Appointment of Professor Mike Gradisar as the Head of Sleep Science at Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle, the popular sleep tracking app, has announced the appointment of Professor Mike Gradisar as its new Head of Sleep Science. This move is a testament to Sleep Cycle's commitment to growing its B2B market share and improving people's health through better sleep.
Professor Gradisar, based in Adelaide, Australia, brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of sleep science. He has been working in the area of sleep since 1998 and has conducted clinical trials and treated sleep disorders across various age groups. His research has led to over 125 scientific publications on sleep and he has led several research teams.
In his new role, Professor Gradisar will oversee Sleep Cycle's scientific initiatives and will be vital in expanding the app's offering. He will leverage the power of machine learning together with Sleep Cycle's extensive set of sleep data to develop the next generation of sleep and health products.
Professor Gradisar will also contribute to developing comprehensive sleep improvement content and program strategies. His book, Helping Your Child with Sleep Problems, underlines his expertise in sleep interventions across age groups.
Sleep Cycle has millions of active users and has analyzed over 400 million nights of sleep data in more than 150 countries. The app's mission is to improve global health by empowering people to sleep better, and it is one of the most widely used solutions worldwide to improve sleep health.
Sleep Cycle is also one of the world's most comprehensive sources for sleep statistics, frequently contributing to sleep research by collaborating with renowned universities and research facilities worldwide.
Carl Johan Hederoth, Sleep Cycle's Chief Executive Officer, stated that Professor Gradisar's profound knowledge of sleep science will be a great addition to the Sleep Cycle team. Professor Gradisar himself expressed his excitement about his new role, stating that he feels closer to his goal of helping people sleep better on a larger scale with Sleep Cycle's access to millions of active users.
Professor Gradisar will also continue to lecture at postgraduate level and be a frequent speaker at scientific conferences and sleep training workshops for health professionals.
With Professor Gradisar at the helm of sleep science, Sleep Cycle is poised to continue its mission of improving people's health through better sleep and providing evidence-based practices to its users.
