Carissa Gardiner

Carissa is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) within the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injuries, and New Technologies (SPRINT) research centre. Her research is primarily focused on the effects of psychoactive substances on subsequent sleep, with interest in commonly consumed substances including caffeine and alcohol. Additionally, Carissa has expertise around the importance of sleep for athletic populations. Her experiences include supporting national and professional athletes to improve sleep through the provision of sleep education and practical strategies, including managing time-zone adjustments during international travel.