Our Team

(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)

 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 

(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. 

(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.

(2024-Present)

 I received my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology in 2023 and am currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Experimental Psychology (Health and Wellness stream). My current research focuses on disordered eating and its correlates. I started working in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab to gain additional research experience in an area of psychology that interested me and was different from my Masters research. 

(2025-Present)

I am a third-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!