🙏 Thank you & Farewell to Dr Isabelle Orlando

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…

✨🎓Showcasing SIESTA Student Research

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…

🧠 Nationwide Talk on Dementia Prevention

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…

Inside the “ASK!” Session: A Q&A with Prof Sharon Naismith and Prof Katrin Andreasson

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…

🎤🗣Prof Sharon Naismith Delivers Plenary at AAIC 2025 on Sleep and Cognitive Decline

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,…

🍽️ SIESTArs Lunch at AAIC

The SIESTArs Committee had a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Members, including gathered over lunch, enjoying rich discussions about current research and future directions in sleep and dementia. In addition, Dr Laura Stankeviciute from Gothenburg, joined the lunch to explore potential collaborations and exchange insights. These…