November 21st was day three of the annual Psychonomic Society meeting.  This morning we had the privilege of hearing Dr. Westerberg present information about the current research she is conducting, looking at sleep physiology and its possible contribution to Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM).  Memory consolidation is dependent on sleep, and differences in how we sleep and how our brains function during sleep could contribute to the extraordinary memory abilities in individuals with HSAM.  This research is being conducted in collaboration with Dr. Ken Paller, Northwestern University