William C. Dement
| Birth name | William Charles Dement |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1928-07-29 |
| Birth place | Wenatchee, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 2020 (aged 91) |
| Place of death | Stanford, California, U.S. |
William Charles Dement (July 29, 1928 - June 17, 2020) was an American sleep researcher and founder of the Sleep Research Center at Stanford University.
Authority on sleep
He was a leading authority on sleep, sleep deprivation and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Father of Sleep Medicine (USA)
For this pioneering work in a previously uncharted field in the United States, he is sometimes referred to as the American father of sleep medicine.
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