Big data approaches for novel mechanistic insights on sleep and circadian rhythms: a workshop summary

The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health hosted a 2-day virtual workshop titled Big Data Approaches for Novel Mechanistic Insights on Disorders of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024. The goals of this workshop were to establish a comprehensive understanding of the current state of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders research to identify opportunities to advance the field by using approaches based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The workshop showcased rapidly developing technologies for sensitive and comprehensive remote analysis of sleep and its disorders that can account for physiological, environmental, and social influences, potentially leading to novel insights on long-term health consequences of sleep disorders and disparities of these health problems in specific populations.