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Matthew Naughton is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Monash University and currently serves as Head of the General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service at Alfred Hospital. His expertise lies in sleep medicine, sleep disorders, and their associations with cardiac disease. He specializes in medico-legal consultations and second opinions.
Affiliations: Monash University (Adjunct Professor of Medicine), Alfred Hospital (Head of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine).
Research Interests: Dr. Naughton’s work focuses on sleep disorders linked to cardiovascular health, particularly in the context of Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis and respiratory failure management. He investigates biomarkers of neurodegeneration, sleep duration effects, and therapeutic interventions for sleep dysfunction.
Recent Projects: Key initiatives include
- Effects of Poor Sleep on Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis (NHMRC-funded, 2020–2024)
- Predicting Resolution of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Post-Surgery (NHMRC-funded, 2018–2023)
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants & Advising: Actively involved as a Chief Investigator in multiple NHMRC-funded projects. His work bridges clinical practice and research, with a focus on translational outcomes.
Teams/Labs: Leads the General Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Service at Alfred Hospital, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in neurology, cardiology, and epidemiology.
