The neurocognitive and cardio-metabolic changes associated with weight loss and the effects of dietary composition on various health outcomes including metabolic and endocrine dysfunction. Dr Cayanan’s future research development is structured towards translational projects for obesity management in clinical settings with collaboration across multiple sites. She endeavors to develop a weight loss intervention for patients with obstructive sleep apnea tailored specifically for delivery by nurses with the intention of translation within the hospital setting.
In addition, Dr Cayanan is investigating the impact of shift work on nutritional preferences and energy intake in nurses with the intention of developing an intervention to target obesity amongst shiftworkers. Dr Cayanan continues to collaborate with the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, The Brain and Mind Centre, The Boden Institute, The Charles Perkins Centre and is a member of the Sydney Sleep Clinical Trials Network whose goal is to roll out translational programs within hospital settings.
