Jason Ong
About Jason Ong
Jason Ong is the Director of Clinical Science and Applied Analytics at Nox Health, where he focuses on enhancing sleep health through behavior change strategies. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and has extensive experience in behavioral sleep medicine.
Work at Nox Health
Jason Ong serves as the Director of Clinical Science and Applied Analytics at Nox Health since 2022. He also holds the position of Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Clinical Science, a role he has maintained since 2021. In these positions, he focuses on developing programs that utilize behavior change strategies, integrating technology and human interaction to enhance sleep health.
Education and Expertise
Jason Ong earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Tulane University, which he obtained from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine from 2004 to 2007.
Background
Prior to his current roles, Jason Ong worked at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine as an Associate Professor from 2016 to 2021. He also served as an Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center from 2008 to 2016. His academic and clinical experiences have shaped his focus on sleep medicine and behavioral health.
Achievements in Sleep Medicine
Jason Ong has developed and tested behavioral treatments for insomnia and hypersomnia, demonstrating the health benefits of addressing sleep disturbances. His work emphasizes the importance of cognitive-behavior therapy and mindfulness-based practices in improving sleep quality, contributing to better mental health and management of chronic medical conditions.
Current Academic Role
In addition to his work at Nox Health, Jason Ong is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, a position he has held since 2021. This role allows him to contribute to the academic community while continuing his research and clinical practice in sleep medicine.