Delegate: Institute of Sleep Science
Delegate Short Bio: SOMNATH MAITY
Consultant Sleep Specialist | Keynote Speaker | Clinical Researcher | Myofunctional Specialist | CPAP Consultant | Clinical Researcher | Advocate for Good Night Sleep.
Somnath Maity is the Director of the Institute of Sleep Science, Kolkata, India, where he leads clinical, academic, and awareness initiatives to advance the field of sleep medicine.
A passionate advocate for sleep health, Maity works extensively on promoting awareness about sleep disorders, particularly Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and their impact on public health, productivity, and wellbeing. His expertise in CPAP therapy, clinical research, and behavioral sleep interventions has helped individuals and organizations achieve better rest and improved performance.
As a keynote speaker and global collaborator, Maity actively contributes to international discussions on sleep science, aligning his efforts with the WHO’s vision of making sleep a public health priority. Through his leadership at the Institute of Sleep Science, he continues to champion the message of “Better Sleep for Better Health.”
A passionate advocate for “Better Sleep for Better Health,” he works extensively to promote awareness of sleep disorders—particularly Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—and their impact on public health, productivity, and overall wellbeing.
Maity’s research focuses on cloud-based PAP therapy adherence and myofunctional therapy for OSA. His first paper, published in (Lung India,2023), was the first Indian study on Air View, examining cloud-based CPAP adherence PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37148016. His second publication, “A comparative cloud-based view of adherence data over 1 year of CPAP versus APAP uses in OSA patients: Adherence depends on PAP device” (Lung India, 2025) PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40296388 , demonstrated that long-term adherence varies by device type, emphasizing the role of telemonitoring and personalized patient motivation.
His ongoing work, “Myofunctional Therapy to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea,” has shown promising results, particularly among children and elderly patients—including those with residual AHI after adenotonsillectomy or PAP noncompliance.
Somnath Maity is an active contributor to the World Sleep Society’s global campaigns, leading India’s annual awareness themes:
2025: Make Sleep Health a Priority
2024: Sleep Equity for Global Health
2023: Sleep is Essential for Health
2022: Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World
2021: Regular Sleep, Healthy Future
Institute of Sleep Science – Kolkata
Member of American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Member of World Sleep Society
Life Member of Indian Society for Sleep Research
Scope of Activity: Campaign of multiple activities
Activity: Patient Session – Voices of Sleep Apnoea
Real Stories • Real Struggles • Real Hope
As part of the World Sleep Day Sleep Awareness Program 2026, the Institute of Sleep Science, Kolkata, organized a special Patient Session – “Voices of Sleep Apnoea.”
In this interactive session, patients living with sleep apnoea and their bed partners shared their personal journeys, speaking openly about the challenges they faced before diagnosis and the improvements they experienced after proper treatment and guidance. Their stories highlighted the emotional, social, and health impact of untreated sleep disorders, while also offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar issues.
To make the session more engaging and heartfelt, the discussion was interspersed with songs and poetry, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere that resonated with the audience.
The session served as a powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis there is a human story, and that awareness, early detection, and appropriate treatment can significantly improve quality of life.
World Sleep Day “Sleep Awareness Program” 2026
Theme: Sleep Well, Live Better
Organised by: Institute of Sleep Science, Kolkata, India
Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
Location: Kolkata,West Bengal
Date of Activity: 09/03/2026
