Research Assistants

Adela Yang

Adela is a third year neuroscience student at UBC, who is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health Study. She is curious about the intersection between health psychology and rehabilitation, with a particular interest in how social support contributes to motivational aspects of wellbeing. In her free time, Adela enjoys reading historical fiction, walking her dog, and going to the gym.

 

Anita Budwal

Anita is a third year psychology undergraduate student, who is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health Study. Within the realm of psychology, her research interests involve developmental and health psychology, with a focus on the implications of social isolation in older adults. Beyond the lab, Anita enjoys travelling, drawing, and going on early morning runs.

 

Dipra Gulati

Dipra is a second year undergraduate student, majoring in Psychology. She is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. Her research interests are in clinical, health, and developmental psychology. She is interested in understanding factors that predispose individuals to addictive behaviors, identifying neurobiological indicators linked to addiction, and developing strategies for prevention and treatment interventions. Beyond psychology, she enjoys reading, cooking and cherishing sunsets at the beach!

 

Emma Furland

Emma is a third year undergraduate student majoring in psychology and minoring in education. She is interested in how social stigma impacts the ways older adults with disabilities cope with their condition. During her free time Emma enjoys painting, volunteering, and spending time with her friends

 

 

 

Gurman Nigah

My name is Gurman, and I am a fourth year UBC student majoring in Integrated Sciences. I am integrated neuroscience and pathology. My research interests involve neurological disorders, and the steps individuals can take to promote mental and physical wellbeing. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, and watching movies.

 

 

Jack Yeung

Jack is a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in psychology with intentions to minor in biology. He is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. He is passionate about leveraging research to provide support for and benefit individuals. His research interests include research on psychopathological interventions, relationship between physiological and psychological metrics, and human motivation. Outside of the lab, Jack is also a competition active sprinter with the Vancouver Thunderbirds Track and Field Club.

 

Jane Christiana

I’m a fourth-year undergraduate student studying psychology, working as a Senior Residence Advisor, and engaging with the community at UBC and across Vancouver in meaningful ways. I am interested in developmental risk and resilience, supporting vulnerable groups, and mental health. In my free time I like to connect with friends and family, swim, try new coffee shops, and stay active.

 

Janice Chen

Janice is a fourth-year student majoring in psychology and sociology. She is interested in learning the importance of social support and its health implications. She enjoys spending time at the beach, weight training, and watching movies in her free time.

 

 

King Ying Lau

King is a 4th year BSc Behavioural Neuroscience student volunteering as a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. Her research interests include psychosocial wellbeing in older adults, neuroscience-informed approaches to assessments and interventions in mood disorders, and cultural perspectives on mental health. In her free time, King enjoys cooking, spending time with friends, playing video games and going snowboarding.

 

Luyun Ge

Luyun is a fourth-year undergraduate student double majoring in psychology and mathematics. Her research interests include how brain dysfunction or degeneration affects cognition and movement. During her free time, she enjoys viewing adorable cat or dog pictures and engaging in boxing.

 

 

Saray Membreno

Saray is a second year undergraduate student majoring in psychology and planning to minor in family studies. She is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. She is passionate about topics ranging from clinical, health, to developmental psychology. This includes further understanding the comorbidities of anxiety and eating disorders in adolescents, and their corresponding biopsychosocial effects on health and wellbeing. In her free time, she enjoys cafe hopping with friends across the city and baking new recipes.

 

Shaneya (Naya) Vij

Naya is a third year undergraduate student in Kinesiology. She is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. Naya is interested in learning about the connection between physical and psychological health among older adults, along with how individuals cope with stress. Her research interests include health, clinical, and developmental psychology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.

 

Sidney Ho

Sidney is a second year neuroscience undergraduate student and a research assistant for the Allies in Health project. Her research interests include the neural basis of music perception and the impact emotional memories. Outside the lab, she enjoys dancing, cafe-hopping, and spending time with family and friends.

 

 

Stella Seo

Stella is a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in psychology. She is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health Study. Her research interests include clinical and health psychology. Her interests outside of the lab include music and playing badminton.

 

 

Victoria Hong

Victoria is a 4th year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Asian Studies at UBC. She is currently a research assistant for the Allies in Health study. Her research interests are in developmental and health psychology. She is deeply interested in how social support can impact health behaviour in older adults. During her free time, Victoria loves to spend time with family and dancing with her dance team.