In June 2009 an interdisciplinary group of professionals interested in sleep disorders met at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops BC, Canada. It was an interesting and productive meeting. In our discussions it became apparent that we needed to meet annually. It was also felt that the discussions needed to be opened up to a larger audience. It was the consensus of the group that a cooperative multidisciplinary approach would advance the practice of sleep medicine in British Columbia.

We wish to involve, Physicians from all medical specialties, Dentists, Respiratory Therapists, Polysomnographic Technologists, Nurses, Psychologists, Researchers, Students and anyone else interested in the study of sleep disorders. Manufacturers may also register and contact us about sponsoring a speaker.

Last year this meeting had just under 200 attendees. This year there are attendees from around the world including Asia and Africa. For more information go to the web site http://www.tru.ca/sleep.html

L. R. Matthews RRT (A) MA
Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy
Faculty of Science
Director, Center for Respiratory Health and Sleep Science
Thompson Rivers University
Work    250-828-5434

Email-  lmatthews@tru.ca
Website-  http://www.tru.ca/science/sleep.html

Randy Clare

Randy Clare brings to The Sleep and Respiratory Scholar more than 25 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the sleep and pulmonary function field. He has held numerous management positions throughout his career and has demonstrated a unique view of the alternate care diagnostic and therapy model. He is considered by many an expert in the use of oral appliances like Silent Nite, EMA and TAP to treat snoring and sleep apnea in the dental office. Mr. Clare's extensive sleep industry experience assists Sleepandrespiratoryscholar in providing current, relevant, data-proven information on sleep diagnostics and sleep therapies that are effective for the treatment of sleep disorders. Mr Clare is director of business development for Glidewell a dental solutions company his focus is on dental treatment for sleep disordered breathing.

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