Synergise, Integrate and Enhance Sleep Research to Transform Brain Ageing
We are delighted to share that Sharon recently gave a community presentation at Annesley Bowral Brain and Body Health. Her talk focused on the importance of sleep for brain health and wellbeing, sparking valuable conversations with community members. Events like this are a wonderful way to bring SIESTA’s work beyond the research setting and into…
The SIESTArs Committee would like to say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to Dr. Isabella Orlando, who is stepping back from her role with us as she embarks on an exciting journey abroad. Isabella first joined us through the CogSleep CRE Academy, the predecessor to SIESTArs, and has been an integral part of our…
We are proud to highlight the incredible work of our SIESTA-supported students, who recently presented their exciting research on sleep and brain health. Our two PhD students, Clara Tan and Victor Vidal, alongside Honours student Nicholas Whelan, shared their projects at the USYD Sleep and Circadian ECR Showcase, each contributing new insights into the role…
We’re proud to share that Sharon (SIESTA Chief Investigator) was recently invited by Eli Lilly to present a nationwide talk to GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals on dementia prevention for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Her presentation was part of an inspiring program alongside world-leading experts, including Professor Kaarin Anstey (holistic screening for dementia risk…
At AAIC 2025 in Toronto, two world-leading researchers—Prof Sharon Naismith and Prof Katrin As part of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC) 2025, Prof Sharon Naismith took part in one of the “ASK!” Q&A plenary sessions alongside Prof Katrin Andreasson, Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University. The “ASK!” sessions provide a platform…
We’re incredibly proud of Prof Sharon Naismith, who delivered a prestigious plenary presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC) 2025, held in Toronto, Canada from July 27–31. đź“Ť Plenary title: Waking Up to the Importance of Sleep in MCI and AD🎤 Speaker: Prof Sharon Naismith, D.PsychLeonard P Ullman Chair in Psychology, Charles Perkins Centre,…