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Nathaniel Marshall is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Macquarie University and affiliated with the Woolcock Institute for Medical Research. Specialising in sleep medicine and epidemiology, he focuses on clinical trials and population-based cohorts such as the Busselton Health Study. His research addresses sleep disorder impacts, treatment efficacy, and health system activities related to sleep. He holds editorial roles in journals like SLEEP and serves on committees for organizations including the Australasian Sleep Association. Marshall has received notable awards such as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Fellowship and the Excellence in Research: MCR prize (2023).
- Education: PhD in Public Health (Massey University), PGDipHealSc (University of Otago), BCom and BSc in Psychology (University of Otago).
- External roles: Deputy Chair of Australasian Sleep Association Finance Committee, Editorial Board member of European Respiratory Society, and Associate Editor of SLEEP.
Research Interests: Sleep epidemiology, clinical trials for sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea interventions, and health policy implications. His work spans cannabinoid therapies, melatonin treatments for Parkinson’s-related sleep disorders, and the health effects of environmental factors like wind turbine infrasound.
Recent Projects: Includes randomized trials on schizophrenia screening for sleep apnea, mobile app-based sleep therapy for chronic pain, and investigating wind turbine infrasound impacts.
Awards: Highlighted achievements include Top Reviewer distinctions in medicine and chest journals, reflecting his peer-review contributions.
Grants & Advising: Leads projects funded by MRFF (2023) and collaborates on initiatives like the SleepBack study. Advises clinicians and researchers through the Investigator Initiated Research Clinic.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Woolcock Institute’s sleep research and collaborates across disciplines in health sciences and medicine.
