The Foundation's primary mission is to promote research, as well as public and physician awareness about the importance of sleep and respiratory health throughout the world. The Foundation is a private charitable 501 (c) (3) foundation organized under United States Law.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), of which obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the major manifestation, is a surprisingly common disorder which, over a decade ago, was highlighted in an editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine (ISSN 0028-4793, Vol. 328 : 1271-1273, April 29, 1993) as a major public health problem on a level equivalent to that of tobacco smoking.

The inherent problems of untreated SDB include such life-threatening diseases as cardiovascular disease, in particular hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, as well as traffic and workplace accidents. The Foundation promotes research for publication in appropriate peer reviewed scientific and medical publications.


In addition to its commitment to furthering knowledge about sleep and breathing, the ResMed Foundation is dedicated to being a good neighbor in the community we call home. We contribute a percentage of our annual funding allocation to promote community causes in the areas of education, health and human services, culture and the arts in the San Diego area.

ResMed Corporation has also established a separate Foundation based in Sydney, Australia, which funds community projects there.

Board of Trustees

The ResMed Foundation board is governed by leaders in the medical, business and arts community.

About the ResMed Corporation

"Global leaders in sleep and respiratory medicine"

ResMed is a leading manufacturer of medical equipment for the screening, treatment and management of sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory insufficiency, selling a comprehensive range of products worldwide.

For more information about the ResMed Corporation, please visit their web site at www.resmed.com.