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Oral presentations - Insomnia

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Track 4
Friday, October 18, 2024
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Room 6

Speaker

Dr Matthew Rahimi
Post-doctoral Researcher
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

Integrating digital behavioural therapy for insomnia into primary care: a feasibility mixed-methods study

1:20 PM - 1:32 PM

Biography

Dr. Matthew Rahimi is a post-doctoral researcher at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. With a Ph.D. in Sleep and Respiratory Medicine from Flinders University, Dr. Rahimi focuses on developing and testing innovative non-pharmacological treatments for insomnia and improving the management of sleep apnea. He has led large-scale clinical trials and presented at national and international conferences.
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Prof Sean Drummond
Professor Of Clinical Neuroscience
Monash University

The Impact of Adherence to Specific Components of CBT for Insomnia on Treatment Outcomes

1:33 PM - 1:45 PM

Biography

Prof Drummond is a Professor of Clinical Neuroscience and Director of Research Programs and Infrastructure in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. He is also a Past President of the Sleep Research Society. There are 3 related arms to Prof Drummond’s program of research: 1) Cognitive neuroscience of sleep and sleep deprivation; 2) Behavioural interventions for insomnia; and 3) Translational studies examining the mechanistic role of sleep in psychopathology, especially PTSD.
Ms Fiona Gardiner
Associate Medical Manager And Medical Science Liaison
Eisai Australia Pty Ltd

Impact of lemborexant on daytime sleepiness/alertness in participants with comorbid insomnia and mild obstructive sleep apnea

1:46 PM - 1:58 PM

Biography

Fiona Gardiner is an Associate Medical Manager/Medical Science Liaison for the sleep and epilepsy portfolios at Eisai Australia. Fiona was previously part of the Genetics of Epilepsy research team at the University of Melbourne, Austin Health, and has co-authored multiple publications. Fiona has 14 years of experience in industry covering multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, neonatology, and metabolic rare disease.
Miss Cassandra Rose
Doctor Of Philosophy (phd) In Clinical Psychology Candidate
Flinders University

The feasibility and efficacy of combined treatment for primary school-aged children with posttraumatic stress disorder and sleep disturbance

1:59 PM - 2:11 PM

Biography

Cassie is leading the Child and Adolescent Treatment for Trauma and Sleep program, with a focus on clinical treatment combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for primary school aged children.
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Dr Hailey Meaklim
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Melbourne

Is a fear of death keeping you awake at night? Examining the relationship between death anxiety and insomnia

2:12 PM - 2:24 PM

Biography

Dr Hailey Meaklim [BSc(Hons), Mpsych, PhD, DBSM] is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the John Trinder Sleep Laboratory at the University of Melbourne. Dr Meaklim’s research focuses on improving the translation of evidence-based insomnia treatment into mental healthcare. Her mission is to ensure that all healthcare providers receive basic training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to improve their clients' sleep and mental health outcomes. She is also passionate about improving our understanding and treatment of insomnia. Dr Meaklim holds a clinical appointment as a Sleep Psychologist at St Vincent's Hospital Sleep Centre in Melbourne, Australia
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Dr Meagan Crowther
Research Fellow
Monash University

Identifying risk factors for probable insomnia development during late pregnancy: Preliminary findings from an Australian cohort study

2:25 PM - 2:37 PM

Biography

Dr Meagan Crowther is a postdoctoral research fellow at Monash University. Dr Crowther is the research lead for a large clinical trial examining the effectiveness and implementation factors of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia in the perinatal period. Dr Crowther's research interests include sleep and health in early parenthood, sleep and health in shift workers and the relationship between sleep and mental health conditions. Meagan is also the current co-chair of the ASA Insomnia Sleep Health Council and a committee member of the NEST council.
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Dr Hannah Scott
Research Fellow
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health / Flinders University

Chair

Biography

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Dr Maya Schenker
Cre Operations And Engagement Coordinator
University of Melbourne

Chair

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