Ellen Stothard, PhD
Chief Science Officer | Sleep & Circadian Scientist
Dr. Ellen Stothard, PhD, is a sleep and circadian scientist and advocate for patient-centered healthcare. Her academic accomplishments include papers published in peer-reviewed literature and research presented at national and international meetings, as well as national and international press coverage. She has participated in research funded by the National Institutes of Health, the US military, universities, and commercial research and development organizations.
Dr. Stothard's passion for translational research and making complex scientific concepts accessible to the broader public led to her co-authoring "Empowered Sleep Apnea: A Handbook for Patients and the People Who Care About Them" with Rebis CMO David E. McCarty, MD FAASM. They co-host their accompanying podcast, Empowered Sleep Apnea, which is dedicated to the educational mission of demystifying sleep and circadian health, empowering patients and providers, and making sure science can be both informative and engaging.
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The Ohio State University- Dual Bachelors in Psychology & French
University of Colorado at Boulder - Dual Doctorate in Integrative Physiology & Neuroscience
Research collaboration with Kenneth P. Wright, Jr., PhD
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In her current role as the Chief Science Officer of Rebis, Dr. Stothard’s mission is to bridge the gap between research, data, and real-world patient care. She integrates data science and analytics, and real-world evidence gathered in the clinic, to drive innovation and insights in healthcare access, person-centered care, and development of new treatment strategies.
Dr. Stothard's multifaceted career underscores her belief that scientific research should transcend the confines of academia and serve the community at large. Her dedication to translating research into accessible knowledge and seeing her work drive improvements in care and quality of life for patients continues to drive and inspire her in her future at Rebis.
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She is a co-author of the "Camping Studies", which examined the influence of natural light exposure on the human circadian rhythm and sleep patterns. This research gained widespread scientific and public attention, even earning a mention on Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update."