Dr. Davis is a Clinical Psychologist who considers himself a scientist-practitioner with a cognitive-behavioural orientation. Broad research and clinical interests are in the assessment and treatment of adolescent and adult psychological disorders. Specific interests include cognitive-behavioural models of psychology with particular application to body image, disordered eating attitudes and behaviours, mood disorders, therapy process and outcome. Ron teaches 2101 undergraduate statistics, and graduate courses 5551 Clinical Interviewing and 5311 Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy.

More information can be found on his website: http://www.turningpointsprogram.com

Dr. Hayman's research interests concern cognitive processes, including problem solving, memory, and unconscious influences on thought and action. Recent research in his laboratory has focused on the study of basic processing mechanisms in semantic and episodic memory. He teaches Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Psychology 2003), Problem Solving, Thinking, and Cognition (Psychology 3611), Human Learning and Memory (Psychology 4511), and Cognitive Neuropsychology (Psychology 5111).

Dr. Jamieson’s main research interest is in the area of statistics, especially topics related to the measurement of change.  He is also interested in community health, which has lead to involvement in Lakehead's Master of Public Health program.  He generally teaches Psychology 3911 (Research Methods), Psychology 5151 (Multivariate Statistics), and Psychology 2211 (Introduction to Health Psychology). 

Dr. Klein’s research focuses on: (a) self-concept formation and protection and how this automatically (unconsciously) affects avoiding certain threats to one’s health, (b) novel therapeutic treatments and assessments for people suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or mental health issues, and (c) physician comfort, knowledge, and decision making abilities concerning mental health disorders. Recent publications have appeared in a variety of journals. He presently teaches Introductory Psychology (Psychology 1100).

More information can be found on his website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~rklein/

Dr. Maranzan's research interestes involve issues related to mood and anxiety disorders. She also conducts research related to the mental health of Aboriginal peoples. The goal of her research is to gain a better understanding of mood and anxiety disorders in order to help mental health professionals diagnose, treat, and prevent these psychological disorders more effectively. Dr. Maranzan is also interested in partnering with Aboriginal organizations and communities to engage in research that is meaningful to Aboriginal peoples. Current projects are primarily focused on psychometric evaluations of assessment tools and physical/mental health priorities of First Nations groups. Dr. Maranzan teaches Psych 3001 (Abnormal Psychology).

More information can be found on her website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~amaranzan/

Dr. Mazmanian is a clinical psychologist with interests in adult assessment and psychopathology. His is a scientist-practitioner with a cognitive-behavioural/biological orientation. His research interests include the psychometric evaluation or modification of existing scales and the development of new scales or novel assessment methodologies.   Biological, cognitive, and interpersonal aspects of mood disorders are also a primary interest (biological aspects include sex hormones, pregnancy and the postparturm period, menopause, and psychopharmacology).   Additional interests include problem gambling, chronic pain, evolutionary psychology, stress, anxiety disorders and professional burnout.  He teaches Psychology 3201 (Introduction to Psychometric Theory), Psychology 4531 (Motivation), Psychology 5075 (Mood Disorders), Psychology 6251 (Advanced Assessment Techniques), and Psychology 6411 (Clinical Psychopharmacology). 

More information can be found on his website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~dmazmani/

Dr. Oinonen is a clinical psychologist with education and training in the areas of clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioural. Current research interests include the effects of hormones on behaviour (e.g., effects of hormonal contraceptives, testosterone, the menstrual cycle, and hormonal genes on mood and cognition), evolutionary psychology (e.g., mating strategies, sociosexuality), drugs and cognition, neuropsychology, and hormonal effects on women's health (e.g., puberty, menopause, pregnancy). Recent publications have appeared in Psychoneuroendocrinology, Biological Psychology, and Journal of Psychopharmacology. Courses taught include Psychology 1100 (Introduction to Psychology), Psychology 3401 (Behaviour and Drugs), Psychology 4431 (Biopsychology II), and Psychology 5475 (Behavioural Endocrinology).

More information can be found on her website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~koinonen

Dr. Rawana is a Clinical Psychologist, and is also the Research Director of the Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs. Dr. Rawana's broad research and clinical interests are in the study of strengths and high risk behaviors in children, adolescents and their families. He has a particular in the assessment of Psychological Strengths; and, the utilization of these strengths to address mental health issues. He teaches the undergraduate course in Child Development and the graduate course in Clinical Assessment. Dr. Rawana's theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral, systemic and focused on positive psychology.

Dr. Stones has a broad program of research that includes aging, quality of life, and assessment and intervention within health and social care. His current projects related to individual differences in aging, the modeling of psychological well-being, the abuse of older people, physical activity effects on cognition, and the design and evaluation of health assessment systems. Much of this work includes collaboration with community groups and agencies. He teaches Psychology 3151 (Aging and Cognition), Psychology 4131 (Psychology and Aging), Psychology 5211 (Psychogerontology).

More information can be found on his website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~mstones/

Dr. Stroink is a social psychologist whose research explores the broad question of how the surrounding culture shapes the fundamental beliefs and assumptions that individuals hold, and how these assumptions in turn influence other aspects of cognition, well-being, and behaviour. Current research projects focus on the formation of bicultural identity, self-construal and its implications for well-being, and some of the psychological and cultural factors that affect environmental behaviour and sustainability. Recent publications have appeared in the Journal of Social Psychology, and Group Processes and Intergroup Relations. Courses taught include Social Psychology (2801), Cross-Cultural Psychology (3210), Community Psychology (4215), and Social Cognition (5130).

More information can be found on her website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~mstroink/

Dr. Tan is a clinical psychologist with research interests in depression, women's health Issues and multicultural psychology.  Current projects are primarily focused on the seasonal affective disorder, depression in women; and education and health issues among aboriginal students.  She teaches Psychology 6211(Psychotherapy of the Adult), Psychology 6751 (Cultural Issues for Clinical Psychologists), Psychology 5571 (Psychotherapy), Psychology 4020 (Psychotherapy) and Psychology 4211 (Gender and Mental Health). She is part of the Centre of Biological Timing and Cognition. Dr. Tan is also an approved supervisor for the Collaborative Graduate Program with Specialization in Women's Studies. Her clinical practice includes adults, child and adolescents, couples and family populations. Her theoretical orientations are cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal, and systemic.

Dr. Wesner is a behavioral neuroscientist whose interests are in vision, attention, language and the biorhythmic properties of perception. He is currently studying the rhythmic visual processes of seasonal and nonseasonal depression, intermodal influences on language processing, and the effects of age, sex and culture on attention and on time perception. Dr. Wesner teaches Psychology 3161 (Sensation & Perception), Psychology 2401 (Foundations of Biopsychology), Psychology 4411 (Biopsychology 1), Psychology 4811 (Human Factors) and Psychology 5471 (Psychopharmacology).

More information can be found on his website: http://flash.lakeheadu.ca/~mwesner/

Dr. Goldstein is an Experimental Psychologist whose major areas of interest concern the evolutionary and learning aspects of behaviour. Current interests focus on operant aspects of ecology and economics, as well as the application of behaviour principles to sport (baseball) and human social relations. Dr. Goldstein taught Psychology ll00 (Introduction to Psychology), Psychology 250l (Conditioning and Learning), Psychology 33ll/335l (Animal Behaviour/Research Methods in Animal Behaviour).

Dr. Melnyk is a Clinical Psychologist who has had experimental training. His specialties are clinical counselling, post traumatic stress, cognitive behaviour modification, stress and biomedicine, collecting normative data on tests, ethical, legal, and professional issues. As well, he is a Consulting Psychologist with McKellar General Hospital and several government agencies. At the hospital, he supervises graduate training in assessment, techniques of behaviour modification, family and marital counselling, individual behaviour modification, and individual psychotherapy. Dr. Melnyk was President Elect of the Canadian Psychology Association in 2002

Dr. Netley is a clinical psychologist with particular interests in neuropsychology, clinical psychology (especially child clinical), and developmental disorders. Dr. Netley would welcome students interested in combining issues from the above areas,e.g., lateralization and symptomatic phenomena). He taught: The Exceptional Child (Psychology 3081), Learning Disabilities (Psychology 5415), History of Psychology (Psychology 4611) and Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence (Psychology 6231). Recent publications have appeared in Brain and Cognition, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Clinical Genetics.

A Biopsychologist whose research interests focus on biological basis of behaviour. His research in behavioural genetics, behavioural pharmacology and behavioural genetic teratology has received international acclaim.