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Dr. Carleara Weiss is a Sleep Scientist

focused on

Sleep, Aging, and Brain Health.  

​Dr. Weiss has over 15 years of experience as an

Adult-Geriatric Nurse Specialist, with a Master's in Science of Healthcare and a Ph.D. in Nursing, focused on Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Circadian Rhythms.​

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Dr. Weiss moved to the US in 2013 to pursue a doctoral degree and a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Circadian Rhythms, Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Geriatrics.

Previously, she was an Assistant Professor and Clinician in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices in Brazil. 

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Originally from Brazil, Dr. Weiss earned a Bachelor's in Nursing Science and a Bachelor's in Education, completed her medical-surgical & geriatric training, and master's degree at the Federal Fluminense University in Rio de Janeiro. ​

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Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a Board Chair at the Sleep Research Society. 

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