Institute of Sleep Science

27/10/2026

🎓 Certificate of Achievement | New Scientist Academy

I am pleased to share that I have successfully completed “The Science of Sleep and Dreams” from New Scientist Academy.

Continuous learning is an essential part of advancing our understanding of sleep, dreaming, and human health. I look forward to building on this knowledge and further contributing to sleep science, clinical practice, and sleep health awareness.

🔗 Verify my certificate: https://academy.newscientist.com/certificates/pinbemnhnd

24/10/2026

🏅🇪🇺 **PROUD MILESTONE: 25 EUROPEAN CME CREDITS AWARDED!** 🇪🇺🏅

I am delighted to share that I have been awarded **25 European CME Credits (ECMEC®s)** for the **Sleep Europe 2026 – 28th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS)**, held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from **20–23 October 2026**.

📜 This certificate recognizes my attendance at this prestigious international congress and reinforces my commitment to **continuous medical education, professional development, and lifelong learning** in sleep medicine and sleep technology.

For me, continuous learning is an essential part of advancing clinical practice, strengthening scientific knowledge, and contributing to better sleep health.

🙏 Grateful to the European Sleep Research Society and the congress organizers for this valuable academic opportunity.

This academic experience reinforces the importance of lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development in sleep medicine and sleep technology.

I remain committed to strengthening my knowledge, advancing professional competencies, and contributing to the continued development of sleep medicine through education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

🌙 **Continuing to learn. Continuing to grow. Advancing sleep health.**

16/10/2026

🎤 Proud to Share: Oral Research Presentation at NAPCON 2026, Kolkata!

I am delighted to share that my research paper has been accepted for oral presentation at NAPCON 2026 in Kolkata! 🎉

🔬 Research Title:

“Prevalence of Poor Sleep Quality Among Undergraduate Medical Students in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.”

📌 Category: Research Paper
🎙️ Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
📅 Schedule: Day 1 | Friday, 30 October 2026
📍 Venue: NAPCON 2026, Kolkata

Poor sleep quality among medical students is an important concern, given the demanding academic schedules, stress, and irregular sleep patterns associated with medical education. Through this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aim to contribute to a better understanding of sleep quality among undergraduate medical students in India using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

I am grateful for this opportunity to share our research and contribute to scientific discussions on sleep health, medical education, and student well-being.

🤝 An invitation to colleagues and fellow researchers: If you are attending NAPCON 2026, I warmly invite you to join my oral presentation. Your presence, feedback, and scientific insights would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to connecting with clinicians, pulmonologists, researchers, and sleep medicine professionals in Kolkata!

11/10/2026

ESRS ELECTIONS 2026
FROM EXPERIENCE TO ACTION: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SLEEP TECHNOLOGY TOGETHER

As a candidate for the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) Sleep Technologist and Nurse Committee (STNC), my priorities are:

Education Beyond Borders: Promote educational opportunities, online training, workshops and knowledge exchange for sleep technologists.

Professional Development: Encourage structured training, mentorship and continuous learning to strengthen skills and professional competencies.

Research and Recognition: Support greater participation of sleep technologists in scientific research, innovation and international congresses.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Build stronger connections between technologists, nurses, physicians and researchers.

Inclusion and Future Generations: Create opportunities for young professionals and strengthen our global sleep technology community.

MY VISION:
A community where education is accessible, knowledge is shared and every sleep technologist has the opportunity to grow.

I believe in building bridges between Europe, India and South Asia through education, collaboration and shared expertise.

Together, we can build a stronger future for Sleep Medicine.

Somnath Maity
ESRS Nominated Candidate – ESRS Sleep Technologist and Nurse Committee
India

07/10/2026

🌙 Honoured to Speak at PULMOCON 2026 | Advancing Multidisciplinary OSA Care

I am truly honoured and grateful to Prof. Dr. Partha Sarathi Bhattacharjee Sir and Dr. Abhishek Kar for inviting me to be part of the 24th PULMOCON 2026 and for giving me the opportunity to share my work with such a distinguished audience.

It was a privilege to speak on:
“Role of Myofunctional Therapy in OSA”

The session focused on Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMFT), airway rehabilitation, and its evolving role in comprehensive management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

I am particularly passionate about exploring how evidence-based, personalised, and multidisciplinary approaches can complement established OSA therapies and help appropriate patients achieve better long-term outcomes.

My journey in Sleep Medicine continues to be driven by three simple goals:
🌙 Better Sleep. Better Life.
🫁 More Physiological Sleep.
🤝 Less Dependency — wherever clinically appropriate.

And my vision remains: “No Mask. No Hose. No PAP — Just Sleep.”

Not as a replacement for PAP when PAP is indicated, but as a vision to explore effective, evidence-based alternatives and complementary therapies for appropriately selected patients.

Through DiPSLEEP, clinical practice, research, and continued academic collaboration, I hope to contribute to a future where OSA care is increasingly personalised, multidisciplinary, physiological, and patient-centred.

A sincere thank you once again to the entire PULMOCON 2026 organising team for this wonderful opportunity. 🙏

Looking forward to continuing the journey of Sleep Medicine, Myofunctional Therapy, research, and collaboration.

Better Sleep. Better Life. 🌙

27/09/2026

📚 Continuing to learn in Sleep Medicine

I’m pleased to share that I have completed the World Sleep Society webinar:

**“Half the Population, a Fraction of the Research: An Introduction to Women’s Sleep Health.”**

The webinar provided valuable insights into women’s sleep health and the importance of addressing sex-specific considerations in sleep research, clinical practice, and public health.

As sleep medicine continues to evolve, strengthening our understanding of women’s sleep across different stages of life is essential for more comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Thank you to the **World Sleep Society** for facilitating this important educational session.

📅 Completion Date: September 27, 2026
📜 Certificate ID: 107712677

04/09/2026

🌍💤 A Memorable Frame from the Global Sleep Community

One of the frames I will always treasure from my journey in sleep medicine and sleep research.

This photograph captures the spirit of the World Sleep Society community — bringing together professionals from different countries, disciplines, and backgrounds with one shared mission: to advance sleep health globally.

For me, being connected with the World Sleep Society represents much more than attending conferences. It is about learning, mentorship, collaboration, research, and building meaningful international connections that can ultimately improve patient care.

Grateful for every conversation, every opportunity to learn, and every colleague who makes this global sleep community so inspiring.

From India to the global sleep community — continuing to learn, collaborate, and contribute. 🌏

10/08/2026

🎉 Pleased to Share Our Latest Research Publication!

I’m delighted to share that our research paper has been published in Sleep and Vigilance, a journal of Springer Nature, on 10 August 2026.

📄 Title: Telemonitored Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Improvements in Sleepiness, Quality of Life, and Medication Burden Are Independent of PAP and Driven by Adherence

This study explores the potential of telemonitored orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) as an adjunctive approach in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a particular focus on sleepiness, quality of life, medication burden, and treatment adherence.

I am grateful to all our co-author, colleagues, and research team members who contributed to this work. 🙏

This publication represents another step toward exploring patient-centered, non-invasive, and adherence-driven approaches to OSA management.

🔗 Read the full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41782-026-00362-w
Sleep and Vigilance – Full Article

DOI: 10.1007/s41782-026-00362-w

I would truly appreciate your insights, feedback, and discussion on this work.

Purpose Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is an emerging adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but real-world evidence in moderate-to-severe disease remains limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a home-based, telemonitored OMT program on daytime sleepiness, quality...

10/07/2026

Quality Time with Indian Sleep Medicine Leaders | SLEEPCON 2026

Attending SLEEPCON 2026 was a valuable opportunity to engage with some of the most respected clinicians, researchers, and academicians in Indian sleep medicine. Scientific meetings like these not only facilitate the exchange of knowledge but also strengthen collaborations that ultimately improve patient care.
I sincerely thank the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA) and the SLEEPCON 2026 Organising Committee for delivering an outstanding scientific programme and creating a platform for insightful discussions, academic collaboration, and professional networking.

It was a privilege to reconnect with mentors, interact with distinguished faculty, and meet colleagues and young researchers who are collectively advancing the field of sleep medicine in India.

I look forward to translating these academic discussions into better clinical practice, impactful research, and improved patient outcomes.

Advancing sleep medicine requires not only scientific innovation but also mentorship, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centred care.

07/07/2026

HONORED TO DELIVER AN ACADEMIC LECTURE AT SLEEPCON 2026 🌙🎤

It was a privilege to deliver an invited academic lecture at SLEEPCON 2026, where I had the opportunity to discuss the evolving role of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

Sharing current evidence, clinical experience, and future perspectives with distinguished faculty members, sleep physicians, pulmonologists, residents, researchers, and students was both inspiring and professionally rewarding. Thought-provoking discussions and the exchange of ideas reaffirm the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing sleep medicine and improving patient outcomes.

I extend my sincere gratitude to Prof. Dr. J. C. Suri sir, Dr. Tejas Suri, the Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA), and the entire SLEEPCON 2026 Organizing Committee for their warm hospitality, generous support, and the opportunity to contribute to this prestigious scientific meeting.

Academic platforms like SLEEPCON continue to foster innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practice, ultimately strengthening our collective mission to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

I look forward to continued collaborations and contributing further to the advancement of sleep medicine through research, education, and patient-centered care.