National Science Week 2019: Sleep tight

Why is it important to get a good night’s sleep?

University of Sydney sleep researcher Dr Camilla Hoyos explains the benefits of sleep, from wellbeing to healthy brain ageing and dementia prevention. Dr Camilla Hoyos is a clinical sleep scientist at the University of Sydney and Woolcock Institute of Medical Research who investigates if fixing sleep problems can impact health.

"I am a sleep researcher at The University of Sydney and I investigate whether improving sleep problems can reduce the impact on health. My main area of interest is healthy brain ageing and the prevention of dementia." Dr Hoyos

This event is part of Inspiring Australia’s Talking Science series as part of Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week.