Brienne Miner, MD, MHS
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Geriatrics, Sleep Medicine
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Biography
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, specializes in geriatric and sleep medicine with a focus on memory disorders and the evaluation and treatment of sleep disturbances. She is the vice chair for Collaborative Excellence in Internal Medicine with a special interest in anti-ageism initiatives.
Dr. Miner’s research explores sleep deficiency and disorders in older adults, sleep assessment methods and technologies, and circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Her work examines the accuracy of sleep-measuring tools, the link between sleep disturbances and age-related health problems, and advanced statistical methods for analyzing circadian rhythm data.
Dr. Miner is an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
Titles
- Assistant Professor
- Vice Chief for Collaborative Excellence, Internal Medicine
- OAIC Coordinating Center Leadership Apprentice, OAIC National Coordinating Center
Education & Training
- Sleep Medicine FellowshipYale University (2017)
- MHSYale University (2016)
- Postdoctoral Research FellowshipYale University (2016)
- Geriatric FellowshipYale University (2014)
- Chief ResidentYale University (2013)
- ResidencyYale University (2012)
- MDSUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2009)
- BSMcGill University, Biology (2003)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Español (Spanish)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Arti Hurria Memorial Award: American Geriatrics Society (2025)
- Tideswell Scholar : Tideswell Emerging Leaders in Aging Program (2023)
- Travel Award: Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders in Aging Annual Meeting (2019)
- Loan Repayment Award: National Institutes of Health (2018), (2020), (2022)
- New Investigator Award: American Geriatrics Society (2018)
- Young Investigators Research Forum: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (2018)
- Travel Award: Sleep Research Network (2017)
- Trainee Merit Based Award: Sleep Research Society (2017)
- Leadership Workshop: Sleep Research Society (2017)
- Junior Reviewer Program: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2017)
Board Certifications
- AB of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine (2018)
- AB of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) (2017)
Professional Service
- New York Times (2026 - Present): "24 Simple Secrets to a Healthier life." Article by Amanda Schupak. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/27/well/health-wellness-tips-experts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.llA.9ZSs.5xrHBYmpI-d_&smid=em-share
- JAMA Internal Medicine (2026 - Present): Reviewer
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's When You Should See a Doctor." Article by Simar Bajaj. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/well/sleep-medicine-appointment.html
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "Why REM and deep sleep are crucial for brain health". Article by Mohana Ravindrath. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/well/mind/deep-sleep-rem-brain-health.html
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "5 Science-Backed Longevity ‘Hacks’ That Don’t Cost a Fortune." Article by Mohana Ravindranath. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/well/longevity-low-cost-tips.html
- CNN (2025 - Present): "Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests." Article by Sandee LaMotte. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/health/deep-rem-sleep-alzheimers-wellness/index.html
- Technology Networks: Neuroscience News & Research (2025 - Present): "Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Risk Areas". https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/poor-sleep-quality-linked-to-brain-shrinkage-in-alzheimers-risk-areas-397943
- Washington Post (2025 - Present): "What to know about sleep problems as you get older." Article by Janice Neumann. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/02/10/aging-sleep-apnea-anxiety-schedule/
- Beeson Annual Meeting for Emerging Leaders in Aging Research (2025 - Present): Committee Member
- Northeastern Pepper Center (2024 - Present): Committee Member
Publications
- Boyle J, Moye J, Eisenstein R, Miner B, Wershof Schwartz A. Sleep medicine for older adults: Applying the age-friendly health systems framework to sleep medicine clinics. Sleep Medicine Reviews 2026, 87: 102268. PMID: 41831372, DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2026.102268.
- Miner B, Chen A, Pan Y, Cho G, Talarczyk J, Burzynski C, Polisetty L, Doyle M, Iannone L, Mejnartowicz S, Breier R, Gill T, Yaggi H, Knauert M. Performance of an electroencephalography-measuring headband or actigraphy compared with polysomnography in older adults with sleep disturbances. Sleep 2026, 49: zsag053. PMID: 41757511, PMCID: PMC13058607, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsag053.
- Cho G, Mecca A, Buxton O, Liu X, Miner B. Lower slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep are associated with brain atrophy of Alzheimer’s disease-vulnerable regions. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2025, 21: 1165-1173. PMID: 40110600, PMCID: PMC12225272, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.11630.
- Miner B, Doyle M, Knauert M, Yaggi H, Stone K, Ancoli‐Israel S, Cauley J, Redline S, Blackwell T, Gill T, Groups F. Insomnia with objective short sleep duration in community‐living older persons: A multifactorial geriatric health condition. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 71: 1198-1208. PMID: 36524599, PMCID: PMC10089942, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18195.
- Doyle M, Murphy T, Miner B, Knauert M. A SAS macro for multilevel Cosinor analysis. Computer Methods And Programs In Biomedicine 2025, 274: 109167. PMID: 41297072, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2025.109167.
- Pan Y, Cho G, Geda M, Gill T, Cohen A, Ferrante L, Hajduk A, Miner B. Symptom trajectories after COVID hospitalization and risk factors for symptom burden in older persons: a longitudinal cohort study. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2025, 80: glaf132. PMID: 40512177, PMCID: PMC12351543, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glaf132.
- Pappas J, Miner B. Sleep Deficiency in the Elderly. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2024, 19: 593-606. PMID: 39455180, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2024.07.007.
- Webster L, Hobbs J, Farhadian S, Gill T, Miner B. A single item screen for clinically significant insomnia symptoms in community‐living older adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2024, 72: 3604-3606. PMID: 39007457, PMCID: PMC11560724, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19086.
- Webster L, Ali T, Sharninghausen J, Hajduk A, Gill T, Miner B. Insomnia severity and daytime sleepiness in caregivers of advanced age. Frontiers In Sleep 2024, 3: 1404684. PMID: 39544482, PMCID: PMC11563192, DOI: 10.3389/frsle.2024.1404684.
- Clocchiatti‐Tuozzo S, Rivier C, Renedo D, Lopez V, Geer J, Miner B, Yaggi H, de Havenon A, Payabvash S, Sheth K, Gill T, Falcone G. Suboptimal Sleep Duration Is Associated With Poorer Neuroimaging Brain Health Profiles in Middle‐Aged Individuals Without Stroke or Dementia. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2023, 13: e031514. PMID: 38156552, PMCID: PMC10863828, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.031514.
- Reisert H, Miner B, Farhadian S. Sleep deficiency among people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A growing challenge. HIV Medicine 2023, 25: 5-15. PMID: 37485570, PMCID: PMC10803648, DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13526.
- Miner B, Zinchuk A. Obstructive sleep apnea pathophysiology: A key to understanding obstructive sleep apnea's impact on older adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 70: 3064-3066. PMID: 36128735, PMCID: PMC9976776, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18026.
- Miner B, Lucey BP. Normal aging. In: Kryger MH, Roth T, Goldstein CA, eds. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022
- Pappas JA, Miner B. Sleep Deficiency in the Elderly. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2022, 43: 273-286. PMID: 35659025, PMCID: PMC13010165, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2022.02.005.
- Doyle MM, Murphy TE, Miner B, Pisani MA, Lusczek ER, Knauert MP. Enhancing cosinor analysis of circadian phase markers using the gamma distribution. Sleep Medicine 2022, 92: 1-3. PMID: 35306404, PMCID: PMC9356385, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.01.015.
- Miner B, Stone KL, Zeitzer JM, Han L, Doyle M, Blackwell T, Gill TM, Redeker NS, Hajduk A, Yaggi H. Self-reported and actigraphic short sleep duration in older adults. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2022, 18: 403-413. PMID: 34338629, PMCID: PMC8804982, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9584.
- Miner B, Kryger MH. Sleep in the Aging Population. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2020, 15: 311-318. PMID: 32386704, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2020.02.016.
- Miner B, Gill TM, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS, Van Ness PH, Han L, Fragoso C. The Epidemiology of Patient‐Reported Hypersomnia in Persons With Advanced Age. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2019, 67: 2545-2552. PMID: 31390046, PMCID: PMC6898735, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16107.
- Conley S, Knies A, Batten J, Ash G, Miner B, Hwang Y, Jeon S, Redeker NS. Agreement between actigraphic and polysomnographic measures of sleep in adults with and without chronic conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews 2019, 46: 151-160. PMID: 31154154, PMCID: PMC6594867, DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.05.001.
- Miner B, Jiwa N, Koo B. Chapter 4 Treatment of Sleep-Related Movement and Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Hypersomnolence, and Parasomnias. 2019, 77-95. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813014-8.00004-4.
- Miner B, Gill TM, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS, Van Ness PH, Han L, Fragoso CAV. Insomnia in Community‐Living Persons with Advanced Age. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2018, 66: 1592-1597. PMID: 29785710, PMCID: PMC6167156, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15414.
- Miner B, Kryger MH. Sleep in the Aging Population. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2016, 12: 31-38. PMID: 28159095, PMCID: PMC5300306, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2016.10.008.
- Miner B, Tinetti ME, Van Ness PH, Han L, Leo‐Summers L, Newman AB, Lee PJ, Fragoso C. Dyspnea in Community‐Dwelling Older Persons: A Multifactorial Geriatric Health Condition. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2016, 64: 2042-2050. PMID: 27549914, PMCID: PMC5073004, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14290.
- Miner B, Gill T, Vaz Fragoso C. Physiology of the Aging Lung. 2015, 39-70. DOI: 10.1142/9789814635011_0002.
- Ludvig J, Miner B, Eisenberg M. Smoking cessation in patients with coronary artery disease. American Heart Journal 2005, 149: 565-572. PMID: 15990735, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.09.040.
Departments and Programs
Biography
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, specializes in geriatric and sleep medicine with a focus on memory disorders and the evaluation and treatment of sleep disturbances. She is the vice chair for Collaborative Excellence in Internal Medicine with a special interest in anti-ageism initiatives.
Dr. Miner’s research explores sleep deficiency and disorders in older adults, sleep assessment methods and technologies, and circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Her work examines the accuracy of sleep-measuring tools, the link between sleep disturbances and age-related health problems, and advanced statistical methods for analyzing circadian rhythm data.
Dr. Miner is an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
Titles
- Assistant Professor
- Vice Chief for Collaborative Excellence, Internal Medicine
- OAIC Coordinating Center Leadership Apprentice, OAIC National Coordinating Center
Education & Training
- Sleep Medicine FellowshipYale University (2017)
- MHSYale University (2016)
- Postdoctoral Research FellowshipYale University (2016)
- Geriatric FellowshipYale University (2014)
- Chief ResidentYale University (2013)
- ResidencyYale University (2012)
- MDSUNY Downstate College of Medicine (2009)
- BSMcGill University, Biology (2003)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Español (Spanish)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Arti Hurria Memorial Award: American Geriatrics Society (2025)
- Tideswell Scholar : Tideswell Emerging Leaders in Aging Program (2023)
- Travel Award: Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders in Aging Annual Meeting (2019)
- Loan Repayment Award: National Institutes of Health (2018), (2020), (2022)
- New Investigator Award: American Geriatrics Society (2018)
- Young Investigators Research Forum: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation (2018)
- Travel Award: Sleep Research Network (2017)
- Trainee Merit Based Award: Sleep Research Society (2017)
- Leadership Workshop: Sleep Research Society (2017)
- Junior Reviewer Program: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2017)
Board Certifications
- AB of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine (2018)
- AB of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) (2017)
Professional Service
- New York Times (2026 - Present): "24 Simple Secrets to a Healthier life." Article by Amanda Schupak. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/27/well/health-wellness-tips-experts.html?unlocked_article_code=1.llA.9ZSs.5xrHBYmpI-d_&smid=em-share
- JAMA Internal Medicine (2026 - Present): Reviewer
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's When You Should See a Doctor." Article by Simar Bajaj. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/well/sleep-medicine-appointment.html
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "Why REM and deep sleep are crucial for brain health". Article by Mohana Ravindrath. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/well/mind/deep-sleep-rem-brain-health.html
- New York Times (2025 - Present): "5 Science-Backed Longevity ‘Hacks’ That Don’t Cost a Fortune." Article by Mohana Ravindranath. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/well/longevity-low-cost-tips.html
- CNN (2025 - Present): "Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests." Article by Sandee LaMotte. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/health/deep-rem-sleep-alzheimers-wellness/index.html
- Technology Networks: Neuroscience News & Research (2025 - Present): "Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Risk Areas". https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/poor-sleep-quality-linked-to-brain-shrinkage-in-alzheimers-risk-areas-397943
- Washington Post (2025 - Present): "What to know about sleep problems as you get older." Article by Janice Neumann. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/02/10/aging-sleep-apnea-anxiety-schedule/
- Beeson Annual Meeting for Emerging Leaders in Aging Research (2025 - Present): Committee Member
- Northeastern Pepper Center (2024 - Present): Committee Member
Publications
- Boyle J, Moye J, Eisenstein R, Miner B, Wershof Schwartz A. Sleep medicine for older adults: Applying the age-friendly health systems framework to sleep medicine clinics. Sleep Medicine Reviews 2026, 87: 102268. PMID: 41831372, DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2026.102268.
- Miner B, Chen A, Pan Y, Cho G, Talarczyk J, Burzynski C, Polisetty L, Doyle M, Iannone L, Mejnartowicz S, Breier R, Gill T, Yaggi H, Knauert M. Performance of an electroencephalography-measuring headband or actigraphy compared with polysomnography in older adults with sleep disturbances. Sleep 2026, 49: zsag053. PMID: 41757511, PMCID: PMC13058607, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsag053.
- Cho G, Mecca A, Buxton O, Liu X, Miner B. Lower slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep are associated with brain atrophy of Alzheimer’s disease-vulnerable regions. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2025, 21: 1165-1173. PMID: 40110600, PMCID: PMC12225272, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.11630.
- Miner B, Doyle M, Knauert M, Yaggi H, Stone K, Ancoli‐Israel S, Cauley J, Redline S, Blackwell T, Gill T, Groups F. Insomnia with objective short sleep duration in community‐living older persons: A multifactorial geriatric health condition. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 71: 1198-1208. PMID: 36524599, PMCID: PMC10089942, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18195.
- Doyle M, Murphy T, Miner B, Knauert M. A SAS macro for multilevel Cosinor analysis. Computer Methods And Programs In Biomedicine 2025, 274: 109167. PMID: 41297072, DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2025.109167.
- Pan Y, Cho G, Geda M, Gill T, Cohen A, Ferrante L, Hajduk A, Miner B. Symptom trajectories after COVID hospitalization and risk factors for symptom burden in older persons: a longitudinal cohort study. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2025, 80: glaf132. PMID: 40512177, PMCID: PMC12351543, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glaf132.
- Pappas J, Miner B. Sleep Deficiency in the Elderly. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2024, 19: 593-606. PMID: 39455180, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2024.07.007.
- Webster L, Hobbs J, Farhadian S, Gill T, Miner B. A single item screen for clinically significant insomnia symptoms in community‐living older adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2024, 72: 3604-3606. PMID: 39007457, PMCID: PMC11560724, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19086.
- Webster L, Ali T, Sharninghausen J, Hajduk A, Gill T, Miner B. Insomnia severity and daytime sleepiness in caregivers of advanced age. Frontiers In Sleep 2024, 3: 1404684. PMID: 39544482, PMCID: PMC11563192, DOI: 10.3389/frsle.2024.1404684.
- Clocchiatti‐Tuozzo S, Rivier C, Renedo D, Lopez V, Geer J, Miner B, Yaggi H, de Havenon A, Payabvash S, Sheth K, Gill T, Falcone G. Suboptimal Sleep Duration Is Associated With Poorer Neuroimaging Brain Health Profiles in Middle‐Aged Individuals Without Stroke or Dementia. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2023, 13: e031514. PMID: 38156552, PMCID: PMC10863828, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.123.031514.
- Reisert H, Miner B, Farhadian S. Sleep deficiency among people living with human immunodeficiency virus: A growing challenge. HIV Medicine 2023, 25: 5-15. PMID: 37485570, PMCID: PMC10803648, DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13526.
- Miner B, Zinchuk A. Obstructive sleep apnea pathophysiology: A key to understanding obstructive sleep apnea's impact on older adults. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 70: 3064-3066. PMID: 36128735, PMCID: PMC9976776, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18026.
- Miner B, Lucey BP. Normal aging. In: Kryger MH, Roth T, Goldstein CA, eds. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022
- Pappas JA, Miner B. Sleep Deficiency in the Elderly. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2022, 43: 273-286. PMID: 35659025, PMCID: PMC13010165, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2022.02.005.
- Doyle MM, Murphy TE, Miner B, Pisani MA, Lusczek ER, Knauert MP. Enhancing cosinor analysis of circadian phase markers using the gamma distribution. Sleep Medicine 2022, 92: 1-3. PMID: 35306404, PMCID: PMC9356385, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.01.015.
- Miner B, Stone KL, Zeitzer JM, Han L, Doyle M, Blackwell T, Gill TM, Redeker NS, Hajduk A, Yaggi H. Self-reported and actigraphic short sleep duration in older adults. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2022, 18: 403-413. PMID: 34338629, PMCID: PMC8804982, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9584.
- Miner B, Kryger MH. Sleep in the Aging Population. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2020, 15: 311-318. PMID: 32386704, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2020.02.016.
- Miner B, Gill TM, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS, Van Ness PH, Han L, Fragoso C. The Epidemiology of Patient‐Reported Hypersomnia in Persons With Advanced Age. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2019, 67: 2545-2552. PMID: 31390046, PMCID: PMC6898735, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.16107.
- Conley S, Knies A, Batten J, Ash G, Miner B, Hwang Y, Jeon S, Redeker NS. Agreement between actigraphic and polysomnographic measures of sleep in adults with and without chronic conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews 2019, 46: 151-160. PMID: 31154154, PMCID: PMC6594867, DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2019.05.001.
- Miner B, Jiwa N, Koo B. Chapter 4 Treatment of Sleep-Related Movement and Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Hypersomnolence, and Parasomnias. 2019, 77-95. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813014-8.00004-4.
- Miner B, Gill TM, Yaggi HK, Redeker NS, Van Ness PH, Han L, Fragoso CAV. Insomnia in Community‐Living Persons with Advanced Age. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2018, 66: 1592-1597. PMID: 29785710, PMCID: PMC6167156, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15414.
- Miner B, Kryger MH. Sleep in the Aging Population. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2016, 12: 31-38. PMID: 28159095, PMCID: PMC5300306, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2016.10.008.
- Miner B, Tinetti ME, Van Ness PH, Han L, Leo‐Summers L, Newman AB, Lee PJ, Fragoso C. Dyspnea in Community‐Dwelling Older Persons: A Multifactorial Geriatric Health Condition. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2016, 64: 2042-2050. PMID: 27549914, PMCID: PMC5073004, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14290.
- Miner B, Gill T, Vaz Fragoso C. Physiology of the Aging Lung. 2015, 39-70. DOI: 10.1142/9789814635011_0002.
- Ludvig J, Miner B, Eisenberg M. Smoking cessation in patients with coronary artery disease. American Heart Journal 2005, 149: 565-572. PMID: 15990735, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.09.040.
Departments and Programs