Join Harvard Griffin GSAS for a discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, professor at Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Department of Neurology, and a faculty affiliate of Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) Division of Sleep Medicine, on why we need sleep, the serious health and economic consequences of sleep loss, the impact of technology on sleep, and much more.
Harvard University and the Graduate School Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you have questions about the access provided, please email us at gsaa@fas.harvard.edu. If you anticipate needing any accommodation, please reach out at least seven days in advance of the event to make your request.
Speaker
Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90
Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, is a Professor of Neurology at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital and a Scholars in Medicine (SIM) Fellow Hinston Society at Harvard Medical School.
At Massachusetts General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, Klerman’s efforts are concentrated in clinical and biomathematical research, teaching, and clinical practice. Her areas of research are (a) the application of circadian and sleep research principles to normal and pathophysiologic states, and (b) mathematical analysis and modeling of human circadian, sleep, and neurobehavioral mood and performance rhythms. In 2024, she was awarded the Sleep Research Society Distinguished Scientist Award. Dr. Klerman also mentors students and junior faculty locally and internationally about conducting and analyzing patient-oriented research.
Join Harvard Griffin GSAS for a discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, professor at Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Department of Neurology, and a faculty affiliate of Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) Division of Sleep Medicine, on why we need sleep, the serious health and economic consequences of sleep loss, the impact of technology on sleep, and much more.
Harvard University and the Graduate School Alumni Association encourage people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you have questions about the access provided, please email us at gsaa@fas.harvard.edu. If you anticipate needing any accommodation, please reach out at least seven days in advance of the event to make your request.
Speaker
Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90
Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, MD/PhD ’90, is a Professor of Neurology at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital and a Scholars in Medicine (SIM) Fellow Hinston Society at Harvard Medical School.
At Massachusetts General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, Klerman’s efforts are concentrated in clinical and biomathematical research, teaching, and clinical practice. Her areas of research are (a) the application of circadian and sleep research principles to normal and pathophysiologic states, and (b) mathematical analysis and modeling of human circadian, sleep, and neurobehavioral mood and performance rhythms. In 2024, she was awarded the Sleep Research Society Distinguished Scientist Award. Dr. Klerman also mentors students and junior faculty locally and internationally about conducting and analyzing patient-oriented research.