Rate My Professor Sally Staton

Staton leads the Early Childhood (Care and Education) Research Group and initiatives like the Brain Builders program aimed at supporting child development through neuro-informed practices. She holds an ARC Discovery Early Career Fellowship (DE230100687) and has been recognized as one of Queensland’s Young Tall Poppy Scientists in 2016 for contributions to science translation and engagement, along with the University of Queensland Partners in Research Excellence Award in 2019 for research partnerships with industry and government. Notable publications include “Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review” (Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2015), “Many naps, one nap, none: A systematic review and meta-analysis of napping patterns in children 0–12 years” (Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2020), “Early childhood screen use contexts and cognitive and psychosocial outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (JAMA Pediatrics, 2024), and “The brain in context: a scoping review and concept definition of neuro-informed policy and practice” (Brain Sciences, 2024). Her influence extends to policy through government reports, professional development packages for educators, workshops, videos, and articles for parents and regulatory officers, enhancing early childhood education quality.