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Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Professor Shapiro is a recognised world expert in the field of Sleep and Neuropsychiatric Disorders. He graduated cum laude from The University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, with dual qualifications in Science and Medicine. Subsequent to this he moved to Edinburgh where he completed his PhD in Sleep Medicine.

During this time, and whilst obtaining his Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, he set up the first sleep research unit in Johannesburg, South Africa – The Wits Sleep Lab – which is still a vibrant academic hub. He was instrumental in setting up, and is a founder member of The British sleep Society.

In 1992, Colin was appointed as Professor of Neuropsychiatry and Sleep Disorders at The University of Toronto, Canada. He has established 3 sleep centres in Ontario. He has published widely in the scientific literature and has authored and edited numerous books and chapters. He is the chairman of the International Neuropsychiatry Association and on the editorial board of several other peer reviewed publications.