Synergise, Integrate and Enhance Sleep Research to Transform Brain Ageing
In 2024, we welcomed new postdocs, Dr Brandon Munn and Dr Matthew Rahimi. In addition, we welcomed two international PhD students, Victor Vidal and Clara Tan. Finally, we would like to thank Dr Gabriel Wainstein for his contribution to the SIESTA program and wish him all the best for the future! Take a look at…
We’re excited to share our new publication in Sleep titled:“Hypoxemia during rapid eye movement sleep mediates memory impairment in older adults at risk for dementia via CA1 hippocampal volume loss”📄 Read the full article on PubMed Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and nocturnal oxygen deprivation (hypoxemia) are known risk factors for dementia—but what happens during REM…
We’re pleased to share our latest research published in Dementia & Neuropsychologia:“Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in the memory clinic: A comparison of questionnaires, pulse oximetry, and polysomnography”📄 Read the full article here Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in older adults and linked to cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. Yet, effective screening for…
With cannabis sleep products—from oils to gummies—showing up in everything from dispensaries to supermarkets, the question is everywhere: does cannabis actually help with insomnia? In a new article, Dr Camilla Hoyos, a Chief Investigator on the SIESTA program and sleep researcher at the Woolcock Institute, breaks down what we know—and more importantly, what we don’t.…
We are pleased to officially launch the SIESTArs (SIESTA Rising Stars) committee, which aims to support and empower early career researchers (ECRs) within the SIESTA network. Our committee comprises eight executive members, including:Dr Aaron Lam (Chair) – The University of Sydney and The Woolcock Institute of MedicalResearch, NSWDr Mahnoosh Kholgi – CSIRO, QLDDr Shaun Eslick…