Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker

Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley · Author of Why We Sleep · Sleep Scientist

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Sleep is the single most effective thing you can do for brain and body health

British neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley specializing in the impact of sleep on human health. Author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep, which transformed public understanding of sleep science.

Profile added Apr 2026

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Long-form content on YouTube

Matthew Walker: Sleep Expert on What Happens When You Don't Sleep

Sleep Science

Matt Walker: Sleep | Lex Fridman Podcast #210

Sleep Science

Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker

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