Vancouver, BC – October 2025
SheepSleep Tech Inc., one of UCS’s leading HealthTech portfolio companies specializing in sleep tracking and health management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Najib Ayas as Scientific Advisor.
Renowned Leader in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Research
Dr. Najib Ayas is a Clinician Scientist and Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, where he also serves as Associate Head of Research. With more than two decades of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Ayas is an internationally recognized expert in sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. He has authored over 250 scientific publications and contributed extensively to national and international clinical guidelines.
Dr. Ayas completed his clinical and research training at Harvard University and the Mayo Clinic. Throughout his career, he has advanced the field of sleep medicine through research, patient care, and public health advocacy. His previous leadership roles include Head of the Division of Critical Care Medicine at UBC and Chair of the Sleep Disordered Breathing Guideline Committee for the Canadian Thoracic Society.
Driving Innovation in Sleep Health
At SheepSleep Tech, Dr. Ayas will provide scientific and clinical guidance to support the company’s ongoing research and development in digital sleep health. His expertise will help ensure that SheepSleep’s AI-enabled sleep monitoring systems meet the highest standards of accuracy and clinical validation, further bridging medical science and consumer technology.
“SheepSleep is pioneering a new frontier in digital sleep health,” said Kathleen Liu, Founder and CEO of SHEEPSLEEP. “Dr. Ayas’s expertise in sleep medicine and his leadership in clinical research will be invaluable as we continue to work on advancing health technology that improves sleep quality and wellbeing.”
About SheepSleep Tech Inc.
SheepSleep Tech Inc. is a HealthTech company that helps users monitor and improve their sleep quality through a combination of intelligent hardware and AI-driven software. Its products track sleep patterns, analyze factors affecting rest, and provide actionable insights to enhance recovery and wellbeing. The platform includes smart pillows, mobile applications, and advanced algorithms capable of screening for sleep apnea and analyzing snoring patterns. The company is currently expanding into North America with the support of US CAN STARTUP.
About US CAN STARTUP (UCS)
US CAN STARTUP (UCS) is a cross-border incubator that supports Asian and global tech founders in expanding into Canada and the United States. Through its accelerator programs, venture network, and advisory services, UCS provides end-to-end support in company formation, funding, R&D, and market entry. UCS is supported by the Peking University Alumni Innovation Network and collaborates with partners across Vancouver, Toronto, and Silicon Valley.
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