“脑健康青年基金-睡眠健康创新研究”项目启动

Core Viewpoint - The "Brain Health Youth Fund - Sleep Health Innovation Research Project" has been officially launched to support research on innovative mechanisms of drugs, particularly focusing on dual orexin receptor antagonists, to address insomnia and enhance brain health in China [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project aims to fund 30 research topics, including 10 excellent projects and 20 outstanding projects, specifically targeting insomnia mechanisms and management [1]. - The initiative is backed by the Shanghai Medical Innovation Development Foundation and supported by Eisai China, emphasizing the importance of sleep health as a cornerstone of national brain health [1]. Group 2: Research Focus - The research will concentrate on three main areas: 1. Pathological mechanism studies exploring the relationship between dual orexin receptor antagonists and sleep-wake cycles, their impact on daytime functioning, and their role in comorbid patients [2]. 2. Clinical application of new insomnia medications, focusing on treatment optimization, long-term management, and medication strategies for comorbid populations [2]. 3. Addressing clinical practice challenges, such as medication use in patients with comorbidities and special populations [2]. Group 3: Talent Development - The project is designed to ignite innovation among young researchers under 45 years old with clinical experience or published research in the field of insomnia, aiming to cultivate outstanding talent in sleep health [1][2].