inextricably tied to neurological disease, serving as both a measure and a moderator of neurological function. In fact, according to Logan Schneider, MD, Chair of the American Academy of Neurology’s sleep section, no neurology education is complete without a focus on sleep. “A basic understanding of the mechanisms of sleep and wake can help to elucidate the pathophysiology of a number of neurologic disorders and their symptomatic impact,” says Dr. Schneider.