EST. 2012
Pioneering the science of restorative sleep.
Nocturne Institute was founded to transform how the world understands and optimizes sleep through rigorous, evidence-based research and elite education programs.
Our Story
A legacy of discovery
Founded in Geneva by three neuroscientists from the University of Zurich Sleep Lab, Nocturne began as a small research collective studying circadian disruption in shift workers. Within five years the institute had developed the first clinically-validated protocol for reversing chronic sleep debt. Today, we collaborate with 47 hospitals and universities worldwide while delivering masterclasses to over 12,000 healthcare professionals.
Key milestones
2014First peer-reviewed protocol
2017WHO partnership established
2021Global certification program launched
202421,000+ certified practitioners
Guiding principles
Our values
Scientific rigor
Every protocol undergoes three independent peer reviews before public release.
Human dignity
Participants are treated as partners, never as data points.
Radical transparency
All datasets and findings are published openly within 90 days.
Long-term thinking
Our programs are designed for sustained impact measured in decades, not quarters.
World-class team
Scientific leadership
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Prof. Elena Voss, MD PhD
Director of Circadian Research
Former chair at Karolinska Institute. 87 peer-reviewed papers.
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Dr. Marcus Hale
Head of Clinical Protocols
Pioneer of the Sleep Debt Reversal Matrix used in 14 countries.
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Dr. Priya Singh
Lead Biostatistician
Developed the Nocturne Sleep Index adopted by WHO in 2021.
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Prof. Julian Moreau
Neuroimaging Director
Inventor of real-time fMRI sleep monitoring technique.