Kathleen Maddison

Dr. Kathleen Maddison is an Academic and Research Fellow at the Centre for Sleep Science at The University of Western Australia and the West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth. She holds affiliations with the UWA Medical School and the School of Human Sciences. Her academic rank is Research Fellow.

Her research focuses on sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia, aiming to improve understanding and identify novel therapies. She is passionate about sleep education, contributing to postgraduate programs and health fact sheets. Her work emphasizes sleep as a critical pillar of health alongside nutrition and exercise.

Recent publications explore therapeutic interventions for sleep apnea, leveraging drugs like dronabinol and acetazolamide, as well as AI in pediatric sleep assessment and wearable technology for sleep monitoring. These studies highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical research with digital health innovations.

She has been involved in nine grants, including projects on sleep apnea management in First Nations communities, respiratory effects of neural stimulation, and aviation-related sleep studies. She has supervised two research works.

Affiliated with the Centre for Sleep Science and the West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, her work contributes to global health goals by addressing sleep-related health disparities and advancing diagnostic tools.