Sleep challenges in Parkinson’s disease’ by Prof. Sebastiaan Overeem

Join us for a deep dive into the sleep challenges faced by Parkinson's patients and the potential solutions with Prof S Overeem!Prof. Overeem is a distinguished clinical somnologist and sleep researcher renowned for his expertise in sleep medicine (he was recommended to us by Prof. Bas Bloem). He practices at the Center for Sleep Medicine Kempenhaeghe in the Netherlands, a leading institution dedicated to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. His clinical focus encompasses a wide range of somnological conditions, with particular interests in narcolepsy, hypersomnias, parasomnias, and sleep disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease.In 2015, he became a senior researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology where he established a pioneering research program aimed at developing innovative diagnostic methods for sleep and its related disorders. He was appointed full professor in June 2017, solidifying his role as a leader in the field.Outside of his professional pursuits, Prof. Overeem enjoys exploring the depths of the ocean and the expanses of the sky, indulging his passions as an avid scuba diver and private pilot.