Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR
Dr. Grandner is a licensed clinical psychologist and is certified in behavioral sleep medicine. His work focuses on sleep and circadian health and their connections with physical health, mental health and daytime functioning. His research examines the upstream social, behavioral, environmental and biological factors that shape sleep; the downstream cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive and behavioral consequences of sleep and circadian disruption; and the development, evaluation and implementation of interventions that improve sleep and health. His work spans population health, behavioral sleep medicine, clinical and translational research, sleep and circadian measurement, and emerging technologies. A major focus of his research is translating sleep science into practical strategies that can improve health at the individual, clinical, community and population levels. Dr. Grandner is also active in professional education, public communication and national efforts to integrate sleep into broader models of health and healthcare.
Professional Affiliations
Sleep Research Society
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
American Heart Association
American Psychological Association
Degrees
- PhD: Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego, Joint Doctoral Program, 2007
- MTR: Translational Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2014
- MS: Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University, 2005
- BS: Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester, New York, 2001
sleep and circadian health, behavioral sleep medicine, cardiovascular and metabolic health, sleep health disparities and social determinants of health, digital health, wearables, sleep technology