Sleep Scientist
I originally worked as a Sleep Scientist at Austin Health in 2010 and went on to work for a range of research groups throughout Victoria (The Howard Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health), Austin Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne) and New South Wales (Westmead Children's Hospital, Brain and Mind Centre and Neuroscience Research Australia).
In 2012 and 2013 I completed a Masters in Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) during which time I completed a research project in collaboration with The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Melbourne Brain Centre, looking at sleep and cognition in patients with seizure disorders. I worked on this project under the supervision of Professor Terence O'Brien, Professor Dennis Velakoulis and Professor Michael Saling.
I now hold current registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Neuropsychologist and enjoy working in my current roles in paediatric settings in hospitals, schools, the community and private health.
BA/BSc(Hons), MPsych
Motor neurone disease (MND) causes the body's muscles to weaken. Breathing muscle weakness means that most people affected by MND will eventually lose the ability to take a deep breath and cough strongly....
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is abnormal during sleep. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. For obstructive sleep apnea, breathing is reduced because the airway...
RESPIRATORY BIOMARKERS IN MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE
The inability to breathe is unfortunately the most common cause of death in people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Last year, our clinical research group in Melbourne reported that breathing...
Kudos to Dr. Lauren Booker & Dr. Jen Cori on their JOEM publication examining fatigue detection alarms in rural truck drivers. Their study explores the alarms' effectiveness, accuracy, and habituation, offering key insights into fatigue management.
HONORING EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
Congratulations to Prof. Anne Holland and A/Prof. Narelle Cox for being featured in the NHMRC's 10 of the Best - 16th Edition. Their work exemplifies groundbreaking research delivering extraordinary outcomes.
Grants Success: The Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) has received two research grants from the Austin Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) for 2025. Congratulations to Dr Charissa Zaga and Dr Catherine Hill from IBAS.
Congratulations to Professor David Berlowitz, Dr Marnie Graco, and Dr Nicole Sheers who were recognised by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Australia at a Parliament House event sponsored by the Parliamentary Friends of MND in Canberra last week.
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