Dr. Lisa Walter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Walter is a Senior Research Fellow at the Ritchie Centre, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. Her research focuses on paediatric sleep medicine. Lisa completed her PhD in 2008 and held a post-doctoral position in the Paediatric Sleep group at the Ritchie Centre. She coordinated participant recruitment, conducted sleep studies, and performed data analysis across four National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) projects. Lisa has significantly advanced research in her area, particularly in the effects of sleep disordered breathing in children. With 48 peer-reviewed manuscripts, including 44 original research papers and four reviews, her work has been cited extensively, with 645 citations on Scopus. Lisa has developed expertise in cardiovascular control assessments and has investigated the effects of sleep disordered breathing on preschool-aged children. She is a member of a research team that has shed light on the relationship between sleep disordered breathing and elevated blood pressure in children. Her contributions have informed clinical practices and raised awareness regarding intervention benefits. Lisa's research is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts in health and wellbeing, focusing on the interconnectedness of sleep and health outcomes in children.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2008-12-01 — Present

Ritchie Centre, Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Research in pediatric sleep medicine focusing on sleep disordered breathing and its effects on children.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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