Symposia
Session Description
This session will begin with Professor Janet Hoek speaking about the background work and research leading to the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 measures and the newly introduced law repealing its introduction. She will then cover research on the use of vaping in young people in Aotearoa and their experiences, including with addiction, and the disruptions to sleep that some encounter. Dr Patryk Szulakowski will then cover the some of the issues with smoking and insomnia in adults, followed by Professor Alister Neil who will present prevalence data in relation to smoking and OSA and cover some of the potential mechanisms and controversies including the use of nicotine as an OSA treatment.
Chair: Professor Barbara Galland
Speakers: Professor Janet Hoek, Dr Patryk Szulakowski, Professor Alister Neil
Session Description
Sleep and dreaming are increasingly recognised as multifaceted experiences affected by various individual and socioecological factors. However, the unique relationships between sleep within the realms of exceptional individual, spiritual or and/or cultural experiences is under-researched. While evidence suggests an important role of sleep related experiences with regards to memories, beliefs, trauma, and grief; much of this research has been conducted in the West and in relation to unique affect in circumstances such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, cognitive functioning, and bereavement. This symposium will outline unique projects underway in Aotearoa considering sleep and dreaming in relation to 1) near death experiences and 2) end of life, and 3) as well as wairua-related sleep phenomena among Māori. Together, this outlines a new research agenda considering the social, cultural, and spiritual perspectives relevant to sleep in Aotearoa.
Chair: Dr Rosie Gibson
Speakers: Dr Nicole Lindsay, Dr Rosie Gibson, Laura O’Sullivan, Deanna Haami
Session Description
Shift work is associated with significant sleep and circadian disruption and contributes to workplace fatigue. Workplace fatigue and shift work are associated with adverse physical and mental health, wellbeing and performance outcomes. This session brings together researchers investigating the role of shift work and workplace fatigue on wellbeing and work performance in healthcare and other settings. We will present current research investigating the impacts of these challenges in critical environments, including healthcare, and importantly, discuss how these challenges can be managed.
Chair: Dr Karyn O’Keeffe
Speakers: Dr Karyn O’Keeffe, Dr Grace Vincent, Dra Sarah Buchanan, Dr Rosie Gibson
New Investigator Award session
Join us for what is always a stimulating session showcasing original research conducted by students undergoing training in the field of sleep. Sponsored by Apex Medical and SIA, the award includes registration to SDU_2024 and $1000 towards travel costs.
Free Abstract sessions
Submit your abstracts by May 10.
Calls for Abstracts
Original abstracts can be submitted on any aspect of sleep health and sleep science. Accepted abstracts will be oral presentations. Please email your abstract to the conference organisers at [email protected].
| Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words and follow the structure of •Aims •Methods •Results •Conclusions. List the author's first and last names and the presenting author’s name in bold. Superscript numbers to indicate the author's affiliation(s). All abstracts should contain a Conflict of Interest statement from all authors. |
New Investigator Award
Oral presentations for consideration for this award will be delivered during a dedicated session on the first day of the conference. All eligible applicants must be members of Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) or the New Zealand and Australian Sleep Scientists Association (ANZSSA) and be enrolled or have completed their degree at a University in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The award includes free registration to Sleep DownUnder 2024 and $1000 towards travel. The travel costs are sponsored by Apex Medical Ltd.
NIA information
NIA application form
Student Travel Awards
Student Travel Awards are intended to support and further the career development of students actively pursuing an academic degree in sleep. Travel awards will be based on the scientific merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa. Up to 3 awards will be available for reimbursement of the conference registration fee. Applicants must be full-time students based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Forms available on registration.
ANZSSA Travel Awards
ANZSSA Travel Awards are intended to support ANZSSA members presenting at the conference. Travel Awards will be based on the scientific merit of an abstract submitted for presentation at Sleep in Aotearoa. Up to 3 awards will be provided for reimbursement of the conference registration fee. Applicants must be based in Aotearoa New Zealand and a current member of ANZSSA. Forms available on registration.
Emerging Researcher and Distinguished Service Awards
The emerging researcher award recognises and encourages researchers who are early in their career. The Distinguished Service award is in recognition of research and/or service to the field of sleep in Aotearoa New Zealand. These awards are generously supported by the Sleep Apnoea Association of New Zealand (SAANZ), but the nominee’s area of expertise can be in any field of sleep.
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