September 13, 2019

Dr. Jeffrey Durmer Joins Board of Directors

The RLS Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, has joined the Board of Directors. An RLS expert, Dr. Durmer has served on the Foundation’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board since 2006 and been a key participant in the Foundation’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.

Dr. Durmer is a co-founder and chief medical officer of FusionHealth, a healthcare workflow technology company that develops solutions for people with sleep disorders and sleep problems. Dr. Durmer’s research focuses on applying the neuroscience of sleep and circadian rhythm biology to workplace fatigue and well-being programs, as well as the use of technology-enabled, population sleep-health delivery systems. His past work includes uncovering subcortical visual systems involved in blind sight, and developing the first standardized clinical interview tool for pediatric RLS.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Durmer to the Board of Directors,” says Lewis Phelps, chair of the board. “He has a wealth of experience as an RLS clinician, a research scientist and a corporate executive. He will add an extraordinary set of skills to our deliberations. On behalf of the board, I’m pleased to welcome him to the leadership of the Foundation and look forward to having him with us as the Foundation continues its important work.”