Our Team

(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.

(2026 - Present)

I completed my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a minor in English Literature, at the University of the Fraser Valley, located here at home in Abbotsford, B.C. My Honour’s research was conducted under Dr. Zoe Francis and  assessed the role of perceived power and sense of control as applied to the well-being of romantic relationship members. For my graduate-level education, I moved to Nova Scotia, where I completed my M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology at Acadia University. During this program, I completed my practicum work at the Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness centre and within a private practice setting. Under the supervision of Dr. Cara MacInnis, my master's thesis assessed the feasibility and proof-of-concept of a mobile application-based writing exercise, designed to reduce the death-related distress of parents with early-onset cancer.  Following this, I returned home to B.C., where I now work as a mental health and substance use clinician in the hospital setting, as a part of the Fraser Health Authority. I am looking forward to starting the PsyD program and working with Dr. Garland in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab! 

(2025-Present)

I completed my Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology under the supervision of Krystal Bursey and Dr. Garland. I plan to complete my masters in psychology, and subsequently pursue a doctorate program, with the goal of becoming a practicing clinical psychologist. Being an individual who has lived for the majority of my life with a chronic illness, the field of health and wellness psychology is one that is of utmost importance to me. I look forward to gaining research experience in an area so pertinent to my goals and interests! 

(2025-Present)

I am a first year nursing student at MUNFON. I’m interested in the relationship between psychology and the adverse effects on young adult cancer patients, and plan on pursuing a medical doctorate with the dream of becoming an oncology researcher.

(2025-Present)

I am a third-year BSc majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience here at Memorial. I hope to complete an honours project in the following year before continuing my education by applying to medical school or to a master's program in the Atlantic. As a bilingual student from New Brunswick, I look forward to assisting the SHW lab with any French language-related tasks.

(2026-Present)

I am a second year Bachelor of Science student at MUN hoping to get accepted to the Psychology program this year. After my degree, I hope to pursue my masters in Clinical Psychology. I am looking forward to volunteering in the Sleep, Health, & Wellness lab.