Friday Reception

Friday, Nov 1st
5:30pm—7:30pm

Buddha Bar
62 Thomas Street
New York, NY 10013

$20 Early Bird (Until 10/15)
$30 Regular Admission

Saturday National Seminar

Saturday, Nov 2nd
11:30am–5:30pm

FIT David Dubinsky Student Center
8th Floor, 227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001

$25 Early Bird (Until 10/15)
$40 Regular Admission

Featured Speaker: Ginger Zee

A Conversation with Ginger Zee & Keith Harper: Emotional Health Matters

About Ginger Zee: Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent for ABC News. Zee has been there before, during and after almost every major natural disaster reporting for “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Zee has also hosted several climate specials for ABC News Live and has a recurring climate segment called “It’s Not Too Late” on ABC News Live Prime. Zee has employed her lifelong passion for the atmosphere and married it with compassion and humanity as these stories are always about the people the storms impact. She is an Emmy® Award and Murrow-winning meteorologist who has also been inducted into the Weather Hall of Fame.

Keynote Speaker: Thomas Scammell, MD

Session Title: New Developments in Understanding and Developing Potential Treatments for NT1, NT2, & IH

Session Description: Narcolepsy with cataplexy (NT1) is caused by loss of the orexin/hypocretin-producing neurons. This discovery has rapidly advanced understanding of NT1, and how one might develop potential treatments. This knowledge is also influencing how one might approach potential treatments for Narcolepsy Type 2 (NT2 ) and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Dr. Scammell will review the neurobiology of orexin/hypocretin- producing neurons and how possible new treatments may be developed for NT1, NT2 and IH.

About Dr. Scammell: Dr. Scammell is a Professor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and sleep physician and researcher at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Neurology, Nature, Cell, and Neuron. The author of over 150 journal articles and chapters, Dr. Scammell has lectured both nationally and internationally on narcolepsy and the neurobiology of sleep and wakefulness.

Dr. Thomas Scammell, Professor at Hardvard Medical School, answers a question during a Narcolepsy Network webinar about orexin agonists.

Speaker: Eric Zhou, PhD

Session Title: Work on You, For You: Better Mental Health for NT1, NT2 and IH

Session Description: People with narcolepsy are more than 2 times as likely to struggle with their mental health compared to the general population. Finding a capable mental health clinician who understands your sleep disorder can be overwhelming. By the end of our conversation, you will understand the real barriers to accessing care, and strategies to dealing with these issues.

About Dr. Zhou: Dr. Eric Zhou is on faculty in the Division of Sleep Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and sees patients for the psychosocial management of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia in his clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital. His research focuses on how we can better understand and treat sleep disorders in both pediatric and adult populations. Dr. Zhou’s work has been continuously grant funded since 2012, and he serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Behavioral Medicine and the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

Speaker: Matthew Davis, MD

Session Title: Path to Diagnosis and Treatment for people living with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Session Description: Dr. Davis’ session will focus on the diagnostic journey and challenges faced by people with narcolepsy. He will discuss the spectrum of hypersomnia disorders, their distinct and overlapping features, and strategies to best treat the diverse symptoms.

About Dr. Davis: Dr. Matthew Davis is a board certified neurologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NJ. He focuses on direct patient care, delivering a personalized approach and practical treatment options. His expertise in diagnosing and treating complex sleep disorders has made him a trusted and sought-after specialist in his community. Dr. Davis received his MD from University at Buffalo and completed his neurology residency and fellowship in sleep disorders at University of Maryland.