Lab Director
Dr. Sheila N. Garland, PhD, R Psych
Education
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary, AB
MSc, Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary, AB
BA, (Honours), Psychology, University of Calgary, AB
Dr. Sheila Garland is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Oncology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Garland conducts psycho-oncology and behavioural sleep medicine research with an increasing emphasis on examining the mechanisms and effectiveness of interventions to improve sleep and other symptoms in cancer survivors.
Doctoral Students
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
(2019 - Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science (honours) in Psychology from the University of Toronto, and subsequently completed my PhD in Neuroscience at McGill University (Douglas Hospital) and my post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School (McLean Hospital). My research has centered on the regulation of cellular plasticity in depression, suicide, and following trauma, with a focus on the utility of neuroplasticity-associated genes as biomarkers of individual differences in trauma response and affective learning. I am currently enrolled in the PsyD program at MUN, during which time I will be working under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland and in collaboration with Young Adult Cancer Canada to investigate coping and trauma response in young adults with cancer.
Ryan Collins, BA (Hons), MSc
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
(2019 - Present)
I received my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and Master of Science (Kinesiology) in Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Recreation from Memorial University. My dissertation will be focused on investigating physical activity levels, circadian rhythm, and cognitive functioning in breast cancer patients in a longitudinal study.
Katherine-Ann Piedalue, BA
Marissa Maheu, BSc (Hons), PhD
Rachel Lee Dauz, BA (Hons), MSc
(2022 - Present)
Katherine-Ann Piedalue is a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) student under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Calgary. Following her undergraduate studies, she worked as a Research Assistant in Psychosocial Oncology at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, where she co-authored several published papers evaluating integrative oncology approaches. Katherine-Ann’s dissertation focuses on examining the feasibility and acceptability of the iCANSleep App, which is designed to address insomnia in cancer survivors
Rachel Lee Dauz, BA (Hons), MSc
Rachel Lee Dauz, BA (Hons), MSc
Rachel Lee Dauz, BA (Hons), MSc
(2024 - Present)
I received my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from Memorial University in 2021 and my Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology (Health and Wellness) from Memorial in 2023. Under the supervision of Dr. Garland, my Master's thesis focused on Canadian cancer survivors’ use of cannabis as a sleep aid. I was the Research Coordinator in the Sleep, Health, & Wellness lab for the 2023-24 academic year. In my future career, I hope to focus on the areas of sleep and women's health.
Krystal Bursey, BSc (Hons), MSc
Rachel Lee Dauz, BA (Hons), MSc
Krystal Bursey, BSc (Hons), MSc
(2024 - Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and Master’s in Experimental Psychology (Health and Wellness) from Memorial University (MUN). While completing my MSc in Psychology, I began working as a Research Assistant at the Primary Healthcare Research Unit and subsequently pursued a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology at MUN. I am excited to be a part of the PsyD program under the supervision of Dr. Garland.
Master's Students
Reanna George, BSc (Hons)
(2024-Present)
I completed my Bachelors of Science (Honors) with a psychology major at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2024. Under the supervision of Dr.Sheila Garland, I am working on completing a Masters in Experimental Psychology. After completion of my Masters, I hope to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology.
Honours Students
Anna Feehan
(Honours, 2025-Present)
I am completing my Bachelor of Science (Honours and co-op) in Psychology and this will be my first year volunteering in the Sleep, Health and Wellness Lab. I am completing my honours thesis under the supervision of Dr. Garland and Reanna George. I volunteer on the MUN Relay for Life committee as cancer care and research are of great importance and interest to me. My future goals are to pursue my masters and doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology. I am very excited to to gain research experience in the Sleep, Health and Wellness Lab and complete my honours project on a topic that is so important to our knowledge of healthcare.
Research Coordinator
Emily White, BSc (Hons)
(2025-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus in 2022 and completed my Master's degree in Experimental Psychology in 2025. Under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland, my Master's thesis focused on polysomnography measured sleep outcomes of CBT-I in breast cancer survivors. I am excited to continue to be a part of the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab as the Research Coordinator for the 2025-26 year!
Research Assistants
Steven Power
(2025-Present)
I am a forth-year BSc student majoring in Psychology at Memorial University who is beginning their honours project this Fall. My future goals involve either obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or becoming a Clinical Psychologist. I look forward to gaining research experience in the SHW Lab, especially as it involves research in an area I have a strong interest in and care deeply about!
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