Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAAN
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse is a neurologist at UPMC specializing in epilepsy and sleep medicine. Her work extends beyond patient care, focusing on advancing public health policies that prioritize sleep as essential to brain health, mental well-being, and human performance. She has advocated for later school start times and permanent standard time, including testimony before the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse raises awareness of sleep’s impact among children, adolescents, first responders, transportation workers, athletes, and healthcare professionals. She serves on the Advocacy Committees of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the Health Policy Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology.