Prof Peter Cistulli

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Prof Peter Cistulli

Sleep Medicine Physician; NHMRC Leadership Fellow, University of Sydney

Peter Cistulli holds the ResMed Chair in Sleep Medicine at the University of Sydney, where he leads the Sleep Research Theme within the multidisciplinary Charles Perkins Centre. He heads the Discipline of Sleep Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is also Director of the Centre for Sleep Health & Research in the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.

He is an active clinician researcher with 28 years experience in in the fields of respiratory and sleep medicine. His thematic research has focussed on the pathophysiology of Sleep-disordered Breathing, and novel approaches to therapy. He pioneered the use of oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP treatment for sleep apnoea. His research has been predominantly funded by the NHMRC of Australia, and he has achieved in excess of $20M in competitive funding.

He has an extensive publication record, and has received international awards for his academic contributions to the sleep field. His interdisciplinary research program involves numerous national and international collaborations. He is a former President of the Australasian Sleep Association and a former board member of the Sleep Health Foundation.

Dental splints for OSA – Do they work? Which option for who?

In today’s podcast, Prof Peter Cistulli highlights a shift from a "CPAP-for-all" approach to tailored OSA therapies, including custom splints, weight loss, specialist referral, and device monitoring.

Dental splints for OSA – Do they work? Which option for who?

In today’s podcast, Prof Peter Cistulli highlights a shift from a "CPAP-for-all" approach to tailored OSA therapies, including custom splints, weight loss, specialist referral, and device monitoring.

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