Dr. Gail Marsh

Biography

Gail R. Marsh is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Duke University, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. With a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa obtained in 1968, Dr. Marsh's research interests primarily revolve around sleep disorders such as insomnia, particularly in middle-aged and elderly populations. Over her career, she has led various NIH-funded projects that explored effective treatment modalities for insomnia, comparing both drug and behavioral approaches. Her studies have demonstrated the long-term benefits of behavioral treatments for sleep improvement, especially in older adults. In her investigations, she has gathered data from equal numbers of male and female participants, applying standard sleepiness tests to assess daytime alertness. Dr. Marsh has also delved into the lesser-known area of periodic leg movements in sleep, recognizing its increasing prevalence among older adults. Throughout her academic journey, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of sleep and its disorders.

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