Maddy Deery

Maddy Deery is a Researcher at the School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, focusing on psychological outcomes in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients receiving advanced therapies. Her work bridges clinical psychology and respiratory medicine through rigorous observational studies.

Her research portfolio centers on:

• Child mental health assessment in chronic illness
• Sleep quality metrics in CFTR modulator therapy
• Anxiety and resilience mechanisms in school-aged patients
• Quality-of-life measurement in cystic fibrosis
• Neuropsychiatric symptom monitoring
• Longitudinal treatment impact analysis

Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining how elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor therapy affects behavioral and psychological domains in children 6-11 years. Her methodology emphasizes real-world clinical settings across Australasian and European conferences, with consistent collaboration between UQ's psychology and respiratory medicine units to develop integrated assessment protocols for cystic fibrosis care.