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Pediatric Sleep & Developmental Neuropsychology Fellowship

INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) and Université Paris Cité

Prof. Karen Spruyt is a senior researcher at the National Institute of Medicine and Health (INSERM) and the University of Paris – Robert Debré Academic Hospital, France. Trained in Clinical Child Psychology, Child Neuropsychology, and Biostatistics, she specializes in the intersection of pediatric sleep and developmental neuropsychology.

Her research focuses on how sleep influences children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development, with a particular interest in somnopathology and translational applications. Prof. Spruyt actively collaborates with international, multidisciplinary teams and is deeply engaged in mentoring, doctoral supervision, and advancing pediatric sleep education.

Main Areas of Interest

· Developmental Neuropsychology & Sleep: Expertise in examining the interplay between children’s sleep and neurodevelopment from infancy through adolescence, with a focus on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional outcomes in both typical and atypical populations.

· Pediatric Sleep Disorders and sleep research methodology: Specialized knowledge in identifying and characterizing pediatric sleep disturbances—including parasomnias, insomnia, circadian rhythm disruptions, and syndromic sleep problems—with emphasis on their neuropsychological and developmental consequences.

· Translational & Multidisciplinary Clinical Research: Application of integrative research methodologies spanning psychology, neuropsychology, and biostatistics to advance pediatric sleep science; leadership in international collaborations, doctoral mentorship, and the promotion of evidence-based approaches to child health and development.

Specialties

Sleep Medicine

Pulmonology

Neurosciences

Techniques You Will Learn

· Polysomnography (PSG): Hands-on exposure to overnight sleep studies, including electrode placement, signal acquisition, scoring, and interpretation of sleep architecture and pathology in pediatric populations.

· Actigraphy & Wearable Technologies: Training in the use of actigraphy, wearable and nearable devices for long-term monitoring of sleep-wake patterns, circadian rhythms, and daily activity in naturalistic settings.

· Survey & Behavioral Assessments: Application of validated questionnaires, parental reports, and behavioral surveys to assess sleep quality, routines, and associated developmental or psychosocial outcomes.

· Neuropsychological & Neuroscientific Assessments: Exposure to cognitive, behavioral, and developmental testing protocols, alongside neuroscientific methods, to investigate the impact of sleep on child neurodevelopment and learning.

Curriculum

Foundations & Core Techniques

Orientation & Overview

Introduction to the pediatric sleep research unit, workflows, and ethical considerations in child research.
Overview of developmental neuropsychology and the role of sleep in cognitive, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.
Introduction to pediatric sleep disorders (insomnia, parasomnias, circadian rhythm disturbances, syndromic sleep problems).

Polysomnography (PSG) Training

Hands-on exposure to overnight PSG: electrode placement, signal acquisition, and scoring.
Case-based teaching on identifying pediatric sleep pathologies (e.g., sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias).
Integration of PSG findings with neuropsychological outcomes.

Survey & Behavioral Assessments

Training in validated questionnaires, parental reports, and behavioral surveys.
Application in both clinical and research settings.

Applied Research & Multidisciplinary Integration

Actigraphy & Wearable Technologies

Training in actigraphy and nearables for sleep-wake monitoring and circadian rhythm analysis.
Data interpretation in naturalistic environments.

Neuropsychological & Neuroscientific Assessments

Exposure to cognitive, behavioral, and developmental testing protocols.
Linking sleep patterns with neuropsychological and emotional outcomes.

Translational Research & Academic Development

Participation in interdisciplinary meetings with psychologists, pediatricians, and neurologists.
Observation of translational research projects at INSERM/Université Paris Cité
Journal club participation and research methodology workshop (study design, statistics).
Final mentor-led reflection, feedback, and certificate of completion.

Accommodation

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Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$1,063.00
4 weeks	$1,563.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

English proficiency as well as basic background in sleep, child development and statistics

Host Details

Host Name: SPRUYT

Affiliation: INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) and Université Paris Cité

Address: Paris

Website URL:

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