Howell, Michael

Michael J. Howell, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Primary Hospital Affiliation:  University of Minnesota Medical Center

Year of Appointment:  2008

Medical School:  University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 2001

Residency:  University Of Minnesota Neurology Residency Program, 2005

Fellowship:  Sleep Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, 2006

Board Certification:
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Certification in the Specialty of Neurology, 2008
American Board of Sleep Medicine - Certification in the Specialty of Sleep Medicine, 2009

Clinical Interests:

• Sleepwalking and related disorders such as REM
• Sleep Behavior Disorder, Sleep Related Eating Disorder, sleep seizures, and other violent sleep behaviors

Research Interests:

My research interests include characterizing the relationship between sleep and neurological disorders, and determining whether these processes are reversible with current or experimental therapies. I am also interested in the relationship between sleep and obesity. Specifically, I am investigating whether poor sleep, either through sleep deprivation or sleep disorders lead to or contribute to the current global obesity pandemic.

Email:  howel020@umn.edu