Dahdaleh Postdoctoral Fellow Discusses Digitalization and Predictive Policing in Conservation

Written by Aiden Smith, Research Fellow at the Center for Law, Energy, & the Environment Originally published by Legal Planet (2 June 2023). Does technology shift focus toward “green policing” and away from integrated conservation and development? Digitalization is reshaping environmental governance in profound ways. As environmental degradation and climate change intensify, society increasingly turns to digital […]

Recap – Individual Agency in the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases

In this November 9, 2022, Arun Chockalingam, professor and Dahdaleh senior fellow, analyzed the correlation between planetary health and human health. Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) on the rise since the mid 1900s. Professor Chockalingam advised that everyone should look inwards to assess their approach towards health and their lifestyle. As well as look outwards at the […]

Dahdaleh Institute Sponsors World Non-Communicable Disease Congress 2023

The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is a proud sponsor of the third World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress (WNCD 2023), taking place from June 25 to June 30, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada.  Researchers, academics, health care professionals, policy developers, health system managers, and international experts will convene to share […]

Dahdaleh Graduate Scholar Presents Research in Rome and Calgary

17th World Congress on Public Health in Rome Director of the Dahdaleh Institute, Dr. James Orbinski, and Dahdaleh graduate scholar Nilanjana Ganguli participated at the 17th World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) held in Rome from May 2 to 6. The World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) is held every two to three years by […]

Dahdaleh Institute Researchers Awarded Over $1.4M from New Frontiers in Research Fund

Written by Corey Allen, senior manager, research communications Seven projects led by York University researchers were awarded a combined $2.4 million from the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) in two of its funding streams: Exploration and Special Calls, announced at the end of April.   The NFRF: Exploration stream is a federal program that […]

Recap — Agent-Based Modelling of the Impacts of Climate Change

On October 5, Dahdaleh postdoctoral research fellow Mohammadali Tofighi introduced computer modelling approaches and applications for modelling health impacts caused by climate change in Malawi. The modelling process can be abstract. Mohammadali discussed a few modelling approaches that can be used based on the level of abstraction and the information available. For example, dynamic systems […]

Recap — Preventing Zoonotic Spillovers and Future Pandemics

In the final seminar of the 2022-2023 Dahdaleh Seminar Series, Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao and associate director Mary Wiktorowicz presented their recently published research on global governance for pandemic prevention and the wildlife trade. Wildlife trade is a concern to public health and biodiversity conservation. However, a total ban on wildlife trade is neither feasible nor desirable, […]

Opportunity – Global Food Systems and Policy, Research Assistants

Two full- or part-time research assistant will be appointed for approximately 12 months, with the possibility of extension, to support research activities across a range of projects.  As a research assistant, the candidate will work with Dr. Tarra Penney and her team to conduct a range of research activities in projects related to improving food […]

Opportunity – Equitable Global Health Research and Systems Approaches, Postdoctoral Fellow

A full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow will be appointed for approximately 36 months to support a project funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) on mobilizing principles for equitable global health research and other research activities.    As a Junior or Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow, the candidate will work with Dr. Tarra Penney and her team to […]

Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Seed Grants in Critical Perspectives in Global Health Research

Following the fourth annual Critical Perspective for Global Health Research (CPGH) workshop in March, the CPGH Steering Committee is delighted to announce that the following York researchers have been awarded this year’s $5,000 seed grants to carry out critical global health research and develop fuller grant proposals and research programs: Syed Imran Ali and Stephanie […]