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Dr. Matthew Walker
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- Founder and Director, UC Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep Science
- NYT Bestselling Author, ‘Why We Sleep’
- Professor of Neuroscience & Psychology
Biography
Preeminent neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. Matthew Walker is a celebrated sleep expert. A Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley, Dr. Walker is also the founder and director of the school’s Center for Human Sleep Science. Dr. Walker’s New York Times bestseller, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, was hailed as an “important and fascinating book” by Bill Gates. Dr. Walker has received numerous funding awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. In 2020, Dr. Walker was awarded the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Achievements. At the intersection of science and industry, Dr. Walker has served as scientific counsel for numerous technology companies, including Google, Hello, and Fitbit. Dr. Walker translates his work for any industry and audience, offering his insights to business leaders, technology firms, and medical and healthcare professionals.
Dr. Walker discusses the impact of sleep on human health and disease in a way that is digestible for any audience and provides tangible takeaways on wellness and peak performance. Dr. Walker has shed light on his groundbreaking research everywhere from Google to TED, where his talk “Sleep is Your Superpower” has 20M+ views. Dr. Walker has spoken about sleep to hosts such as the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, TED, Google Zeitgeist, and many more.
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‘Why We Sleep’
According to neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s New York Times bestseller Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Drawing on Why We Sleep, Dr. Walker gives audiences a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming.
Sleep is Your Superpower
In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Dr. Matthew Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep – and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don’t, for both your brain and body. Charting cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and synthesizing decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood, and energy levels; prevent disease; slow the effects of aging; increase longevity; enhance the education and lifespan of our children, and boost the efficiency, success, and productivity of our businesses.
Sleep Optimization for High-Pressure Roles
In this practical presentation, neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker lays out the foundations of a good night’s sleep for audiences in high-pressure roles. From executives to first responders, anyone making an impact will benefit from Dr. Walker’s scientific advice for a good night’s rest.
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
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