Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
@franpcheney.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in psychology & sleep at NTU (she/her). Research focuses on the management of sleepiness during safety critical tasks (shift work, driving).
Lover of books, history, cricket & F1. Go Pats!
Lover of books, history, cricket & F1. Go Pats!
Pinned
<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library
Shift work is a necessity for a society that requires 24/7 services. However, working around the clock can cause a misalignment with our sleep-wake cycle, resulting in sleepiness, impaired cognition ....
doi.org
Very pleased to see our new paper available - we discuss some of the current #occupational & #driving challenges in #sleep medicine, concluding with directions for future research 💤🚗🦺
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
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November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🌍 Help make ESRS conferences more inclusive!
The ECN × EDIC survey is open for early-career researchers (≤10 years post MSc/PhD/MD). We’re collecting insights on the barriers you face to attending ESRS meetings, every response matters.
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The ECN × EDIC survey is open for early-career researchers (≤10 years post MSc/PhD/MD). We’re collecting insights on the barriers you face to attending ESRS meetings, every response matters.
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Pleased to say I have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Sleep at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social 🎉
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October 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Pleased to say I have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Sleep at @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social 🎉
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🌙 Early-career sleep researchers & clinicians: Share your challenges attending Sleep Europe conferences!
💤 Quick survey by ESRS ECN & EDIC to improve accessibility & networking opportunities.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🌙 Early-career sleep researchers & clinicians: Share your challenges attending Sleep Europe conferences!
💤 Quick survey by ESRS ECN & EDIC to improve accessibility & networking opportunities.
⏱️ A few minutes
📅 Deadline: Nov 22
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💤 Quick survey by ESRS ECN & EDIC to improve accessibility & networking opportunities.
⏱️ A few minutes
📅 Deadline: Nov 22
🔗 warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses.
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#ESRS #earlycareer
Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses.
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#ESRS #earlycareer
September 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses.
Share your experience by taking the survey: warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#ESRS #earlycareer
Let's work towards more inclusive, accessible congresses.
Share your experience by taking the survey: warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#ESRS #earlycareer
Day 1 of #RS5C25 looking forward to hearing all the great #roadsaftey research being conducted!
I'm presenting our poster sharing draft findings from our RST grant SleepiEst, & talking about Individual #Countermeasures for #Sleepiness in the Special Session on Friday about #fatiguemanagement
I'm presenting our poster sharing draft findings from our RST grant SleepiEst, & talking about Individual #Countermeasures for #Sleepiness in the Special Session on Friday about #fatiguemanagement
September 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Day 1 of #RS5C25 looking forward to hearing all the great #roadsaftey research being conducted!
I'm presenting our poster sharing draft findings from our RST grant SleepiEst, & talking about Individual #Countermeasures for #Sleepiness in the Special Session on Friday about #fatiguemanagement
I'm presenting our poster sharing draft findings from our RST grant SleepiEst, & talking about Individual #Countermeasures for #Sleepiness in the Special Session on Friday about #fatiguemanagement
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Take part in our @esrs-ecn.bsky.social & @esrs-edic.bsky.social survey to break down barriers in #sleepscience
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 (𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽) 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
🪑 💤 🪑
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 (𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽) 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
🪑 💤 🪑
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗦𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
As an EC, have you ever missed out on a conference because of costs, visa issues, or caregiving responsibilities? 🧵
Take part in our survey & share your experiences warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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As an EC, have you ever missed out on a conference because of costs, visa issues, or caregiving responsibilities? 🧵
Take part in our survey & share your experiences warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
⏱️ 10-15 min
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September 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Take part in our @esrs-ecn.bsky.social & @esrs-edic.bsky.social survey to break down barriers in #sleepscience
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 (𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽) 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
🪑 💤 🪑
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 (𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽) 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
🪑 💤 🪑
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Meet Dr. Claire André, our new Operational Lead at the @esrs.bsky.social ESRS Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee @esrs-edic.bsky.social
Dr. André brings outstanding expertise in neuroscience and sleep medicine to the EDIC team.
We’re excited to welcome her!
#SleepResearch #EDIC #ESRS
Dr. André brings outstanding expertise in neuroscience and sleep medicine to the EDIC team.
We’re excited to welcome her!
#SleepResearch #EDIC #ESRS
August 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Meet Dr. Claire André, our new Operational Lead at the @esrs.bsky.social ESRS Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee @esrs-edic.bsky.social
Dr. André brings outstanding expertise in neuroscience and sleep medicine to the EDIC team.
We’re excited to welcome her!
#SleepResearch #EDIC #ESRS
Dr. André brings outstanding expertise in neuroscience and sleep medicine to the EDIC team.
We’re excited to welcome her!
#SleepResearch #EDIC #ESRS
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Meet the EDIC ESRS @esrs.bsky.social team!
We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire.
More intros coming soon—stay tuned!
#EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch
We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire.
More intros coming soon—stay tuned!
#EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch
August 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Meet the EDIC ESRS @esrs.bsky.social team!
We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire.
More intros coming soon—stay tuned!
#EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch
We’re thrilled to welcome our new members— Seren, Raoua, Sana, Dimitrios, José & Claire.
More intros coming soon—stay tuned!
#EDIC #ESRS #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SleepResearch
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Click here for more information: sleepsociety.org.uk/call-for-ec-nominations-july-2025
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Click here for more information: sleepsociety.org.uk/call-for-ec-nominations-july-2025
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Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, has contributed significantly to global road safety through over 200 publications and pioneering research on dementia-friendly design, ageing, and mobility: www.linkedin.com/in/eef-hoger...
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July 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, has contributed significantly to global road safety through over 200 publications and pioneering research on dementia-friendly design, ageing, and mobility: www.linkedin.com/in/eef-hoger...
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Just out: our EDIC Vice‑Chair @dr-adri.bsky.social chats with Dr Claudia Barth and Dr Laura Stankeviciute on why sleep and biological sex matter in Alzheimer’s risk.
👉 esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...
👉 esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...
Biological Sex Differences in the Context of Alzheimer's Disease: There's No Time to Sleep on It – the EDIC Take | ESRS
In this Sleep Science Friday interview, Dr. Adriana Michalak speaks with Dr. Claudia Barth and Dr. Laura Stankeviciute to explore two often underestimated
esrs.eu
July 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Just out: our EDIC Vice‑Chair @dr-adri.bsky.social chats with Dr Claudia Barth and Dr Laura Stankeviciute on why sleep and biological sex matter in Alzheimer’s risk.
👉 esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...
👉 esrs.eu/news/sleep-s...
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
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July 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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CROS/CRACN writing retreat is a go!
Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️
Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️
July 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
CROS/CRACN writing retreat is a go!
Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️
Let's see if we can get this final PhD paper off my desk and onto the desk of @ajfiltness.bsky.social instead! ✍️
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
In Series 2 of #NottsPsychPod, we highlight research being conducted with communities at the @UniofNottingham.
Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention.
Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
A snippet … 👇
Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention.
Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
A snippet … 👇
July 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
In Series 2 of #NottsPsychPod, we highlight research being conducted with communities at the @UniofNottingham.
Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention.
Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
A snippet … 👇
Ep 2 focuses on what really happens during the menopause, focusing on the cognitive symptoms such as memory and attention.
Listen via creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
A snippet … 👇
Happy Friday! 🛶
July 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy Friday! 🛶
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Ever wondered how that last cup of coffee might affect your brain while you sleep?
A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
What does caffeine do to the sleeping brain? | BPS
New research finds caffeine increases the complexity and criticality of brain activity during sleep, affecting various age groups differently.
www.bps.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Ever wondered how that last cup of coffee might affect your brain while you sleep?
A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
A new study's got answers for you: www.bps.org.uk/research-dig...
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Great opportunity to work with my very lovely office mate.
🧑🔬💰 PhD Scholarship open for a September start at
#SussexUni
Great opportunity if you're interested in sleep, biological rhythms and signals, physical & mental performance, or elite sports.
Application deadline: 25th July
Details at: realitybending.github.io/jobs/phd/
#Psychology #PhD
#SussexUni
Great opportunity if you're interested in sleep, biological rhythms and signals, physical & mental performance, or elite sports.
Application deadline: 25th July
Details at: realitybending.github.io/jobs/phd/
#Psychology #PhD
July 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Great opportunity to work with my very lovely office mate.
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
'The Craft of Interviewing.' We wrote this with ECRs & PGRs in mind. It's long, but it covers much ground. You won't find simple answers, but you will find a foundation from which you can develop your skills & style. As always, DM questions. Pre-print 👇🍺 sportrxiv.org/index.php/se...
February 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
'The Craft of Interviewing.' We wrote this with ECRs & PGRs in mind. It's long, but it covers much ground. You won't find simple answers, but you will find a foundation from which you can develop your skills & style. As always, DM questions. Pre-print 👇🍺 sportrxiv.org/index.php/se...
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
Hi all! New to this app. Looking to establish my network again.
May 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Hi all! New to this app. Looking to establish my network again.
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
I’m looking for a postdoc and RA for an ERC-funded project “SLEEPAWAY: Forgetting unwanted memories in sleep”. You’ll use MEG/EEG and fMRI to understand how the sleeping brain remembers and forgets. PLEASE REPOST 😊
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s
RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s
RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc
May 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I’m looking for a postdoc and RA for an ERC-funded project “SLEEPAWAY: Forgetting unwanted memories in sleep”. You’ll use MEG/EEG and fMRI to understand how the sleeping brain remembers and forgets. PLEASE REPOST 😊
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s
RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/vr5thp7s
RA: tinyurl.com/ycyzkatc
Our latest paper is now available examining the barriers to #exercise in #shiftworking healthcare workers. Very pleased to be involved in this important work, led by Cian Sweeney and Emma Sweeney
@ntupsychology.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social
journals.lww.com/joem/abstrac...
@ntupsychology.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social
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A Qualitative Investigation Into The Exercise Habits,... : Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
age exercise and improve health in healthcare shift workers, organizations should consider promoting on-site exercise opportunities with a wide range of exercise types and at low cost to the employee....
journals.lww.com
May 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Our latest paper is now available examining the barriers to #exercise in #shiftworking healthcare workers. Very pleased to be involved in this important work, led by Cian Sweeney and Emma Sweeney
@ntupsychology.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social
journals.lww.com/joem/abstrac...
@ntupsychology.bsky.social @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social
journals.lww.com/joem/abstrac...
Very pleased to see our new paper available - we discuss some of the current #occupational & #driving challenges in #sleep medicine, concluding with directions for future research 💤🚗🦺
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library
Shift work is a necessity for a society that requires 24/7 services. However, working around the clock can cause a misalignment with our sleep-wake cycle, resulting in sleepiness, impaired cognition ....
doi.org
April 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Very pleased to see our new paper available - we discuss some of the current #occupational & #driving challenges in #sleep medicine, concluding with directions for future research 💤🚗🦺
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed this collaboration with Walter McNicholas
doi.org/10.1111/jsr....
@ntupsychology.bsky.social
I am very happy to be spending the next couple of weeks being hosted at VTI, talking all things #sleepiness and #driversafety related. Looking forward to some exciting collaborations 🇸🇪🚗💤
April 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I am very happy to be spending the next couple of weeks being hosted at VTI, talking all things #sleepiness and #driversafety related. Looking forward to some exciting collaborations 🇸🇪🚗💤
🌙 Medical trainees on call - your insights are needed!🩺 Participate in a global survey, endorsed by the BSS & the RCP. Developed by sleep experts & the World Sleep Society, to explore sleep, shiftwork, and their impact on professional performance:
www.sleepsociety.org.uk/sleep-survey...
www.sleepsociety.org.uk/sleep-survey...
Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees, SSMT – BSS
www.sleepsociety.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Dr. Fran Pilkington-Cheney
The BSS is delighted to announce applications are open for our BSS Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for interested candidates to be closely involved in the work of our national society.
Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36
Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36
March 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The BSS is delighted to announce applications are open for our BSS Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for interested candidates to be closely involved in the work of our national society.
Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36
Click on the link below for more information: tinyurl.com/3chwkh36