Clare Anderson

Clare Anderson is a Professor in Sleep and Circadian Science within the Psychology department, focusing on the intersection of sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and cognitive performance. Her research integrates neuroimaging, metabolomics, and machine learning to address critical questions in neuroscience and public health.

• Current Projects
  • Predicting State and Trait Vulnerability to Sleep Loss (ESRC, 2025-2027)
  • Alzheimer's Disease Early Detection via Mathematical Modeling (EPSRC, 2024-2025)
  • Glymphatic Clearance Biomarker Study (Takeda, 2024-2026)
  • mTBI Biomarker Cohort (US Army, 2023-2028)

Her work spans sleep disorders, epilepsy mechanisms, and road safety, with publications in Science Advances, Scientific Reports, and PLoS Computational Biology. Recent studies demonstrate expertise in EEG network analysis, metabolite profiling, and driver alertness systems.

• Key Collaborations
  • Prof. Andrew Bagshaw (University of Birmingham)
  • Dr. Stewart Mason (University of Birmingham)
  • Prof. Justin Terry (University of Birmingham)
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals, US Army Medical Research, EPSRC