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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 10m

In our keynote lecture, we are honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. Marcello Massimini, who is addressing “Slow waves during wakefulness and the network consequences of brain injury.”

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 38m

We’re wrapping up the symposium Human Sleep at the Interface of Brain and Body with Prof. Dr. Monika Schönauer, who takes us into the fascinating connection between sleep and memory.

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 55m

Now listening to Prof. Cameron McAlpine, continuing the topic of cadiovascular: "Sleep and immunology including myocardial infarction"

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 22h

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!
Due to the high volume of requests, the deadline for Sleep Europe 2026 symposia submissions has been extended to 15 Oct 2025.

This is your opportunity! Submit here: https://esrs.eu/sleep-congress/symposia/

#ESRS #SleepEurope2026

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 1d

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂 × 𝐄𝐂𝐍 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲

Many early-career researchers have already shared their experiences, and we’re listening.
Help us make future ESRS congresses more accessible and inclusive.

Take part: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zQhXMTVeQWLoqO

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 1d

The Call for Symposia for Sleep Europe 2026 closes tomorrow, 8 October.
Bring forward your ideas, collaborations, and perspectives, and help define the discussions that will move our field forward.

Submit your proposal: https://esrs.eu/sleep-congress/symposia/

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 3d

SLAAP2025, the premier Dutch Congress, is coming to NH Koningshof, Veldhoven, on 13–14 November 2025. Early Bird Registration & Abstract Submission extended until 15 October!

Register and submit today: https://www.slaapcongres.nl/abstracts/

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 7d

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭!

The Call for Symposia for Sleep Europe 2026 closes on 8 October 2025.

Don’t miss the chance to shape our scientific programme: https://esrs.eu/sleep-congress/symposia/

#ESRS #SleepEurope2026

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · 12d

In this week’s Sleep Science Friday:
Do chronic sleep disorders and short-term sleep deprivation impact the same brain regions, or show distinct patterns?

A meta-analysis led by Dr. Masoud Tahmasian synthesises 231 studies. esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...

Distinct Convergent Brain Alterations in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: A Meta-Analysis | ESRS

A research team from Jülich, Germany, has conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis across 231 studies, revealing that chronic sleep disorders and short-term

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Oxford Sleep Medicine @oxsleepmed.bsky.social · 14d

🔈The @esrs.bsky.social is surveying early-career researchers and clinicians in sleep medicine or related fields about barriers to attending its congresses.
🎓As a programme offering training in sleep medicine, we welcome this effort & invite eligible colleagues to take part.
🔗Click below for the link

Participation in the ESRS Conferences: Challenges for Early Career Professionals | ESRS

Attending international conferences can be a transformative experience for early-career professionals, offering opportunities to share findings, learn from

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Celebrating the Autumn Equinox with orexin. 🍂

On 22 Sept, Dr. Denis Burdakov presents “Orexin, energy, and cognition” at the Joint ESRS/SRS Seminar – Autumn Edition.

🔗 shorturl.at/T6NPR

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Sep 3

𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses.

Share your experience by taking the survey: warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#ESRS #earlycareer

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Anna B. Szabo @annabszabo.bsky.social · Jul 12

🚨Open Call for Fellow Sleep Researchers!🐭
💤The @esrs.bsky.social has just launched an initiative to develop a consensus-based manual for recording and analysing sleep in laboratory rodents.
🔗Are you interested in joining us on this exciting journey?Apply here before 1 August: lnkd.in/dWfMabRr

Call for Contributors: ESRS Manual for the recording and analysis of sleep in laboratory rodents | ESRS

The absence of standardised methodologies for measuring and scoring sleep in mice and rats continues to pose challenges for reproducibility and data

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Padma S @padma-sv.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you @esrs.bsky.social

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Jun 12

📢 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! – 𝗣𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸

Still time to register and join us live ! Or watch later on demand.

👉 Register now to access: events.zoom.us/ev/Ar9ld8Ypo...

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Jun 10

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟐 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐒𝐑 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐓.

Register here: ow.ly/UYI350W7amR

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Charlotte Boccara @charlotteboccara.bsky.social · Jun 6

🌍🧠 💤Join us on June 20th, 2025, in Oslo for a workshop that bridges System Neuroscience and Sleep Research in partnership with @esrs.bsky.social @ncmbm.bsky.social @sainsburywellcome.bsky.social @uio.no @KU
A satellite of the FENS regional meeting, register here:
frm2025oslo.no/basic-sleep-...

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Jun 8

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩?
Join the next ESRS/SRS Seminar: Sleep & Climate Change
📅 20 June | 4pm CEST
🗣️ Dr- Danielle Wallace & Dr. Ellemarije Altena
🔗Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · May 21

Don’t miss the ESRS–EBRS Joint Symposium at #EBRS2025 on 26 August in Lübeck!

Topics include:
– Sleep & neurodegeneration
– Photoperiod & sleep
– Glymphatic system
– Memory consolidation

Abstract deadline: 24 May
🔗 express.converia.de/frontend/ind...

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · May 12

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥!
Today is your last chance to apply for the ESRS Paediatric Sleep School 2025.
📅 4-9 Nov | Bertinoro Castle, Italy
🔗https://esrs.eu/paediatric-sleep-school/
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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · May 8

Keynote now streaming
Dr. Elisabeth Hertenstein explores how to optimise the efficacy and implementation of CBT-I. From novel adaptations to addressing non-response, her lecture tackles what still holds back impact. #eSleepEurope2025 #ESRS

ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · May 8

Currently presenting:
Prof. Dr. Adam Wichniak delivers a comprehensive overview of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in mental illness, highlighting clinical decision points. #eSleepEurope2025 #ESRS

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · May 8

Happening now!
Dr. Leonie Maurer discusses Germany’s implementation of digital CBT-I and the lessons learned in translating research into practice. #eSleepEurope2025 #ESRS

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Apr 30

🌍How is climate change affecting your sleep?

Join us on 20 June at 16:00 CEST / 10:00 EDT for the Summer Edition of the ESRS/SRS Joint Seminar Series.

With Dr Danielle Wallace & Dr Ellemarije Altena
Register & submit your questions: shorturl.at/2UrLx

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ESRS @esrs.bsky.social · Apr 28

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲?

Dr Laura Lillo-Triguero explores the prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) among Spanish blood donors and its potential link with iron metabolism.

Worth a read! 🔗 shorturl.at/q5Dgb

#ESRS #SSF

Prospective study of Restless Legs Syndrome in a blood donors’ sample | ESRS

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is characterised by the presence of legs discomfort and restlessness, that appears at rest with worsening during evening and

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