Biography:Grace Vincent

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Grace Vincent
Born
Grace Elizabeth Vincent
NationalityNew Zealand and Australia
Alma materUniversity of Auckland, Deakin University
EmployerCQUniversity
Known forShiftwork and sleep research
TitleAssociate Professor
Websitehttps://www.gracevincent.com.au

Grace E Vincent is an Australian-New Zealand sleep scientist. She is an associate professor, sleep and shiftwork researcher, and science communicator at CQ University's Appleton Institute.[1][2] Vincent's research focuses on improving sleep health among workers through collaborative efforts with academic researchers and industry partners. Her work aims to develop evidence-based strategies that support healthier and safer workplace environments.[3]

Education and career

Vincent has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Auckland, and a PhD from Deakin University in 2015.[4] Since her graduation, Vincent has worked in various roles including workplace fatigue consultancy, and as a researcher, and lecturer.[4] Vincent joined CQ University[4] in Australia in 2016.

Her research focus includes sleep, particularly of shift workers in high-risk industries, including miners, doctors, nurses and fire fighters, and physical activity, Her research focuses on sleep, especially for shift workers in high-risk jobs like miners, doctors, nurses, and firefighters. She also studies how physical activity, health, safety, and performance are affected by shift work in these demanding roles.[5] This inspired her research into sleep and fatigue and impacts of firefighting.[6]

Vincent's research focuses on three key areas: improving sleep and health in workplace settings,[2][6] understanding how physical activity and diet influence sleep, and developing behavioural interventions to promote better sleep health.[4] Vincent's research has informed governmental and organisational policies and frameworks, both nationally and internationally. Vincent co-ordinated a program of work uniting 68 international shiftwork experts across 15 countries to create tailored sleep hygiene practice guidelines for shift workers.[7]

Vincent also co-authored two Australian Government Guidelines for managing fatigue and sleep in the workplace,[8] for the National Mental Health Commission and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance.[9] Vincent has also led two key projects with Carers Australia culminating in an online sleep improvement course for Australia's 2.6 million caregivers,[10] which was adopted as a standard resource by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.[11]

Vincent was also the founding chair of the Network of Early Career Sleep Researchers in Training,[12] the second largest council of the Australasian Sleep Association.[13]

Publications

Vincent has published more than 100 publications[14][2] and over 2800 citations, as of March 2025, and an h-index of 31, according to Google Scholar.[15]

Select peer-reviewed publications include:

Media

Vincent has contributed to the media, on various topics including the impacts of shift work, to the ABC in print, radio, and on television.[21][22][23] She also has published on sleep quality and influences on sleep,[24] in The Conversation,[25][26] as well as describing sleep hygiene in various publications in Australian newspapers, including The Age,[27] Sydney Morning Herald[28] and Brisbane Times.[29]

Awards

  • 2018 – Rob Pierce Grant in Aid Award Winner, Australasian Sleep Association.[30]
  • 2019 – CQ Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding ECRs.[31]
  • 2020 – National 5-Minute Research Pitch Competition Winner.
  • 2020 – South Australian Tall Poppy Award Winner.[3]
  • 2022 – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Young Investigator Award 2021.[32]
  • 2023 – Nick Antic Career Development Award Winner, Australasian Sleep Association.[33]

References

  1. ↑ "Appleton Institute" (in en-AU). https://www.cqu.edu.au/research/organisations/appleton-institute. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Early Career Researcher Award to shake up sleep with AI" (in en-AU). https://www.cqu.edu.au/news/1169212/early-career-researcher-award-to-shake-up-sleep-with-ai. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dr Grace Vincent" (in en). https://aips.net.au/tall-poppies/2020-south-australian-award-winner/dr-grace-vincent. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Grace Vincent" (in en-US). 2023-11-01. https://theconversation.com/profiles/grace-vincent-1484516. 
  5. ↑ "ORCID". https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7036-7823. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Meet a Tall Poppy" (in en). 2021-06-01. https://www.oliphantscienceawards.com.au/blog/2021/06/01/meet_a_tall_poppy. 
  7. ↑ Shriane, Alexandra E; Rigney, Gabrielle; Ferguson, Sally A; Bin, Yu Sun; Vincent, Grace E (2023-12-01). "Healthy sleep practices for shift workers: consensus sleep hygiene guidelines using a Delphi methodology". Sleep 46 (12). doi:10.1093/sleep/zsad182. ISSN 0161-8105. PMID 37429599. PMC 10710992. https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/46/12/zsad182/7222389. 
  8. ↑ "National Mental Health Commission". https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/identifying-and-managing-fatigue-and-burnout-during-covid-19.pdf. 
  9. ↑ "National Workplace Initiative". https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/projects/mentally-healthy-work/national-workplace-initiative. 
  10. ↑ "Gender equality and caring | WGEA". https://www.wgea.gov.au/gender-equality-and-caring#:~:text=2.65%20million%20Australians%20(10.8%25%20of,care%20valued%20at%20$77.9%20billion. 
  11. ↑ "Carer's Australia – Sleep Module". https://skills.carergateway.gov.au/mod/scorm/player.php?a=35&currentorg=Carer_Skills_-_Module_6_-_Sleep_ORG&scoid=37. 
  12. ↑ "Australasian Sleep Association". https://sleep.org.au/Public/Public/About/F-Councils/NEST.aspx. 
  13. ↑ "Home" (in en). https://www.sleep.org.au/. 
  14. ↑ "A/Prof Grace Vincent". https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=fsW3G_AAAAAJ&hl=en. 
  15. ↑ "A/Prof Grace Vincent". https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=fsW3G_AAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao. 
  16. ↑ Shriane, Alexandra E.; Rigney, Gabrielle; Ferguson, Sally A.; Bin, Yu Sun; Vincent, Grace E. (2023-12-11). "Healthy sleep practices for shift workers: consensus sleep hygiene guidelines using a Delphi methodology". Sleep 46 (12). doi:10.1093/sleep/zsad182. ISSN 1550-9109. PMID 37429599. 
  17. ↑ Vincent, Grace E.; Aisbett, Brad; Hall, Sarah J.; Ferguson, Sally A. (2016-07-02). "Fighting fire and fatigue: sleep quantity and quality during multi-day wildfire suppression". Ergonomics 59 (7): 932–940. doi:10.1080/00140139.2015.1105389. ISSN 0014-0139. PMID 26452576. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00140139.2015.1105389. 
  18. ↑ Dawson, Drew; Ferguson, Sally A.; Vincent, Grace E. (February 2021). "Safety implications of fatigue and sleep inertia for emergency services personnel". Sleep Medicine Reviews 55. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101386. ISSN 1532-2955. PMID 33027747. 
  19. ↑ Binks, Hannah; E Vincent, Grace; Gupta, Charlotte; Irwin, Christopher; Khalesi, Saman (2020-03-27). "Effects of Diet on Sleep: A Narrative Review". Nutrients 12 (4): 936. doi:10.3390/nu12040936. ISSN 2072-6643. PMID 32230944. 
  20. ↑ Memon, Aamir R.; Gupta, Charlotte C.; Crowther, Meagan E.; Ferguson, Sally A.; Tuckwell, Georgia A.; Vincent, Grace E. (August 2021). "Sleep and physical activity in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis". Sleep Medicine Reviews 58. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101482. ISSN 1532-2955. PMID 33864990. 
  21. ↑ "Struggling to sleep as a shiftworker? This new research may help" (in en-AU). ABC News. 2023-07-31. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-31/shiftworker-sleep-guidelines-better-rest/102657780. 
  22. ↑ "North Qld Breakfast" (in en-AU). 2024-09-02. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/northqld-breakfast/north-qld-breakfast/104283400. 
  23. ↑ "Secrets to better sleep for shift workers" (in en-AU). 2023-10-03. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/overnights/the-secrets-to-great-sleep-for-shift-workers/102932524. 
  24. ↑ Gruman, Jamie (2019-04-03). "If you're not sleeping at work, you should be fired" (in en-US). https://theconversation.com/if-youre-not-sleeping-at-work-you-should-be-fired-114006. 
  25. ↑ Balzer, Anna; Gupta, Charlotte; Irwin, Chris; Vincent, Grace; Khalesi, Saman (2024-02-28). "'Naked carbs' and 'net carbs' – what are they and should you count them?" (in en-US). https://theconversation.com/naked-carbs-and-net-carbs-what-are-they-and-should-you-count-them-223731. 
  26. ↑ Gupta, Charlotte; Irwin, Chris; Vincent, Grace; Sprajcer, Madeline; Khalesi, Saman (2023-12-14). "Christmas drinks anyone? Why alcohol before bedtime leaves you awake at 3am, desperate for sleep" (in en-US). https://theconversation.com/christmas-drinks-anyone-why-alcohol-before-bedtime-leaves-you-awake-at-3am-desperate-for-sleep-216834. 
  27. ↑ White, Sue (2023-09-21). "Sleep right: The ultimate sleep hygiene guide for shift workers" (in en). https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/sleep-right-the-ultimate-sleep-hygiene-guide-for-shift-workers-20230920-p5e6cz.html. 
  28. ↑ Berry, Sarah (2023-10-06). "Why your diet could be messing with your sleep" (in en). https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/why-your-diet-could-be-messing-with-your-sleep-20230926-p5e7pv.html. 
  29. ↑ White, Sue (2023-09-21). "Sleep right: The ultimate sleep hygiene guide for shift workers" (in en). https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/workplace/sleep-right-the-ultimate-sleep-hygiene-guide-for-shift-workers-20230920-p5e6cz.html?cspt=1696547223%7Cdfca5d685b620f92942b7c1f1f9819d4. 
  30. ↑ "ASA awards". https://sleep.org.au/Public/Public/Awards/F-ASA-Awards/RPGIA.aspx. 
  31. ↑ "Grace Vincent" (in en). https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/470229/bio. 
  32. ↑ "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health" (in en). https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/awards/1556. 
  33. ↑ "Aus Sleep Association". https://sleep.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/Public%20Files/About/ASA%20Annual%20Report-2023%20WEB.pdf. 



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