Welcome to the

Sleep & Wearables Operational research for Readiness and Defense (SWORD) Lab!

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Our Mission

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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

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For General Inquiries

Kent Werner, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

kent.werner@usuhs.mil

CDR, MC, USN | Associate Prof, Dept of Neurology, USUHS

Elizabeth C. Metzger, MSPH

Research and Operations Director

elizabeth.metzger.ctr@usuhs.edu

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