Nov. 5 – SPRC Seminar: Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula

Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Director, Sleep Disorders Clinic, Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Presentation: ‘How do we determine a safe work shift length?  A review of guiding principles offered by experts in the field’

Friday, November 5th, at 12:00 pm via Zoom

Please contact michelle.r.sanchez@wsu.edu for the Zoom URL.

Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula has been practicing sleep medicine for 23 years.  She is trained in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. Dr. G’s research has included the evaluation of screening programs for sleep apnea in occupational settings, such as commercial truck drivers and law enforcement officers.  She published manuscripts and numerous guidance documents in this area, presented at national meetings, and served as a consultant for federal regulatory agencies that address drowsy driving, such as the FMCSA and NTSB. She chaired several committees for the AASM regarding sleep and safety issues in occupational settings, which have tackled the effects of unhealthy sleep among workers operating in safety-sensitive conditions.

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