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Paul M. Macey is a Professor at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing at UCLA, specializing in the interconnections between the brain and respiratory health. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, in 1998. His research focuses on obstructive sleep apnea and its relationship with neuroimaging and psychological factors, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Macey is part of a research group employing MRI technology in laboratory and mobile health contexts to explore how psychological interventions can enhance traditional CPAP treatments. His work aims to improve the treatment of symptoms associated with sleep disorders and has applications in related fields such as heart failure and pediatric conditions like Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Throughout his career, Dr. Macey has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams both within UCLA and internationally, contributing to projects aimed at understanding the brain's role in sleep and respiratory regulation.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.