Welcome to the
Sleep & Wearables Operational research for Readiness and Defense (SWORD) Lab!
Our Mission
To measure and modulate sleep through innovative physiological monitoring, signal interpretation, and molecular approaches, developing and validating biomarkers and therapeutics
Our Vision
To enhance military readiness and civilian wellbeing using sleep and circadian science that improves resilience and human performance
For General Inquiries
CDR, MC, USN | Associate Prof, Dept of Neurology, USUHS
Kent Werner, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator | kent.werner@usuhs.mil
Elizabeth C. Metzger, MSPH
elizabeth.metzger.ctr@usuhs.edu
Research and Operations Director
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