Delegate: Katie Almondes and Maria Luisa Nobre AMBSONO and SIMSONO Sleep Clinic of the Onofre Lopes Hospital University-Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Delegate Short Bio: KATIE ALMONDES
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Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) and Vice-Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Psychobiology at UFRN.
Academic Background
PhD in Psychobiology: Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN).
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Program in Molecular Medicine at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Department of Personality, Evaluation, and Psychological Treatment at the University of Salamanca, Spain.
Technical Training: Cultural Neuropsychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Specialized Certifications
Certified Sleep Psychologist: Credentialed by the Brazilian Sleep Association (ABS) and the Brazilian Society of Psychology (SBP).
Founding Organizer: One of the key architects of the Sleep Psychology certification in Brazil.
Leadership & Clinical Roles
President: Brazilian Society of Psychology (SBP).
Secretary: Latin American Association of Sleep Psychology (ALAPS).
Coordinator: Sleep Outpatient Clinic (AMBSONO) and the Pediatric Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea Clinic (AMBNAP).
Program Coordinator: Specialization Course in Sleep at UFRN.
Preceptor: Psychiatry and Family Medicine Residency Programs at the Onofre Lopes University Hospital (HUOL/AMBSONO).
Past Appointments
President: Brazilian Sleep Association – RN Chapter (2016–2021).
Coordinator: Department of Sleep Behavior Neuroscience at the Brazilian Sleep Association (2016–2017 tenure).
Scope of Activity: Campaign of multiple activities
Activity: All activities are proposed by the sleep clinics AMBSONO and SIMSONO and involve partnerships with professionals in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, speech therapy, physiotherapy, cardiologists, and professors from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, who have experience in teaching, research, and assistance in the areas of sleep, education, and health.
The activities were planned to take place during Sleep Week and reach an audience of healthcare professionals, patients, family members, and caregivers, in line with this year’s campaign theme: Sleep Well, Live Better.
Date: March 18, 2026
PROPOSAL 1: Lobby Activity at the Onofre Lopes University Hospital (HUOL) – Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Target Audience: Patients, family members, and caregivers entering HUOL.
Key Activities
“The Dream Mural” (Lobby): An interactive panel where visitors post sticky notes answering the question: “What is stealing your sleep today?” Goal: This will generate real-world data on the sleep profile of the hospital community to inform future initiatives and clinical support.
The “Sleep Tribunal” (Interactive Game):
An adaptation of our “Myths vs. Truths” activity. Using our existing signs, we will frame it as a trial: Green (Innocent) vs. Red (Guilty).
Concept: “Is this habit good for you, or is it a crime against your sleep?”
Digital Takeaway:
At the end of the interaction, we could provide a QR code linking to a curated relaxation playlist.
Date: March 17,18 and 19, 2026
Media Engagement: A series of interviews for Radio and Television stations throughout the entire “Sleep Week,” focusing on key awareness themes.
Date: March 19, 2026
PROPOSAL 2:Interdisciplinary Symposium: A panel featuring experts in Psychology, Cardiology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Otolaryngology, and Pulmonology.
Topic: AI and Wearables in Clinical Practice: How to Interpret Patient Smartwatch Data?
Key Discussion Point: “Orthosomnia” – The obsessive pursuit of sleep perfection driven by continuous monitoring and data tracking.
Location: Natal, RN, Brazil – Onofre Lopes University Hospital-UFRN
Date of Activity: March 17, 18 and 19
