🧠💤 New Publication: REM Sleep Hypoxemia Linked to Memory Impairment via Hippocampal Damage

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…

đź“š Professor Ralph Martins on ABC Weekend Breakfast

Professor Ralph Martins AO, SIESTA Chief Investigator, was featured on ABC Weekend Breakfast to talk about his latest project, Dancing with Emotions, co-authored with Sally Yule. This new book is the second collaboration between Ralph, Sally, and the much-loved Maggie Beer, following their earlier work Dancing with Memories. Both books bring compassion and practical guidance…

🚨New Publication: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Memory Clinics

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…

🌿New Media Spotlight: Is Cannabis the Answer to Insomnia? Dr Camilla Hoyos Weighs In

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.…

đź’« SIESTArs Committee: Nurturing Our Rising Stars

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…