The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the following individuals who were selected for recognition for their contributions as manuscript reviewers for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine in 2025.
2026 Beacon Award Recipients
The Beacon Award for Excellence in Peer Review is the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine’s highest distinction for manuscript reviewers, recognizing individuals whose contributions exemplify exceptional rigor, insight, and dedication.
- Karin Johnson, MD
- Alen Juginović, MD
2026 Pathfinder Award Recipients
The Pathfinder Award for Distinguished Reviewers recognizes manuscript reviewers who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the peer review process through their consistent engagement, thoughtful evaluations, and timely responses.
- Pranshu Adavadkar, MD
- Lourdes DelRosso, MD, FAASM
- Faith Luyster, PhD
- Jennifer Martin, PhD, FAASM
- Douglas E. Moul, MD, MPH
“The scientific rigor and clinical relevance of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine depend on the extraordinary commitment of our peer reviewers,” said JCSM Editor-in-Chief M. Safwan Badr, MD, MBA. “By generously volunteering their time, deep expertise in sleep and circadian science, and thoughtful, constructive critique, reviewers help ensure that every article we publish meets the highest standards and ultimately advances patient care. In 2025, more than 250 individuals contributed at least one review for JCSM. I am honored to get to recognize with these awards those whose contributions are most significant, and I remain deeply grateful to all our outstanding reviewers.”
The Beacon and Pathfinder awards were established by Dr. Badr in 2025. This year’s recipients were selected based on the number of reviews they performed, the percentage of review invitations they accepted, and their timeliness in 2025. They will be recognized during the upcoming annual meeting of the JCSM editorial board, which will be held Tuesday, June 16, during SLEEP 2026 in Baltimore.
Visit the AASM awards page to view past recipients of JCSM awards.
The AASM is seeking manuscript reviewers for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. More information is available on the volunteer opportunities page.
