2023-2024 Sleep Lab (Missing: Marissa Maheu, Ryan Collins, Samlau Kutana, Bryanna Boland)
To conduct innovative research in psychosocial oncology and behavioral sleep medicine that strengthens the lab members’ research and professional skills and contributes to the field, individuals, and society in a meaningful way.
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.
(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.
(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.
(2022 - Present)
After receiving my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Calgary in 2018, I worked as a Research Assistant in Psychosocial Oncology, at Tom Baker Cancer Centre. In October 2020, I began working as the Marketing and Clinical Research Relations Manager for Zamplo, a connected health platform. I am currently enrolled in the PsyD program at MUN, under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland.
(Beginning September 2024)
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. Currently, I am finishing up my MSc in Clinical Epidemiology before I begin MUN’s PsyD program in the Fall under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland.
(Beginning September 2024)
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 am the Research Coordinator in the Sleep, Health, & Wellness lab for the 2023-24 academic year. I am so excited to begin this part of my journey to becoming a Clinical Psychologist. In my future career, I hope to focus on the areas of sleep and women's health.
(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.
(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. My thesis involves examining fatigue levels of cancer survivors who suffer with insomnia. After my Master’s, I aim to pursue doctoral studies with a focus in Clinical Psychology.
(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 is examining how pre-treatment beliefs influence the outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Cancer Survivors. After completion of my Master’s Degree, I plan to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology.
(2023-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus in 2022 with a thesis focused on fear of death. I am currently completing a Master’s in Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Health and Wellness under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland, and plan to continue working with fear of death and death anxiety in adults. Following my Master’s, I plan to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology.
(2023-Present)
After completing a BBA, I shifted to Psychology and received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus in 2022. I am currently completing a Master's in Experimental Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland. My thesis will be focused on cognitive factors of insomnia in cancer patients. After completing my Master's, I intend to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology.
(2021-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. My future goals are to pursue doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology and to work in the areas of sleep and women's health. I am excited to continue to be a part of the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab as the Research Coordinator for the 2023-24 year!
(2016-Present)
I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Memorial University in 2023. 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.
(2023-Present)
I am completing my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and this is my first year volunteering in the Sleep, Health and Wellness Lab. I will be completing my honours thesis under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Garland in 2024-25. I volunteer in the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in my free time and cancer research is something of much interest to me. My future goals are to pursue doctoral studies as either a Doctor of Medicine or a Clinical Psychologist focusing on cancer research. I am really looking forward to gaining research experience in the Sleep, Health and Wellness Lab and to become a part of a research lab focusing on a project that is so important to our knowledge of healthcare.
(2023-Present)
I am currently working towards my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Memorial University. I am working under Dr. Garland in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab to gain experience working in the lab and the field of experimental psychology. I aim to pursue either medical school or doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology.
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