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Gemma Paech

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Senior Scientist, Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle

My broad research interests relate to the impact of sleep loss and circadian misalignment (e.g., shiftwork) on sleep and cognitive performance. I am also interested in the role of the human body clock (or the circadian timing system) in the development of disease and mental illnesses.

Experience

  • 2017–present
    Senior scientist, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle
  • 2016–2017
    Postdoctoral fellow, Rush Medical University
  • 2014–2016
    Postdoctoral fellow, Washington State University

Education

  • 2014 
    University of South Australia, PhD

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Sleep Association
  • Sleep Research Society