Craig Phillips

Craig Phillips is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University's Macquarie Medical School, affiliated with the Hearing Research Centre. He holds external roles as a Research Leader at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and a Research Affiliate at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on unraveling mechanisms linking Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) to cardiometabolic diseases and testing treatments like CPAP therapy. Key areas include OSA's impact on blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and weight loss outcomes. He is globally recognized, ranking in the top 0.081% for OSA expertise (Expertscape.com).

Education: PhD in Sleep Medicine from the University of Sydney (2008), specializing in cardiovascular and metabolic consequences of OSA. External positions include roles at the Woolcock Institute (since 2014) and University of Sydney (since 2022).

Research projects include multi-site trials on OSA screening in schizophrenia patients, dementia prevention via sleep apnoea treatment (REShAPED), and precision medicine for OSA. Collaborations span cardiology, endocrinology, and gerontology.

Notable achievements include pioneering studies on OSA's effects on arterial stiffness, CPAP withdrawal paradigms, and pharmacological weight loss. Awards include Expertscape's elite global ranking.

Advising/Grants: Leads projects funded by MRFF and others, focusing on OSA's role in brain aging and cardiometabolic health. Labs/Teams: Active at the Woolcock Institute and Macquarie Medical School's Hearing Research Centre.