Sami Harb completed a BSc in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology at McMaster University, followed by a MSc in Psychiatry at McGill University. He is a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at York University. In brief, his present research interests address how interactional processes within couples affected by cancer may contribute to coping and adjustment. His research approach is systems-oriented and places emphasis on qualitative methods; he also uses mixed methods.
Funding: CGS CIHR PhD – 3 years
Master’s Thesis: Relationship between quality of couple engagement in an online dyadic behavioural tracking exercise and relationship adjustment outcomes: A mixed methods analysis
Key Words: psychosocial oncology, relationships, coping and adjustment, qualitative methods, complex systems
Contact: harb@yorku.ca
Lucas Norton completed an undergraduate Honours degree in English Literature at the University of Guelph, spent several years teaching English language skills to new Canadians, then completed a specialized Honours degree in Psychology at York University. He is now a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at York university. His research interests include pain management, the relationship between trauma and depression, and coping with cancer diagnosis.
Funding: CGS CIHR Master's, OGS - Doctoral
Master's Thesis: Cancer recovery narratives pre and post covid: A mixed methods comparative analysis
Key Words: psychosocial oncology, trauma, depression, coping and adjustment, qualitative methods
Contact: lukenort@yorku.ca
Vanessa Tassone completed a Specialized Honours BA in Psychology at York University, followed by a MSc in Medical Science at the University of Toronto. She is currently a graduate student in the Clinical Psychology program at York University. Her research interests include lifestyle-based approaches to coping with cancer and the mind-body relationship.
Funding: OGS - Master's
Master’s Thesis: TBD
Key Words: psychosocial oncology, women’s health, lifestyle, coping and adjustment, qualitative methods
Contact: vane998@yorku.ca
