Supported researchers
CIRUS fosters training and career development of clinical sleep researchers from a range of professional disciplines such as sleep medicine; neurology, stroke medicine and ageing; endocrinology, metabolism and andrology; chronic respiratory diseases and epidemiology; psychiatry and health services research; pharmacy practice; neurobiology and physics; chronobiology; genetics; and psychology.
CIRUS supports an interdisciplinary team of postdoctoral research fellows, clinical research fellows and PhD scholars focused to improve sleep health outcomes:
Current CIRUS researchers:
- Dr Jong Won Kim, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - School of Physics, University of Sydney
Non linear dynamics, brain modelling and quantitative EEG analysis - Dr Nathaniel Marshall, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
Association between sleep apnea and sleep and health outcomes - Dr Craig Phillips, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute / Royal North Shore Hospital
Cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of sleep apnea and shift-work - Dr Svetlana Postnova, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - School of Physics, University of Sydney
Mathematical modelling of homeostatic regulation of sleep-wake cycles - Dr Kate Sutherland, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
Innovative multimodality phenotyping approach to derive an accurate prediction model for use in the clinical setting - Dr Shaun Williams, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
Pharmacological interventions for sleep disorders - Dr. Kishani Kannangara, Clinical Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
The effect of restorative sleep on the predisposition towards insulin resistance and diabetes - Dr Ruby Brillante, Clinical Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
The endocrine and metabolic impact of sleep disorders - Dr Samantha Herath, Clinical Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute / Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sleep disorders in chronic disease - Ms. Yu Sun Bin, PhD Scholar - Brain and Mind Research Institute
The impact of sleep disturbances in Australia - Ms. Megan Crawford, Cotutelle PhD Scholar - University of Glasgow, UK / University of Sydney
Behavioural adherence to sleep disorder treatments - Ms. Angela Denotti, PhD Scholar - Central Clinical School, University of Sydney / Woolcock Institute
Brain activity (EEG) analysis and brain imaging techniques to measure the neurobiological effects of sleep apnea - Ms. Joanne Fuller, PhD Scholar – School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
Identifying and developing the role of community pharmacists in sleep health - Dr. Roo Killick, PhD Scholar – Central Clinical School, University of Sydney / Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
The effect of restorative sleep on the predisposition towards insulin resistance and diabetes - Dr. Phillip Lee, PhD Scholar – Central Clinical School, University of Sydney / Woolcock Institute
A double-blinded randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover study to assess of morning or bed-time perindopril 10mg to treat hypertension in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea - Mr Christopher Miller, Cotutelle PhD Scholar, University of Glasgow, UK / University of Sydney
Sleep restriction therapy for insomnia - Dr Garrick Don, PhD Scholar - Central Clinical School, University of Sydney / Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
The role of oxygen therapy as a second line treatment with patients with obstructive sleep apnea - Ms. Julia Chapman , PhD Scholar - Central Clinical School, University of Sydney / Woolcock Institute
Diet exercise and armodafinil for obstructive sleep apnea patients who cannot use standard treatment
Past CIRUS researchers:
- Dr Amanda Gamble, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
Cognitive-behavioural interventions for young people with sleep disorders - Dr. Sheila Sivam, Clinical Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute / Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Randomised crossover trial of Modafinil in mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea patients - Dr Richard Lee, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Royal North Shore Hospital
Craniofacial phenotyping in sleep apnea - Dr Lydia Makarie Rofail, Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Woolcock Institute
Screening and management pathways for sleep disorders in primary care - Dr Catherina Chang, Clinical Research Fellow – Royal Prince Alfred Hospital / Woolcock Institute
Randomised crossover trial of Modafinil in mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea patients - Ms. Kelly Sinclair, PhD Scholar – Dept of Psychology, Monash University
Managing fatigue and sleep disturbance following traumatic brain injury
