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] [7] 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. [8]
Vincent also co-authored two Australian Government Guidelines for managing fatigue and sleep in the workplace, [9] for the National Mental Health Commission and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance. [10] Vincent has also led two key projects with Carers Australia culminating in an online sleep improvement course for Australia's 2.6 million caregivers, [11] which was adopted as a standard resource by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. [12]
Vincent was also the founding chair of the Network of Early Career Sleep Researchers in Training, [13] the second largest council of the Australasian Sleep Association. [14]
