopsychology (1986)
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M.S., Stanford University, Biological Sciences (1982)
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B.A.S., Stanford University, Biological Sciences/Psychology (1981)
Community and International Work
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APPLES - Apnea Positive-Pressure Long-Term Efficacy Study, Stanford Univ; Harvard Univ; Univ of Arizona; St. Luke's Hospital, MO; St. Mary's Hospital, WA
Topic
CPAP Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Partnering Organization(s)
Funded by NHLBI
Populations Served
Individuals 18 years or older with obstructive sleep apnea
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes