معرفی
Meagan Crowther is a Research Fellow in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, specializing in sleep science and perinatal mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University and actively supervises PhD students while maintaining a robust research program.
Education
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Central Queensland University
Research Focus
Her work examines maternal-infant sleep dynamics, perinatal mental health, and pain-cognition interactions using longitudinal studies, RCTs, and meta-analyses. Key areas include perinatal insomnia interventions, chronic pain effects on cognitive function, and implementation science frameworks for healthcare delivery.
Publication Trends
Recent outputs (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in bidirectional sleep-mental health relationships during pregnancy/postpartum, complemented by systematic reviews on pain management and methodological contributions to implementation science.
Recognition
- Monash University School of Psychological Sciences Strategic Project Grant (2023)
- Monash University Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Research Development Award (2024)
- School of Psychological Sciences Early Career Researcher Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision (2024)
- Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Travel Award (2024)
- Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Travel Award (2023)
Mentorship & Funding
Awarded for PhD supervision excellence, her research is funded through strategic university grants with additional support from travel awards enabling international conference participation. Media coverage of her sleep studies for new parents reached 2 news outlets and 13+ social media platforms.
Research Context
Embedded within Monash's Sleep & Circadian Rhythms initiative, she collaborates across medical and psychological disciplines to address global health challenges related to sleep disorders and perinatal wellbeing.
