Sleep 2006 (the medical conference formerly known as APSS)

I am in Salt Lake City (SLC) for the medical conference , that for 20 years now, brings together all, or at least, most of the medical researcher and clinicians in the field of sleep medicine. APSS stands for Associatied Professional Sleep Societies. It is the umbrella organization for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (primarily clinical) and the Sleep Research Society (primarily research). And like most medical conferences there are educational sessions and posters (my favorite), but it is also the occasion for other sleep related organizations to get together as well. While they do not meet at the same time, another group, the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine has its annual meeting a couple days before Sleep.

I am in SLC two days early to attend the educational sessions for the dental group. Starting Sunday I will be reporting on the Sleep meeting and related activities.

On a personal note

I traveled to New York City yesterday to see my eldest child grduate from college. It was the first time in a number of years when we were all together. There are always complications when five people are all in the same place, but it was worth it.

In four years time, we will gather again to see my son finish and my youngest child start.

Time passes quickly.

Next time... notes from the Sleep meeting (formerly APSS)