Paul Macey

Paul Macey, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Nursing, with a joint appointment at the Brain Research Institute. He has worked at UCLA since 1999, transitioning from a post-doctoral position in Neurobiology to Assistant Researcher and then Associate Researcher roles before joining the nursing faculty. Dr. Macey holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, where he focused on infant breathing signal analysis.

• Education: Electrical Engineering, University of Canterbury
• Roles: Director of Information Technology and Innovation, Chief Innovation Officer (School of Nursing Administration)

Dr. Macey's research bridges neuroscience and clinical applications, with a focus on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), pain processing, and brain structure/function using fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging. His work explores sex differences in autonomic responses, brainstem pain modulation, and comorbid conditions like OSA with Type 2 Diabetes. He teaches undergraduate nursing students and serves on faculty committees.

Recent publications highlight advancements in ultra-high field neuroimaging, placebo analgesia mechanisms, and neural network disruptions in neurological disorders. Key subfields include brainstem connectivity, hypothalamic interactions, and autonomic regulation in chronic conditions.

Dr. Macey's methodological contributions involve optimizing echo-planar spectroscopic imaging and repeated measures ANOVA for analyzing physiological challenges. His interdisciplinary approach combines neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical nursing to address sleep disorders and chronic pain.