MARTA
KAMINSKA
I am a pulmonologist and sleep specialist, and a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. My research involves clinical and epidemiological studies in the field of sleep-disordered breathing. My main interests are effects of obstructive sleep apnea on cognitive function and neurodegeneration; diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and respiratory care in neuromuscular disorders.
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Q & A
What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about sleep?
That a doctor can fix it.
Are you an early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Do you use a sleep monitoring app. If so, which and why?
Intermittently. It shows me how much time I actually slept, and reminds me that I tend to go to bed too late for the time I need to wake up!
What is your favourite [song/podcast/video/audio book/tv show] to fall asleep to?
Complete silence and darkness are the sleep signals for me.
Can you sleep "anywhere anytime" or do you need the comfort of your own bed to sleep well?
Depends how sleep deprived I am…