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Ziad Shabana is a researcher at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA), where he contributes to studies on sleep, cognition, and neurodegenerative disease. His work focuses on understanding how sleep disturbances and circadian disruptions relate to early markers of Alzheimer's disease, particularly in aging populations.
His research interests include:
- Sleep-Wake Regulation in Aging
- Cognitive Decline and Subjective Cognitive Impairment
- Impact of APOE Genotype on Brain Function
- Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Memory and Postural Control
- Neurobehavioral Consequences of Circadian Misalignment
- Preclinical Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
The recent publications show a consistent trend in using controlled sleep interventions (sleep deprivation, multinap protocols) to assess cognitive and motor performance in elderly individuals, often stratified by genetic risk. These studies are primarily published as abstracts in the Journal of Sleep Research, indicating active conference engagement in sleep and cognitive neuroscience.
Ziad collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including Dr. Anna S. Lazar, Muireann Irish, and Professor James B. Rowe, suggesting integration within broader dementia and sleep research networks at UEA and beyond.
No scientific awards or honors are mentioned in the available text.
There is no explicit mention of student supervision or grant funding in the provided content. However, his involvement in randomized controlled trials suggests participation in funded research projects, likely under principal investigators.
While no specific lab or research group is named, his work aligns closely with cognitive neuroscience and sleep research teams within the School of Health Sciences at UEA, potentially linked to the Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience group or related dementia research initiatives.
