Dr Gillian Nixon

Dr Gillian Nixon is a highly esteemed paediatric respiratory and sleep physician. Their clinical practice centres around the management of children facing respiratory and sleep challenges. This focus allows them to identify clinical questions for research and directly apply research findings to practical patient care.

Dr Nixon is also deeply involved in research, concentrating on enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea in children. Their work includes developing simpler diagnostic methods and promoting evidence-based treatment approaches. They actively collaborate with experts from various disciplines and work alongside government bodies on quality improvement initiatives. These initiatives aim to improve the care provided to the significant number of children dealing with snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition that can negatively impact learning and development.