Dr. Martin is Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where she teaches about caring for patients with sleep disorders and the importance of sleep in maintaining health. Dr. Martin serves as Associate Director for Clinical and Health Services Research at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center. She is a nationally known expert in insomnia disorder, and the Subject Matter Expert for the VA’s program to disseminate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. Dr. Martin’s scientific research program focuses on improving sleep as a key component of maintaining and improving physical and mental health, particularly in vulnerable and complex patient populations, and on strategies to increase access to high quality care for all patients with sleep disorders and complaints.