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 Associate Professor of Psychology and Oncology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Garland conducts psycho-oncology and behavioral 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.
Master's Students
Samlau Kutana, BA
Rachel Lee, BA (Hons)
Rachel Lee, BA (Hons)
(2021-Present)
After receiving my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McGill University in 2016, I worked closely with psychiatric inpatients as a Mental Health Specialist at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. I also spent two years as a research assistant and lab coordinator for the Sleep and Depression Lab at Ryerson University. I am currently completing a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland, and my thesis will focus on increasing access and lowering barriers to insomnia treatment in cancer survivors through use of a CBT-I based smartphone app. After finishing my Master’s Degree, I plan to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Rachel Lee, BA (Hons)
Rachel Lee, BA (Hons)
Rachel Lee, BA (Hons)
(2021-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Memorial University. I am currently completing a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Garland, and my thesis will focus on cancer survivors’ use of cannabis to help treat insomnia. I intend to pursue doctoral studies in clinical psychology after my Master’s degree.
Krista Greeley, BA (Hons)
Brianna George, BSc (Hons)
Brianna George, BSc (Hons)
(2022-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Memorial University with a focus area in cognition. I am currently completing my Master’s in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland. After my Master’s, I intend to pursue doctoral studies with a focus in Clinical Psychology.
Brianna George, BSc (Hons)
Brianna George, BSc (Hons)
Brianna George, BSc (Hons)
(2022-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from St. Francis Xavier University and subsequently pursued my Master’s in Counselling Psychology. Currently, I am completing my Master’s in Experimental Psychology with a research concentration in Health and Wellness at Memorial University. Under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland, my thesis will examine the interactions between physical activity and insomnia in cancer patients. After completion of my Master’s Degree, I plan to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology.
Research Coordinator
Joshua Tulk, BSc (Hons)
Joshua Tulk, BSc (Hons)
Joshua Tulk, BSc (Hons)
(2021-Present)
Joshua Tulk, BSc (Hons)
Joshua Tulk, BSc (Hons)
I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Memorial University. My thesis involved examining the differences in the psychosocial and financial wellbeing between rural and urban young adult (age 15-39 year olds) cancer survivors. I am excited to work as the Research Coordinator for the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab. My future goals are to work in rural health care.
Research Assistants
Bryanna Boland
Bryanna Boland
Bryanna Boland
(2016-Present)
I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology. I am working under Dr. Garland in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab to gain experience in a lab setting. I would like to work towards a PhD in comparative psychology.
Rachel Howells
Bryanna Boland
Bryanna Boland
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(2020 - Present)
I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and I am working as a summer student in the lab. This summer, I will be examining relationships between sleep and physical and mental health. I hope to
pursue future studies in Clinical Psychology, and I am very excited to be
gaining experience with clinical research in this lab setting.
Honours Students
Riley Cotter
Mackenzie Lush
Mackenzie Lush
(2021-Present)
I am currently an undergraduate student completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Following the completion of my BA, I hope to pursue graduate schooling and a career in clinical psychology. I look forward to furthering my knowledge and experience in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness lab.
Mackenzie Lush
Mackenzie Lush
Mackenzie Lush
(2022-Present)
I am currently an undergraduate student completing my Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Under the supervision of Dr. Garland, I am working alongside master's student Rachel Lee focusing on cancer survivors' use of cannabis to treat insomnia. Following the completion of my BSc, I hope to attend medical school and pursue a career in internal medicine.