Former director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine at The New York University School of Medicine's Sleep Disorders Center, Dr. Walsleben has authored and co-authored many journal articles and abstracts on narcolepsy, sleep apnea and sleep disorders in general. She is a co-author of “A Woman’s Guide To Sleep,” published in October 2000. In addition, she is a co-investigator of two NIH grants to examine the role of sleep apnea in cardiovascular disease and the use of CPAP in mild sleep apnea. Dr. Walsleben earned her doctorate in biopsychology from the State University of New York at StonyBrook University in 1987 and became board-certified in sleep disorders medicine in 1988. She is a Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a member of several professional organizations, serving as Section Head in the Sleep Research Society for 4 years. She served on the New York State Task Force on the Impact of Fatigue and Driving for several years. She also serves on the National Women’s Health Resource Center Scientific Council.