Advancing global
We transform real-world sleep data into actionable
insights for researchers, clinicians, and partners worldwide.
Closing the
sleep data gap
Sleep disorders affect hundreds of millions of people globally. Yet many remain undiagnosed, under-researched, and overlooked – leaving critical gaps in patient care, treatment pathways, and scientific understanding.
At PFL Healthcare, we combine large-scale consumer engagement with rigorous scientific methods to generate validated data at scale. By bridging the worlds of real-world evidence and academic research, we create a foundation for new discoveries, clinical validation, and innovation in sleep health.
Research at scale
Our datasets capture the reality of how people sleep – night after night, across geographies and demographics. This scale, combined with validated scientific measures, allows us to uncover new insights into sleep health and its impact on wellbeing.
Our research partners
Global insights, real world relevance
By collecting and analysing hundreds of thousands of nights across Europe and North America (and expanding further), we generate insights that speak to diverse populations and contexts. This global reach ensures our data is not only scientifically rigorous, but also broadly relevant and translatable to real healthcare settings.
A team of scientists, clinicians, and innovators
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in sleep medicine, data science, and medtech innovation. United by a mission to improve global sleep health, we partner closely with academia, clinicians, and industry to translate evidence into impact.
Richard Wiffen, Head of Research
Richard leads innovation at PFL, driving new ideas across the business and shaping the majority of its intellectual property. Known for his ability to anticipate future opportunities, he has been central to PFL’s growth and direction. Richard initiated the company’s move into digital health technology in 2012 during a research trip to the University of Queensland – a journey that set the course for PFL’s ongoing commitment to combining science, technology, and real-world healthcare needs.
Emma Fearon, CEO
Emma brings a fresh perspective to the sector, focusing on empowering people and strengthening the business’s foundations – from efficient supply and accessible information to robust frameworks and a solid financial base for sustainable growth. Emma is passionate about fostering a collaborative, innovative culture that puts people at the heart of every decision.
Tim Passey, Chief Growth Officer
Tim leads global growth at PFL Healthcare, driving partnerships and commercial strategies that bring healthcare innovations to market across pharma and medtech. With experience spanning APAC and EMEA, he supports PFL’s mission to advance sleep health and related therapeutic areas through data-driven solutions, consumer engagement, and strategic collaborations worldwide.
Latest news & publications
Access PFL Healthcare’s latest research, announcements, and industry updates. Our work is regularly presented at leading scientific and medical conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Each publication demonstrates our commitment to diligent methodology, transparent data, and generating real-world evidence that informs clinical practice and partner decision-making.
Estimating sleep status from breathing patterns using deep learning for accessible, non-invasive long-term monitoring.
Collaboration that drives discovery
We believe progress in sleep health depends on collaboration. That’s why we work with academic institutions, clinicians, and industry partners to advance research, validate innovation, and translate real-world data into better outcomes for patients.
If you’d like to explore partnership opportunities with us, please use the contact form below to get in touch.
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