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The National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR)
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The #NSRR offers free access to de-identified #PhysiologicalSignals & #ClinicalData to advance #Science globally through #DataSharing #SleepData
New dataset alert! The Disrupted Nighttime Sleep in Pediatric #Narcolepsy (#DNSPN) study examined sleep-dependent memory and nighttime sleep disruption in pediatric narcolepsy type 1. Access this new, exciting dataset, now available on the #NSRR: sleepdata.org/datasets/dnspn
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
September 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Using #MESA data from the #NSRR, researchers found that different hypopnea definitions can influence #OSA diagnosis and treatment eligibility. Read the paper here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Varying Hypopnea Definitions and Treatment Eligibility in Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Sleep and Breathing
Objectives The aim of this study is to compare two definitions of hypopnea: ≥ 4% decrease in the oxygen saturation (4% criterion) vs. ≥ 3% decrease in the oxygen saturation or an arousal (3%A criterio...
link.springer.com
September 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
New blogpost! Using the #MESA and #SHHS datasets, researchers developed #NeuroSleepNet, an explainable framework for automatic #SleepStage scoring:
sleepdata.org/blog/2026/06...
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
September 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
For the first time, #NSRR harmonized data are available on #NHLBI #BioDataCatalyst (#BDC)! Join the BDC Community Half Hour this Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 1 PM ET to learn about these datasets and what's coming next. Register here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BDC Community Half Hour: NSRR Harmonized Data on BDC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
For the first time, National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR) harmonized data are available on BDC, with more harmonized datasets to come. NSRR brings together extensive sleep-related datasets collected...
renci.zoom.us
August 24, 2026 at 9:26 PM
A recent study published by Dr. Baldini et al in #PsychiatryQuarterly used the #ANSWERS dataset to identify suicide risk profiles in students, highlighting the need for more personalized, multidimensional screening and prevention strategies: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Latent Profiles of Suicide Risk in University Students: a Multidimensional Model Integrating sleep, mood, interpersonal, and Behavioral Factors - Psychiatric Quarterly
Suicidal ideation is prevalent among university students and is associated with a complex interplay of psychological, interpersonal, and behavioral factors. While prior research has examined individua...
link.springer.com
August 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A recent study using the #ANSWERS dataset on the #NSRR identified suicide risk profiles in university students, highlighting the need for more personalized, multidimensional screening and prevention strategies. Check out the blogpost here: sleepdata.org/blog/2026/04...
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
August 11, 2026 at 5:21 PM
New blogpost! Researchers used the #WisconsinSleepCohort dataset available on the #NSRR.

Read the blogpost here: sleepdata.org/blog/2026/03...
sleepdata.org
August 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Join us at the #NIH workshop on #Sleep and #Cognition "Current State of Research and Future Directions," taking place virtually on June 25–26, 2026. Learn more and register: events.cancer.gov/nci/sleep-co...
Sleep and Cognition: Current State of Research and Future Directions (Overview) | Events Registration
OverviewThe workshop on Sleep and Cognition: Current State of Research and Future Directions is a virtual event taking place June 25 - 26, 2026.A Trans-NIH Workshop hosted by the National Cancer Insti...
events.cancer.gov
June 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Check out these posters at #SLEEP2026 using #NSRR Data! 👇👇👇
June 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Are you heading to #SLEEP2026 in Baltimore, MD? Check out these poster presentations that use #NSRR data:
June 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A recent study using the #ANSWERS dataset identified 5 suicide risk profiles in university students, highlighting the need for more personalized, multidimensional screening and prevention strategies.
June 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
New blogpost! Using the #SleepHeartHealthStudy dataset on the National Research Resource, researchers discovered that higher spindle density mediated 27% of the SpO2-dementia association and 69% of the hypoxic burden-dementia association. Read more here: sleepdata.org/blog/2026/04...
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
June 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
We sat down with Luca Cerina, who used the #MESA dataset in his most recent publication. Check out the interview here: youtu.be/ofAI2_SB8lI?...
Estimation of apnea-hypopnea index uncertainty in the presence of long wake bouts and overdispersion
YouTube video by National Sleep Research Resource
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April 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Don't miss the final webinar of the NSRR Spring 2026 Webinar Series TOMORROW April 8th 1-2 PM EST, "Architecting Interoperable Sleep Science: A Scalable Common Data Element Framework." Register here: t.co/A8jvrCW6yw
https://mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zU2ioTAfQL239zUCDsvHNA
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April 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Join us for the #NSRR Spring 2026 Webinar Series!

"Demystifying Common Data Elements (CDEs) to the Sleep Research Community: Concepts, Implementation, and Emerging Approaches"

Session info & registration below 👍
March 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
New blogpost! Using the #SHHS dataset, this study develops a sequential deep learning network for sleep stage classification and OSA severity prediction. Read the blogpost here: sleepdata.org/blog/2025/12...
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
February 25, 2026 at 10:50 AM
New blogpost! EEG from 1,011 participants in the MESA dataset reveals a distinct transition before sleep onset, enabling real-time prediction. Check out the blogpost here: sleepdata.org/blog/2025/12...
Sleep Data - National Sleep Research Resource - NSRR
Offering free web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements in well-characterized research cohorts and clinical trials.
sleepdata.org
February 25, 2026 at 10:48 AM
We sat down with the #RetrospectiveAnalysisofSleepinPediatric (#RASP) cohort study dataset contributor Dr. Naihua Gong to learn more about the dataset and its exciting opportunities for future research. Check out the interview here: lnkd.in/gAV7scSg
February 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Paper alert! ⏰ Using the #SHHS dataset, researchers found high Cardiometabolic Index (#CMI) was strongly linked to increased all-cause and cardiovascular #mortality in older adults. CMI can be a tool for high-risk screening & improving #PreventiveCare. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Association of cardiometabolic index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among middle-aged and elderly populations - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Association of cardiometabolic index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among middle-aged and elderly populations
www.nature.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
New Paper Alert! ⏰ Using four #NSRR datasets, researchers developed a deep learning system that can track #sleep and detect #SleepApnea through contactless monitoring at home. This approach could make sleep screening faster, more accessible, and equitable. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Advancing sleep health equity through deep learning on large-scale nocturnal respiratory signals - Nature Communications
Common sleep problems are linked to various health conditions, but are often underdiagnosed. This study presents a deep learning model trained on 15,785 nights of respiratory data for contactless slee...
www.nature.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New blogpost alert! Dr. Catalina Ramírez-Contreras used the #CHAT dataset available on the #NSRR. Check out her findings here: sleepdata.org/blog/2025/11...
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Using #NSRR data, researchers found that children with autism referred for polysomnography show high rates of GI disorders, constipation, diarrhea, and nausea/vomiting predict sleep problems, highlighting gut–brain interactions. journals.lww.com/gastroentero...
journals.lww.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
At the #NSRSR we are thrilled to introduce a brand new Dataset Discovery tool to help NSRR users quickly and easily find the datasets they need. Check it out here: matrix.sleepdata.org
NSRR Dataset Discovery
matrix.sleepdata.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
New dataset alert! We sat down with Dr. Raj Dedhia, PI of the #DISECAD dataset now available on the #NSRR. Check out the interview here: t.co/fXvRn7KEeY
September 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reposted by The National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR)
This study aims to validate two innovative continuous sleep depth measures, Odds Ratio Product (ORP) and Spectral Slope (SS), using large @sleepdata.bsky.social datasets, including #MESA, #SHHS, #CHAT, & #WSC, as alternatives to the gold-standard #hypnogram:
academic.oup.com/sleep/advanc...
Comprehensive Evaluation of Odds Ratio Product and Spectral Slope as Continuous Sleep Depth Measures: Advancing Sleep Staging and Clinical Applications
AbstractStudy Objectives. This study aims to validate two innovative continuous sleep depth measures, Odds Ratio Product (ORP) and Spectral Slope (SS), usi
academic.oup.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM