Our Team

Tai-Lin graduated from UBC Okanagan in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology and Minor in Biology. She is currently working as a research coordinator in the SLUMBER Lab. Tai-Lin hopes to pursue graduate studies in psychology.

tailin.michon@ubc.ca

Mahtab Matin completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Midwifery in Iran. She is currently a Ph.D. student of Nursing at the University of British Columbia Okanagan supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Keys. She is interested in sleep science and increasing the health of child-bearing families. During her qualification, she mainly worked on biotic supplementation effects on human health. Mahtab’s doctoral work will focus on an interdisciplinary research project that combines a nursing and midwifery perspective with knowledge about microbiome and neuroscience to discover new ideas about how families of newborns can be supported in their health and wellbeing. Her research will integrate disciplinary knowledge from nursing, medicine, and behavioral health sciences to help advance and disseminate research informed by the lived experiences of infants and their caregivers.

matinma@student.ubc.ca

Niki Soroush-Asghari is a Registered Nurse and a thesis-based Master of Science in Nursing Student supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Keys. Her research focuses on the effects of night shift on nurse retention and how sleep health plays a role in nursing students’ transition into the workforce. In the future, Niki hopes to complete a PhD so she can continue doing shiftwork research and so she can develop interventions to improve sleep health in nursing students.

nikis890@student.ubc.ca

Arushi Sachdeva is a second-year Psychology student at UBCO with a research interest in how emotional and developmental factors influence sleep. She is particularly curious about the ways in which sleep is linked to overall psychological well-being. Arushi plans to pursue graduate studies in Clinical Psychology, where she hopes to continue exploring connections between mental health and development. 

Nadine is passionate about child development and mental health. She hopes to pursue a career working with children and families while improving access to mental health services. She enjoys spending time in nature, baking, and making jewelry. 

Nathan Wong (he/him) is currently a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at UBC Okanagan. He is a volunteer with the SLUMBER Lab and, through his nursing education, has developed a strong appreciation for the role of sleep in health promotion and patient care. Outside of academics, Nathan enjoys art, reading, and staying active through sports such as hiking, badminton, swimming, and snowboarding.