✨🎓Showcasing SIESTA Student Research

By Simone Simonetti

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…

đź§  Nationwide Talk on Dementia Prevention

By Simone Simonetti

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

By Simone Simonetti

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

By Simone Simonetti

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. 📍 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,…

Positive Consumer-Researcher Partnerships: Some guidance and advice

By Simone Simonetti

Today, 23 researchers – including early, mid, and senior career researchers – gathered for a session on meaningful consumer engagement. We were fortunate to be joined by Diana Trickett and John Stuart, members of the SIESTA Lived Experience Advisory Panel (SLEAP), who generously shared their journeys and insights as research partners. Diana and John spoke…