Join us on November 18th at 6 p.m./ 3 p.m. PT to learn about the role orexins play in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

Orexins are neuropeptides that play an important role in several biological functions, particularly the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. This presentation will review orexin’s function, its role in disorders of sleepiness and explore the potential for orexin agonist drugs which aim to replace the function of orexin to treat narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.

Note: This is a prerecorded presentation.

Presented by and Q&A with:

Oliver Sum-Ping, MD

Dr. Sum-Ping is a sleep neurologist and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Sleep Medicine within Stanford’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. While he treats patients with all sleep disorders, he has particular clinical interest in disorders of hypersomnolence, serving as the Director of Stanford’s Hypersomnolence Clinic. In addition to his clinical practice, he has interest in research with a focus on novel technologic applications for diagnosis of sleep disorders. He also is highly involved in sleep education and serves as the Associate Program Director for Stanford’s Sleep Fellowship.

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