I am a cognitive neuroscientist investigating how sleep and dreaming impact our memories for events, with a focus on naturalistic and autobiographical memories.
I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Psychology at the University of York working with Dr. Scott Cairney. I previously completed a PhD at the University of Toronto with Dr. Morgan Barense and an a MSc in Psychology at Queen’s University, where I was advised by Dr. Jordan Poppenk. I also completed a BSc (Honours) with a major in Psychology and a minor in Film and Media at Queen’s University.
Research Overview
Our memories for the events of our lives, such as attending a dinner party or going on a trip, are central to our sense of self, our relationships, and our ability to solve problems.
My research program explores the following questions: how do sleep and dreaming shape our memories for the events of our lives? Does sleep play an active role in memory processing, such that only some memories are selected for long-term retention? How can we design sleep or memory interventions to promote richness for these important memories?
I am currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Psychology at the University of York working with Dr. Scott Cairney. I previously completed a PhD at the University of Toronto with Dr. Morgan Barense and an a MSc in Psychology at Queen’s University, where I was advised by Dr. Jordan Poppenk. I also completed a BSc (Honours) with a major in Psychology and a minor in Film and Media at Queen’s University.
Research Overview
Our memories for the events of our lives, such as attending a dinner party or going on a trip, are central to our sense of self, our relationships, and our ability to solve problems.
My research program explores the following questions: how do sleep and dreaming shape our memories for the events of our lives? Does sleep play an active role in memory processing, such that only some memories are selected for long-term retention? How can we design sleep or memory interventions to promote richness for these important memories?