Sleep and Brain Health

A live webinar recording from Brain Awareness Week

Sleep is crucial for everyday cognitive function and long-term brain health, but have you ever wondered why it is so important? In this presentation, Associate Professor Matthew Pase discusses the relationship between sleep and dementia, research into different components of sleep, and practical tips to improve your sleep and brain health.

Speaker: Associate Professor Matthew Pase

Matthew Pase is an Associate Professor at Monash University. He leads the Epidemiology of Dementia Lab, the Aging and Neurodegeneration Research Program at the School of Psychological Science, and the Aging Well Pillar at the Turner Institute. His current research aims to make dementia preventable for future generations by advancing our understanding of risk factors and early biomarkers. In 2024, Dr Pase received a Brain Foundation grant for research into the relationship between sleep, brain waste clearance, and dementia risk. View grant details >

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Further information & resources

Webinar Slides

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Helpful Resources

  • The Sleep Foundation (US) is an organisation that provides trusted health information, expert-tested sleep product reviews, educational videos, tailored sleep routines, and the latest in sleep news. Visit website >
  • The Sleep Health Foundation (Australia) is a not for profit health promotion charity that aims to raise community awareness about the value of sleep and its common disorders. Visit website >
  • The Epidemiology of Dementia (Epi-D) Research Lab is A/Prof Pase’s lab at Monash University. They aim to reduce the overall burden of dementia through robust epidemiological analyses of large cohorts and clinical studies. Visit website >

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