BOD Candidate Responses: Why would you like to join the IPSA Board of Directors?
Molla Imaduddin Ahmed (United Kingdom)
I am honoured to be considered for the IPSA Board and to support its mission of advancing paediatric sleep as a core pillar of global child health. IPSA is well placed to lead this—through clear standards, inclusive training, and ethical innovation. I aim to support its impact through leadership, system insight, and collaboration at a pivotal time for global equity and innovation. I lead an expanding paediatric sleep service in the UK Midlands, developed to integrate respiratory and non-respiratory care with a focus on equitable access and digital health. As Chair of the Midlands Sleep Group, I work with clinicians, researchers, and academics to strengthen regional practice and collaboration.
My leadership spans service development, system strategy, and national workforce planning—through roles with the Integrated Care Board, regional clinical senate and RCPCH. These experiences have shaped my focus on embedding sleep into wider child health policy, supporting underserved populations, and ensuring that innovation enhances, rather than replaces, meaningful care. If appointed, I will help expand IPSA’s global reach by supporting practical, culturally appropriate models in under-resourced settings. I will advocate for formal specialty recognition, promote integration of sleep into early years and school health systems, and guide responsible use of AI and digital tools. I’m also committed to mentoring future professionals and strengthening career pathways.
I bring a collaborative mindset, system perspective, and leadership experience that bridges practice and policy—and would be honoured to serve IPSA and its members in shaping the future of paediatric sleep health.
Saadoun Bin-Hasan (Kuwait; current member, BOD)
My plan for IPSA over the next term has three parts:
Build Capacity:
Start a "Train the Trainer" program in cooperation with regional pediatric societies to certify local educators in sleep medicine clinical skills and medical education.
Certifications & Standards:
Collaborate with IPSA’s Education Committee to create a consistent certification process for pediatric sleep specialists around the world, so doctors in all countries—regardless of income level—can understand what’s needed to teach a sleep course.
International Reach & Fairness:
Collaborate with non-governmental organizations and grassroots entities to offer remote health consultations and local educational group sessions in underfunded, hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that all youngsters, regardless of their location or family income, can access sound, scientific guidance on sleep health.
Sarah Blunden (Australia; current member, BOD)
I have dedicated most of my academic career to researching and promoting Vacation for children and families and communities in the hope of achieving optimal sleep health.
I have enjoyed being on the board of IPSA to date and wish to continue to learn from this knowledgeable group of people. I have learned so much from the board members and the Executive and still feel enthusiastic and motivated to offer my time and energy to IPSA. While I am and will continue to be affiliated with CQU and Monash Universities, I am reducing my work hours in order to concentrate more on things such as translating research into practise, and giving my time to boards and committees, such as being on the Board of IPSA.
I see IPSA as having a leadership role in assisting paediatric sleep societies across the world, especially less developed societies and I am excited to be part of that. I see IPSA as a vibrant and active organisation which has grown in prominence since I have been a member. It has the capacity and indeed should strive to be the voice of paediatric sleep for researchers and clinicians and for quality research and education across the globe.
IPSA has a broad clinical and community membership which allows for so many voices to be heard, and I relish the opportunity to continue to work with and be the voice of paediatric sleep quality education and research across the globe.
It is a true honor to be considered for the IPSA Board of Directors. My motivation to serve comes from a deep commitment to advancing pediatric sleep health globally, especially in regions where access to sleep education and services remains limited. As a pediatrician, sleep medicine specialist and researcher from Turkey, I witness firsthand the need for culturally sensitive, developmentally informed approaches, particularly for behavioral sleep challenges in early childhood. I also have access to polysomnography in my clinical setting, which enables me to bridge behavioral and medical perspectives in both research and care.
My PhD in Social Pediatrics has shaped my view of child health through a holistic, equity-driven lens. As the founder and director of a PhD program in Social Pediatrics and Associated Director of the Pediatric Tier at the World Sleep Academy, I am deeply invested in mentoring future leaders and expanding access to high-quality education. I have also been actively involved in cross-cultural research and international collaborations.
I am a lifelong learner with no personal career ambitions tied to this position. My intention is to give back to a field I care deeply about and continue learning from colleagues and mentors. I genuinely enjoy working in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments and would be honored to contribute to IPSA’s efforts to expand global reach, promote equity in sleep health, raise public awareness and support the next generation of pediatric sleep professionals.
Kate Ching Ching Chan (Hong Kong; current member, BOD)
I am honoured to self-nominate for a position on the IPSA Board of Directors for the 2026–2030 term. My passion for paediatric sleep medicine has grown steadily over the years, shaped by clinical experience, research, and a strong belief in the importance of sleep for children's health and development. Having previously served on the IPSA Board, I have gained valuable insight into the organization’s mission and global impact. I am deeply committed to contributing further by strengthening IPSA’s presence and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region, where cultural diversity, healthcare disparities, and evolving public health challenges present unique opportunities for innovation and outreach in paediatric sleep medicine.
As a clinician-researcher and educator, I lead research initiatives and mentor students across multiple levels of training. I actively promote sleep education through academic programmes and professional societies, and I have organized local and international conferences to foster dialogue and capacity-building among healthcare providers.
I envision IPSA as a catalyst for global progress in paediatric sleep health, driven by four strategic pillars: expanding access to education, enhancing public awareness, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultivating future leaders. I believe my regional perspective, leadership experience, and commitment to equity and excellence will contribute meaningfully to IPSA’s continued growth and global relevance.
My interest in more actively contributing to IPSA is sparked by my clinical and teaching experiences at the University of Michigan (US). As a faculty member and psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics and our Sleep Disorders Center, I provide clinical services to children and adolescents, often with significant psychiatric and/or neurodevelopmental comorbidities. To provide the best possible care for patients, shared decision-making across several disciplines is often necessary. This has provided me with numerous opportunities to develop skills in being collegial and collaborative while focusing on the development of creative and sustainable solutions to improve care. These are all assets that I aim to actively use in my role in IPSA if chosen.
Within my position, I also serve as an educator and co-director of our Pediatric Psychology fellowship. In this role, I contribute to the training of future psychologists, physicians and sleep fellows in the basics of pediatric behavioral sleep medicine. It is my passion to communicate sleep as a foundation of good mental and physical health and disseminate evidence-based assessment and intervention widely.
My clinical and teaching roles have led to strong interest in two areas specifically noted in IPSA initiatives: advocacy around later school start times and increasing sleep education. I aim to actively collaborate around these initiatives as well as learn from and contribute to discussions about the many other opportunities to improve sleep in children and adolescents worldwide.
Barbara Gnidovec Strazisar (Slovenia; current member, BOD)
By ending my first mandate in the IPSA Board of Directors I would like to prolong my work in this group of experts for another term since many much work has to be done in the field of pediatric sleep medicine. Pediatric sleep community is still relatively small therefore I believe we should bring all the experts in the field together via networking. As the former president of Sleep Medicine Committee of European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) I have started the initiative of networking among experts inside Europe that we should expand to the whole international community via IPSA. I am one of the first members of IPSA and currently also elected clinical vice-president of ESRS therefore I can help bringing our two societies closer together to collaborate also in other fields, such as developing guidelines and common standards, that are much needed in pediatric sleep medicine, and in educational activities. Under the umbrella of ESRS I am involved in organizing European pediatric sleep school that attracts many international applicants and could together with IPSA collaboration expand to a major educational event in the field. I was one of the firsts to emphasize the importance of pediatric sleep medicine in ESRS and I am willing to continue this work also internationally, since I believe IPSA should be the voice of international pediatric sleep medicine and I would be more than glad to devote my time and effort to participate in achieving this goal.
With focused training and two years of clinical experience in Pediatric Sleep Medicine, I have dedicated myself to advancing care for children with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Vietnam—a country where awareness and resources in this field remain limited. Recognizing the urgent need for structured care, I developed and implemented a hospital-wide protocol for the diagnosis and management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), integrating evidence-based screening, treatment pathways, and family education. This initiative not only transformed practice within my institution but also inspired interest from other hospitals across Vietnam.
My work embodies the core mission of IPSA: to promote excellence in clinical care, research, education, and public policy in pediatric sleep medicine. I have actively worked to build regional awareness, bridge gaps in professional training, and foster collaboration among pediatric specialists. I now hope to expand this impact globally.
Serving on the IPSA Board would allow me to contribute a perspective grounded in hands-on experience from an underrepresented region. I am committed to supporting IPSA’s goals of developing clinical guidelines, promoting international collaboration, and expanding training opportunities. I believe my passion, advocacy, and ability to turn vision into structured action will make me a valuable asset to the Board and to the global pediatric sleep community.
Rosemary Horne (Australia; current officer, Secretary)
I have been a member of IPSA since 2005 and spoke at the first meeting in Berlin. Prior to the formation of IPSA, I was a member of the European Paediatric Sleep Association started by Andre Kahn in the 1990’s. During my membership of I have been actively involved in the growth and international reputation of IPSA. I have been secretary of IPSA since 2016 and a member of the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2024 IPSA conference committees and I chaired the 2020 virtual conference. If elected, will continue to provide my experience and enthusiasm to promote the international standing of IPSA. I particularly wish to promote IPSA’s role in mentoring early career researchers, particularly those in developing countries who are endeavouring to establish paediatric sleep research groups. I have considerable experience in mentorship and fostering the careers of early career researchers. If re-elected as secretary, I will continue to provide my organisational skills to ensure Executive and Board meetings are organised and minutes distributed in a timely fashion to keep all members up to date and to enhance their continued support for IPSA. It has been wonderful to see the progress made by the IPSA Task Forces over the past year and I will continue to support these initiatives and the dissemination of the information provided by these to clinicians, health professionals and parents.
I have been a member of IPSA for a while, and in April 2024, I attended my first IPSA conference—and was utterly impressed. The collective knowledge and inclusive atmosphere were stunning. Every voice mattered, from junior researchers to senior professors and clinicians. This unique community dedicated to children’s and adolescents’ sleep inspired me to express my interest in serving on the IPSA Board.
I look forward to working for international and interprofessional collaboration, supporting clinical implementation of research, and promoting youth-centered approaches in sleep health. I am especially eager to highlight the urgent need for preventive and healthpromoting efforts for children’s and adolescents’ sleep, where schools remain an underutilized but vital resource. Although still early in my research career, having defended my PhD in 2022, I bring more than 30 years of experience working with children and adolescents, including over a decade as a school nurse, where sleep-related concerns were a daily reality. This background has shaped my commitment to promoting healthy sleep and ensuring that young people’s voices guide both research and practice.
Today, I serve as Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the Pediatric Nursing Programme at Jönköping University, Sweden. My research focuses on adolescent sleep, including a national project on later school start times. In parallel, I coordinate the Swedish Network for Junior Sleep Researchers and serve on the board of the Swedish Association for Sleep Research and Sleep Medicine.
It would be an honor to contribute to IPSA’s mission and development through the board.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the International Pediatric Sleep Association Board of Directors and contribute my 19 years of experience in academic medicine and clinical care. As an Associate Professor and the Medical Director of a 25-bed pediatric sleep laboratory, I lead one of the largest pediatric sleep programs in the country, providing care for a diverse population with complex sleep disorders.
My work is grounded in multidisciplinary collaboration, and I have consistently built partnerships across specialties to improve care delivery and health equity. I currently serve as Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine and have held multiple committee positions within the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, including service on the Public Safety Committee, the Presidential Task Force for Multispecialty Collaboration, and the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Curriculum Writing Committee.
These roles have strengthened my understanding of the clinical, operational, and educational challenges in pediatric sleep medicine. Serving on the IPSA Board would allow me to bring this experience to a global platform—supporting international collaboration, promoting education, and advancing equitable access to care.
I am deeply committed to IPSA’s mission and would be honored to contribute through leadership, advocacy, and service.
Sharon Keenan (USA; current member, BOD)
My name is Sharon Keenan, I ask for your vote for member at large, for the Board of Directors of the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA).
It has been my honor to have served on the IPSA BOD, for the last 4 years. I would be honored to serve again. My commitment to pediatric sleep spans decades. I have had the privilege to work with, and be inspired by, many highly skilled, dedicated, colleagues. I have been an active member of IPSA since its founding.
I am excited to be a member of this small but mighty group. We have a unique position, perspective, and power to enable others to be sensitive and responsive to the needs of generations of children worldwide.
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito in the room.” Dalai Lama
We are compelled to share the knowledge and skills we have. We must explore ways to gather resources and focus efforts to maximize our impact for the greatest good.
I trust, that through collective effort, powered and sustained by the unflinching, outstanding administrative support, with which we have been blessed, IPSA can do important work.
I offer my experience and dedication to the effort, in service to the goals of IPSA.
I respectfully submit my name for your consideration, for the position of member at large, for the Board of Directors, of The International Pediatric Sleep Association.
I believe that paediatric sleep medicine and paediatric sleep researchers remain under-recognised in importance and value locally and globally. My aim to join the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) Board of Directors is motivated by a desire to help paediatric sleep care be seen as a vitally important specialty and area of research worthy of increased funding, collaboration and meaningful promotion. Through becoming both a clinician and researcher in this field, I’ve become increasingly aware of the challenges faced in achieving this goal. Whilst I am personally based in the city of Brisbane in Australia, I believe this mission should span developing and developed nations and emerging as well as established researchers. As the Oceanic region ambassador on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) International Assembly, and as the co-chair of the Australasian Sleep Association’s Paediatric Council, I believe that multiple bodies operating in this field of endeavour could effectively work together; if appointed, I would strive to enhance collaboration across these organisations in order to achieve the overall objective of advancing paediatric sleep medicine and research.
I am truly honored to begin my term as a Board Member of the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) Executive Committee, starting in 2025. For the past two decades, I have dedicated my academic career to advancing pediatric sleep research as a coordinator of sleep-related projects at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. My work has always emphasized international collaboration and academic leadership.
I firmly believe that sleep medicine must be integrated into school health programs. One of my goals on the IPSA board is to strengthen connections between pediatric sleep specialists and educational institutions, fostering health promotion at earlier stages of life.
As our President Dr. Paul Gringras reminds us: together we are stronger. In a time when our personal and professional goals are constantly challenged by external disruptions, bringing renewed energy and passion to our collective efforts is essential. Through pediatric care, we can drive meaningful change in society. Sleep education is a powerful tool, especially in the context of climate change, that can transform the lives of children around the world. I am deeply aligned with IPSA’s mission to promote global sleep knowledge and foster inclusive, collaborative research networks. I look forward to contributing actively to our global community of pediatric sleep scholars.
Magda Lahorgue Nunes (Brazil; current member, BOD)
I have been part of the IPSA Board of Directors in two terms, my first term started at the beginning of IPSA and was until 2015, the second term was from 2022 to 2025. During these two terms I have not measure efforts to improve knowledge on Pediatric Sleep across Brazil. For this I have organized, with great success, the IPSA 2014 in my city, Porto Alegre, in south of Brazil, with full economical support of my University (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul). I have created the work group on Sleep in the Brazilian Pediatrics Society that by now is an official Scientific Department of the Society. I have overseen the first Board certification on Pediatric Sleep in Brazil. I have participated in a variety of congress around the country (Brazilian Pediatric Society, Brain, Brazilian Sleep Society, Brazilian Society of Neurophysiology, Brazilian Academy of Neurology, Brazilian Society of Child Neurology, among others) always giving talks and conferences regarding Pediatric Sleep. I was invited many times to talk about Sleep on general Brazilian media (newspapers, radio, TV). If elected for a third term, my aim will be to spread IPSA over Latin America, and not only Brazil. I think that having a full world geographical representation in IPSA board is the best way to improve knowledge on Pediatric Sleep.
Monica Ordway (USA; current member, BOD)
Serving on the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) Board of Directors has been an inspiring and meaningful experience, and I am seeking a second term to continue contributing to IPSA’s strategic growth, international engagement, and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. As a pediatric nurse scientist, I bring a unique perspective that bridges clinical care, behavioral science, and public health, with a focus on advancing sleep equity in early childhood.
Over the past four years, I have worked closely with fellow Board members to elevate IPSA’s visibility and scientific impact. I cochaired the planning committees for the 2022 virtual conference and the 2024 in-person conference in Glasgow, Scotland, which achieved record-breaking abstract submissions and participation from over 40 countries. These efforts reflect my dedication to fostering inclusive, high-quality programming that connects sleep scientists, clinicians, and trainees across disciplines and regions.
Looking ahead, I am eager to continue supporting IPSA as we prepare for the 2026 meeting in Florence and work to expand our reach through innovative programming and global partnerships. I am particularly committed to mentoring early-career professionals and advancing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in pediatric sleep research.
It would be an honor to continue serving on the IPSA Board of Directors and to help guide the organization through its next phase of growth and impact.
Judith Owens (USA; current officer, Past-President)
I am hoping to continue my involvement in helping to shape the future of IPSA, an organization to which I have been deeply committed since its inception and most recently in my roles on the Executive Committee as President-Elect, President and Immediate Past-President. I believe that IPSA is now poised to become the true global voice of pediatric sleep medicine, embracing research, clinical practice, education and training and advocacy/policy development through a variety of channels. including the work of the special task forces and the consensus statements on a variety of important topics for the field that I initiated during my tenure as President. While I wholeheartedly welcome the infusion of new BOD members with new ideas and fresh energy, during this time of transition and exponential growth, it remains useful to retain some sources of "institutional memory" such as myself in the organization to assist in successfully achieving the goals of the next phase before passing the baton.
In particular, I would like to further IPSA's educational reach by initiating the creation of core curricula in pediatric sleep medicine for a variety of clinical subspecialties that currently lack this critical aspect of training, including pediatric pulmonary, neurology, oncology, ORL endocrinology among others. This will require the use of methods such as the Delphi process to identify key curriculum elements and rigorous curriculum development as well as lobbying of the pertinent subspecialty training program organizations regarding implementation. A "herculean" task but one well worth pursuing for the future of our field.
I am expressing my interest in joining the IPSA Board of Directors, representing Europe. I am a French MD specializing in Public Health and Sleep Medicine, with a PhD in genetic epidemiology and a position as research director at Inserm (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research).
As a long-standing IPSA member since 2012, I am motivated to take on leadership responsibilities to actively shape the association's strategic direction and contribute to its governance during this critical period of growth in pediatric sleep research.
I view sleep as a fundamental health challenge, emphasizing that few diseases remain uninfluenced by sleep patterns. I believe understanding sleep pathophysiology in developing children is crucial for establishing healthy lifestyle habits and future adult health. My vision for IPSA includes expanding interdisciplinary collaborations, developing standardized research protocols across countries, and strengthening the association's role in translating research findings into clinical practice and public health policies.
Since 2012, I have been conducting epidemiological research on early determinants and impacts of sleep and circadian rhythms on children's, adolescents', and adults' health. My work primarily involves birth-cohort studies, including French cohorts (ELFE, EDEN, EPIPAGE-2, SEPAGES, FILOMENE) and the European Lifecycle project, as well as clinical cohorts and general population studies.
My dual expertise in epidemiology and clinical practice, combined with experience in large-scale cohort studies, would bring a unique population health perspective to complement IPSA's clinical focus. Representing Europe, I would leverage my connections across European research networks to foster pan-European collaborations and strengthen IPSA's European presence while facilitating knowledge exchange between continents.
Narong Simakajornboon (USA; current member, BOD)
I have been a sleep center director and sleep fellowship program director for the last 25 years. In this role, I have trained and mentored many international visitors in pediatric sleep medicine from several countries including Thailand, China, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia and Romania. With many exposures to international physicians, I have established strong interest in the development of pediatric sleep medicine in other countries. Having been working as a board member of IPSA in the last few years, I have served on task forces including melatonin and transitional medicine and really enjoyed working with colleagues from various parts of the world. My vision for the future of IPSA is to expand the organization to countries around the world. Our membership is mostly in European, North and South American and Australia. I’d like to see more visibility of this organization in Asian countries. One option to consider is to create international advisory board (in addition to Board of Director) with representation from each country to encourage and improve participation. Another idea is to create an international research collaboration in sleep medicine. I foresee how international collaboration would benefit the quality of research and encourage engagement of members from various countries. Finally, this organization can help to foster development of consensus statements and clinical practice guidelines in pediatric sleep medicine and training of pediatric sleep specialists that are more applicable to international countries.
I am honored to be considered for membership on the Board of Directors for the International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA). Over the past two decades, I have built a career dedicated to understanding the role sleep plays in human health and development. As a clinical psychologist and research faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, my research program uses a developmental affective neuroscience approach to investigate role of sleep and circadian rhythms in onset, course, and treatment of mood disorders in young people.
I am deeply committed to improving pediatric sleep health through rigorous research, education, and innovation. Since 2016, I have been consistently involved in local and national committees focused on conference programming and trainee development in the sleep and mental health fields. I have also been engaged in research collaboration in the context of large consortia, interdisciplinary projects, and industry partnerships. I believe that IPSA plays a vital role in uniting pediatric sleep researchers, clinicians, and educators worldwide, and I am eager to draw from my experience to contribute to its mission. As a member of the Board, I would bring not only my scientific expertise, but also a collaborative spirit and a forward-thinking approach to fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and mentoring the next generation of pediatric sleep scientists. It would be a privilege to help guide the strategic vision of IPSA and support its continued growth and impact globally.
As a pediatrician and sleep medicine specialist in Brazil, I am committed to advancing pediatric sleep health through public health policy, especially in underserved and overlooked populations. In a country where structured actions on childhood sleep are largely absent, I work to integrate sleep into the public health agenda as a right—not a privilege.
Currently, I serve on the municipal health management team in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo), leading initiatives to include pediatric sleep in primary care protocols and health worker training. I also teach, provide clinical care, and participate in a research group at the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (USP). These roles give me a grounded understanding of the systemic gaps and opportunities for scalable, equity-focused solutions.
Being part of the IPSA Board would allow me to connect local action to global advocacy. I would proudly represent Latin America and join IPSA in the effort to improve access to pediatric sleep health worldwide—especially where it remains neglected or underprioritized. I believe this perspective is essential for shaping inclusive and just international strategies.
I also lead a nationwide training program to educate health professionals on the physiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders. Education, accessibility, and community-centered care are the foundation of my work.
It would be a privilege to contribute to IPSA’s mission with a focus on research, social justice, collaboration, and the transformative power of collective knowledge.
I would like to serve on the IPSA Board, as I believe in the aims and direction of the organisation and am strongly committed to the ideas of collaboration, efficiency, pragmatism and global focus. I am a UK trained neurodisability paediatrician working as an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre, the tertiary children’s hospital serving the Maritimes and located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. My interest in sleep was primarily driven by the needs of the children and families I worked with and trying to find effective solutions for their sleep problems, more than 25 years ago when I had received no meaningful education or training on these issues. Through the support and mentoring of amazing sleep mentors I have grown alongside and through involvement with IPSA, experiencing first-hand the value and positive impact of the organisation. Having lived and/ or worked in Asia, Africa, UK and now Canada I have a passion to learn from, support and strengthen each other and the diverse communities we serve. Recently, I have started a Sleep Special interest Group in the Canadian Paediatric Society with 380 members, serve as an IPSA task force co-chair for ‘Sleep friendly’ hospitals, and am Director of the Sleep for Health Research and Knowledge Mobilisation Centre at IWK Health. My vision for the future of IPSA is to ensure access to opportunities for healthy sleep for all children and their families and would be excited to contribute to this by serving on the Board.
I would like to express my strong interest in a board position with the International Paediatric Sleep Association (IPSA). I am a paediatric respiratory and sleep specialist at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, where I also lead sleep research. Relevant experience includes my current roles serving as the paediatric representative on both the Clinical Committee and the Conference Committee of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and the paediatric representative on the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Specialist Training Committee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. I believe my professional background, combined with significant leadership experience across national organisations, positions me well to contribute meaningfully to IPSA’s mission and strategic direction.
My goals strongly align with IPSA’s vision to enhance the sleep health of children worldwide through collaboration, education, and research. In the past 12 months, I have been fortunate to be the Australian representative on the IPSA ‘Sleep Friendly Hospitals Taskforce’ working to develop expert consensus on international standards for Sleep Friendly Hospitals. I have particularly enjoyed this experience as I’m passionate about expanding international partnerships and developing resources for clinicians in both highand low-resource environments.
With a proven record of clinical expertise, leadership, and dedication to the field, I would be honoured to serve on the IPSA board.
Guanghai Wang (China; current member, BOD)
- Actively participate and contribute to IPSA congresses and task forces.
- Expand IPSA membership in mainland China with the aims of:
o Augmenting global collaboration and fostering cultural diversity in the field of sleep research.
o Cultivating scholarly interest and nurturing future leaders in sleep science.
o Advancing evidence-based protocols for pediatric sleep assessment and treatment.
- Initiate an IPSA-CMDA Joint Mentorship Program, collaborating with the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Committee of the
Chinese Medical Doctor Association (CMDA) to:
o Connect international expertise with local clinical practice.
o Involve students in mentor-guided research endeavors.
o Train the next generation of pediatric sleep specialists in China.
- Develop supplementary academic platforms in China, encompassing:
o Organizing periodic small-scale meetings to foster ongoing collaboration.
o Striving to host one IPSA biennial congress in China, co-sponsored by CMDA.
- Disseminate and implement IPSA guidelines and research advancements, systematically translating evidence into pediatric
sleep practice throughout China.