We are excited to announce that we are hosting a networking event focussed on child and adolescent sleep research on Monday 9th December at the University of York. The aim of the meeting is to gather and share information about existing research/projects in this area, expertise and to build new collaborations.
Background
The aim is to bring together experts and early career researchers from across the University of York, the University of Leeds and the University of Sheffield and other institutions to gather and share information about existing projects, data sets, sleep measurement equipment, facilities and expertise across Yorkshire. The White Rose Child and Adolescent Sleep Research Network aims to build a portfolio of research that explores methods of promoting healthy sleep in young people from a diverse, innovative and multidisciplinary perspective.
Lead academics: Professor Barry Wright (University of York), Dr Anna Weighall (University of Sheffield) and Dr Hannah Nash (University of Leeds)
Where and when is the meeting?
University of York
Monday 9th December 2019 from 10am-4pm
The meeting is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Unfortunately we are unable to pay for your travel.
Venue information: The University of York, Alcuin Research Resource Centre, Alcuin Building, Alcuin Way, Heslington Lane, Heslington York, YO10 5DD
What will happen at the meeting?
The meeting will include some short presentations from academics, clinicians and charities working in the field of paediatric sleep research. This will be followed by poster viewing and interactive workshops to facilitate networking.
How to register: We hope that you will be able to attend this event. For more information and to register to attend and/or present a poster please send an email to Dr Jane Blackwell (Jane.Blackwell2@nhs.net<mailto:Jane.Blackwell2@nhs.net>).
If you would like to present a poster please send the abstract to Jane by 31st October, 2019.
If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know. Please also feel free to circulate this to anyone you think would be interested. Places will be limited, on a first come first serve basis.
More information about the network can be found here:
