Nicole Moyen
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Nicole is the Director of Science & Clinical Research at Eight Sleep, and comes from previous wearable companies like Fitbit & WHOOP. She has a Ph.D. in Physiology, and has been doing research in thermoregulation, exercise, & cardiovascular physiology for 10+ years. Nicole is passionate about working on technology that empowers people to live a healthier life.

The latest from Nicole Moyen

How Women Adjust Pod Temperatures Across Life Stages
For women, good quality sleep is tightly linked to your body temperature staying within an optimal range throughout the night. But here’s the twist: hormones like estrogen and progesterone shift a lot during different life stages—birth control, pregnancy, and menopause. And when hormones change, so does how your body handles heat. That’s why at Eight […]
September 16, 2025
Peer-reviewed research paper reveals the Eight Sleep Pod improves sleep
With the knowledge that sleep is fundamental to a person’s overall health, Eight Sleep is dedicated to helping our members achieve high-quality sleep. In the first research study of its kind, our R&D team explored the impact of the Pod on sleep quality and cardiovascular recovery in 54 participants with more than 300 nights of […]
July 13, 2023
Under The Hood: Autopilot 2.5 Clinical Study
The goal of this study was to test the efficacy of Autopilot 2.5 vs. Autopilot 2.0. As a refresher, our previous clinical study found that Autopilot 2.0 increases deep sleep by 10% on average, and improves heart rate variability (HRV) and heart rate (HR) by 6% and 1%, respectively (see post for more information). Autopilot […]
June 30, 2023