Sharon L. Naismith
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Sharon L. Naismith is a leading clinical neuropsychologist and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of sleep, brain health, and cognitive aging. Her primary research areas focus on understanding how sleep disturbances and circadian rhythm disorders contribute to cognitive decline and dementia risk in older adults, particularly those with subjective and objective cognitive impairment. Naismith has pioneered the use of mobile health technologies to assess sleep-dependent memory consolidation—a critical process where short-term memories are stabilized into long-term storage. Her innovative 2025 study, which has already garnered 3 citations, employed focus groups to explore the feasibility and perceptions of using mobile apps to measure sleep-dependent memory in older populations, addressing a significant methodological challenge in the field. With a career spanning over two decades, Naismith has published extensively on early detection and intervention strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, earning her work widespread recognition. She holds a professorship at the University of Sydney and leads the Healthy Brain Ageing Program, where she translates her research into practical, non-pharmacological interventions to promote cognitive resilience and improve quality of life for aging populations.
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