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Personal profile
Biography
Associate Prof. Edwards completed his PhD in respiratory physiology at Monash University in 2009. During this time he acquired considerable expertise in the area of respiratory control, with a particular focus on the understanding the mechanisms responsible for unstable breathing in newborn infants. During his PhD, he also held a part-time Medical Scientist position at the Monash Sleep Centre where he became skilled in performing clinical assessments and overnight monitoring of individuals with sleep disorders.
Following his PhD, Associate Prof. Edwards was awarded two successive fellowship (2010-11; Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand Allen and Hanburys Respiratory Research Fellowship, 2012-16; NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship) to pursue post-doctoral studies at Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA) focused on understanding the pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). During his postdoctoral studies at Harvard, he assisted in the development of the technique to 'endotype' the underlying causes of OSA
Associate Prof. Edwards returned to Monash University in 2015 where he is now the Head of the Sleep Disorders Research Program at Monash University and also serves as the Director of the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Program within the School of Psychological Sciences. His current research is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the pathophysiology of OSA, including the role of common risk factors such as obesity in the development of the disorder. By elucidating the underlying mechanisms of OSA, his work aims to inform and implement personalised treatment strategies that address the specific needs of individual patients.
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External positions
Honourary Fellow, Monash Health
2015 → …
Associate Physiologist, Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc
2012 → …
Instructor in Medicine , Harvard Medical School
2012 → 2014
Research Fellow, Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc
2009 → 2012
Sleep technician, Monash Health
2006 → 2009
Research area keywords
- Sleep apnoea pathogenesis
- respiratory control
- loop gain
- phenotyping
- personalised therapy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Novel combination pharmacotherapy for patients with co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA)
Edwards, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hamilton, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Landry, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Joosten, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walsh, J. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Madison, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/25 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Understanding how non-invasive ventilation with airway washout impacts respiratory dynamics
Edwards, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Landry, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
28/03/25 → 21/12/25
Project: Research
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Novel combination pharmacotherapy for patients with co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea
Edwards, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hamilton, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Landry, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Brooker, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash Lung and Sleep Institute Limited
1/02/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Investigating the efficacy and tolerability of CPAP administered through the S1H oral device
Edwards, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Landry, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hamilton, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Joosten, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Sound asleep: A novel approach to treating Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and associated daytime impairment with acoustic slow wave sleep enhancement
Jackson, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bucks, R. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rosenzweig, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barnes, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Olaithe, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Edwards, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hamilton, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Vakulin, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Abbreviated versions of the insomnia severity index to screen for comorbid insomnia among obstructive sleep apnea patients
Yanagimori, M., Fernandes, M. D., Grad, G. F., Monare, A. B., Garcia, B. M. S. P., Rosanelli, I., Mariano, P. M. M. S., Drummond, S. P. A., O'Driscoll, D. M., Edwards, B. A., Lorenzi-Filho, G. & Genta, P. R., Feb 2025, In: Sleep Medicine. 126, p. 19-24 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Mitochondria-derived peptide MOTS-c and its role in OSA pathogenesis: a potential therapeutic target?
Edwards, B. A., Joosten, S. A. & Landry, S. A., Jul 2025, In: Sleep and Biological Rhythms. 23, 3, p. 261-262 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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A Detailed Mechanistic Understanding of Positional and Nonpositional OSA: What Side Are You On?
Edwards, B. A., Joosten, S. A. & Sands, S. A., Jul 2024, In: Chest. 166, 1, p. 7-9 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Combination pharmacological therapy targeting multiple mechanisms of sleep apnoea: A randomised controlled cross-over trial
Sands, S. A., Collet, J., Gell, L. K., Calianese, N., Hess, L. B., Vena, D., Azarbarzin, A., Bertisch, S. M., Landry, S., Thomson, L., Joosten, S. A., Hamilton, G. S. & Edwards, B. A., Mar 2024, In: Thorax. 79, 3, p. 1627–1641 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
17 Citations (Scopus) -
The Arousal Threshold: The “Weakest Link” in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Pathogenesis?
Joosten, S. A., Edwards, B. A. & Landry, S. A., 15 Dec 2024, In: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 210, 12, p. 1396-1397 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Anne Elizabeth Suratt Young Investigator Award
Edwards, B. (Recipient), 2013
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science Early Career Fellows Publication Prize for Clinical Sciences
Edwards, B. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship
Edwards, B. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Honours Thesis Examinations
Edwards, B. (Examiner)
2017Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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External Honours Thesis Examination
Edwards, B. (Examiner)
2016Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Internal Honours Thesis Examinations
Edwards, B. (Examiner)
2016Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Sleep (Journal)
Edwards, B. (Editorial board member)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (Journal)
Edwards, B. (Editorial board member)
2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Australian Study Brings Dentists “One Step Closer” to Individualizing OSA Therapy
8/08/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research