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Faculty of Health

Building a Healthy World for All

At York University’s Faculty of Health, we are striving in all we do to be leaders and partners for a healthy and just 21st century world.

Our degree programs — Global Health, Health Studies, Health Policy, Management & Digital Health, Kinesiology & Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing and Psychology — expand our understandings of health, bring innovations to health education, and contribute to the wellbeing of people and communities all around the world.

Through our teaching and research excellence, and with our community partners — locally and globally — we are acting every day to build a healthy world for all. Because we believe health is a fundamental human right. For everyone.

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Jeffrey Reading, a leader in Indigenous public and global health, received an honorary degree from York University on Oct 16. He urged Faculty of Health graduates to challenge social inequities.  


In ranking York #5 among Canada’s Best Comprehensive Universities for 2025, Maclean’s magazine also listed Health Studies and Psychology among York’s Standout programs


Explore how York University’s Global Health degree equips students to tackle today’s health challenges and prepares them for diverse and impactful careers.


York University launches its first Well-being Strategy and signs the Okanagan Charter. Join Fall Well-being Week events and help shape a healthier, supportive campus environment.


Joel Lexchin, School of Health Policy & Management Prof Emeritus, discusses the financial and social impact of leaving prescription drugs uncovered in our healthcare system.


The Psychology Department’s Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (DEDI) Committee hosted its inaugural “Diversifying & Demystifying Grad School in Psychology” event to support undergrad students from under-represented groups interested in psychology grad studies.


In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical Nursing Discourse – edited by Nursing Professor Cheryl van Daalen-Smith – released a podcast episode featuring Indigenous voices, discussing ways to disrupt health research to enhance reconciliation.


Health Policy & Management Professor Sean Hillier has been appointed Interim Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, and Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Chris Perry has been appointed as Special Advisor to the Dean on Strategic Research Partnerships. Both appointments are effective as of October 15.


Professor and School of Nursing Director Claire Mallette weighs in on Canada’s nursing shortage and how nursing agencies are costly to Canada’s public healthcare system.


New School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kate Dunn, an Anishinaabe woman from northern Ontario, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the University, particularly through her work on liver wellness and hepatitis C elimination in Indigenous communities.


Psychology professor Gord Flett discusses the latest research linking achievement culture to youth mental health issues, suggesting “mattering” – a sense of self-worth beyond success – as a possible solution.


Global Health Professor Mathieu Poirier speaks to CBC News on antibiotic-resistant microbes, sometimes called superbugs, that may be the biggest international public health threat of our time.


University statement on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This year marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a renewed call to action.


The School of Health Policy & Management  was pleased to host the Sept 27 launch of the Handbook of Disability: Critical Thought and Social Change in a Globalizing World and pay tribute to one of the editors, the late Marcia Rioux.


York University begins accreditation process for proposed School of Medicine, ensuring top educational standards for future healthcare professionals.


Three professors were honoured with the Faculty of Health Dean’s Awards for excellence in research, education, and service. Congrats to Shayna Rosenbaum (Psychology), Robert Cribbie (Psychology), and Sean Hillier (Health Policy & Management) for their extraordinary contributions.


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Sherry Grace commented on a major cardiac rehab study, stressing the need for more programs to which patients can be enrolled and the need to implement systematic referral strategies


Seven Faculty of Health faculty members were recognized in multiple categories for their research accomplishments at the 2024 Research Awards Celebration.


Psychology Professor Jodi Martin is pursuing a new initiative to guide psychology students in exploring career paths and achieving post-graduation success.


Six Faculty of Health Professors are among the YorkU researchers who were awarded $2.8M+ in SSHRC Insight grants for their research projects.


Statement from Dean David Peters on the apology from the Canadian Medical Association for the role of the medical profession in the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system.


York U’s Office of Women’s Health Research Chair, led by Nursing Professor Nazilla Khanlou, advances mental health solutions for women, youth, and marginalized communities.


Four Faculty of Health Professors are among the YorkU researchers who were awarded $1.3M+ in SSHRC Insight Development Grants for their research projects.


York Global Strategy Lab Co-Director and Global Health Professor, Mathieu Poirier, will convene with world leaders, civil society, and global health researchers at the UN General Assembly to tackle the growing health challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).


Global Health Professor Oghenowede Eyawo has been named one of the world’s most cited researchers by Stanford University in the field of global health epidemiology for his work on HIV/AIDS and public health.


The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council and York University signed a relationship agreement in a spirit of healing and reconciliation to advance equitable health care and Indigenous health priorities ahead of York’s new School of Medicine.


New Faculty of Health professors will bring diverse perspectives on well-being to students.

Kerry Kawakami and Sean Hillier


Congratulations to Professors Kerry Kawakami (Psychology) & Sean Hillier (Health Policy & Management) who have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours in the arts, social sciences and sciences.


Dean David Peters is one of 49 new Fellows elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences in recognition of his significant contributions to health policy and systems reform in low-and middle-income countries.


Psychology alumna & clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bri S. Darboh (BA ’15, MA ’18, PhD ’24), was named a 2024 York University Alumni Award winner for her work creating positive change in her field.


Health Policy & Management Professor and Mi’kmaq scholar, Sean Hillier, is featured in University Affairs magazine for his work to prioritize Indigenous voices when it comes to health research.


A welcome message from Faculty of Health Dean David Peters to all incoming and returning students.


Nineteen exceptional scholars will advance York’s growing global health research community as recipients of the 2024-25 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships.

Stephen Fleming


Psychology Professor Emeritus Stephen Fleming has received the prestigious Herman Feifel Award from the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement for his work in the field.

Gus Kandilas


We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gus Kandilas on Aug. 25 at the age of 64. Gus was a Professor in the School of Kinesiology & Health Science and a leader in the field of athletic therapy known for his commitment to sport and teaching.

David Peters and Chris Ardern


On Oct. 1, Faculty of Health Dean David Peters will be taking on the dual role of interim Provost & Vice-President Academic and institutional lead for the School of Medicine planning. During this time, Chris Ardern will serve as interim Dean.

Lyndsay Hayhurst


Kinesiology & Health Science Associate Professor Lyndsay Hayhurst writes about a new campaign that aims to tackle period stigma to keep girls and women playing sports in the Conversation.


Ron Sheese, a former York University professor and associate dean in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional (LA&PS) studies, passed away on August 15.


Professor Thomas Teo will give a keynote lecture titled “Racism in the History of
Psychology and its Legacy” at the joint German/Austrian Society of Psychology conference to be held in Vienna.


York University is ranked #4 in the world for research impact in ‘skeletal muscle’ in ScholarGPS® Institutional Rankings, owed to the work and momentum of researchers in the Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC).


Dr. Joel Lexchin, a professor emeritus at the School of Health Policy and Management, writes in the Toronto Star about advertising for Ozempic, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and weight loss.


Kinesiology Professors Lyndsay Hayhurst and Rebecca Bassett-Gunter have received funding from the Abuse-Free Sport Research Grant Program, dedicated to preventing abuse and improving the culture of youth sport across Canada.


School of Global Health student Qjiel Giuliano Mikhl Mariano was invited by the University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine to host their ‘PublicHealth@UM
Podcast’ episodes on implementation science.


York University has launched its new FAAS (Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships) App, York University’s new FAAS App – one of the first of
its kind in Canada – makes it easier for undergraduate and graduate students to
find and access financial support.


On August 6, Psychology Professor and Neuroscientist, Doug Crawford, presented York’s Centre for Integrative and Applied Neuroscience (CIAN) to MP Valerie Bradford at a showcase of groundbreaking brain and mental health research in Canada.


Psychology Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell and Global Health Professors Mathieu Poirier and Steven Hoffman have been awarded nearly $3 million from CIHR to fund their research on preterm infant care and global health equity.


Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research Director, James Orbinski, appointed 7th Principal of Massey College.


This summer, the Nursing Simulation Centre (NSC) in the School of Nursing hosted two community engagement events this summer to help local youth gain knowledge and interest in the health-care profession.

Photo of Professor Suzanne MacDonald


Psychology Professor and animal behaviour scientist, Suzanne MacDonald, offers four ways to keep raccoons out of your trash for good.


Kinesiology alumna Katie Vincent makes history by winning Olympic bronze and gold in women’s canoe sprint, the first ever gold medal in any women’s canoe or kayak event for Team Canada and setting a new C-2 100m record of 44.12 seconds.


York alumnae Melissa Humaña-Paredes (daughter of Kinesiology Professor Hernán Humaña) and Brandie Wilkerson bring home the silver medal in women’s beach volleyball after a 3-set match against Brazil at the Paris Olympics.


Professor Nick Mulé, cross-appointed to the Faculty of Health, is leading the first-ever study to establish a national measure for poverty within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and advocate for change.


Kinesiology Assistant Professor Amanda de Lisio weighs in on a discussion on how the Paris Olympic Games have impacted sex workers in the city, and the mounting repression on their livelihoods.


Zahra Wakif, a third-year student in psychology, is among 17 individuals selected from across Canada to participate in the 2024 Ward Family Summer Student Research Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.


Health Policy & Management Professor Lora Appel leads a research team at University Health Network to test virtual reality as an intervention to aggression in mental health inpatient units.

Photo of Professor Jennifer Mills


Professor Jennifer Mills provides comment on the latest trend of “good facial harmony” on TikTok, and the negative impacts of fixating on social media beauty standards.

Photo of Shannon Westlake


Shannon Westlake, an alumna of York University and graduate of Health Studies in 2010, represents Team Canada in the women’s 50m rifle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Students learning in Cuba


“Experience Cuba,” a new study abroad course taught by Professor Jessica Vorstermans, gives students a unique opportunity to travel to Holguin to explore human rights, local clinics, and the country’s healthcare system.

Dean David Peters


Faculty of Health Dean David Peters has co-authored a new World Health Organization handbook on assessing barriers to moving health services towards universal health coverage.

Agnès Berthelot-Raffard & Christo El Morr


School of Health Policy & Management Professors Agnès Berthelot-Raffard & Christo El Morr are among four researchers who have received $7,000 seed grants from York’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research.

Photo of Professor Suzanne MacDonald


Psychology Professor and animal behaviour scientist Suzanne MacDonald provides her insight in an interview with CBS News on a story about a raccoon rescue.


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Ali Abdul-Sater receives $250,000 from Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) for his project examining the effects of air pollution on immune-related diseases.


Congratulations to Psychology professors Erez Freud and Amy Muise, recipients of York Research Chairs in Visual Cognitive Neuroscience and Relationships and Sexuality.

Parker Grant


Congratulations to Parker Grant, graduating with a BSc in Psychology, who is one of three York undergraduate students awarded the Governor General’s Silver Medal, which recognizes outstanding achievements of undergraduate students in Canada.

Rainingbird Daniels & Leo Manning


Psychology students Rainingbird Daniels and Leo Manning, two Indigenous students who are part of the YorkU community, reflect on what Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day means to them.

Nathaniel Goldstein


Nathaniel Goldstein, graduating with an honours BSc in Psychology with a certificate in Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, was given the Murray G. Ross Award in recognition of his accomplishments over the course of his time at York.

NSERC funded researchers


Congratulations to Professors Ali Abdul-Sater (Kine), Chris Perry (Kine), Tara Haas (Kine), Devin Phillips (Kine) and Richard Murray (Psyc) who are among 54 York researchers awarded more than $3.3 million combined from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

YU-CARE


Professors Mattias Hoben, Tamara Daly and Liane Ginsburg of the York University Centre for Aging Research & Education (YU-CARE) have received $750,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging to support their study examining the impact of day programs on individuals living with dementia.

Carly Goodman


Congratulations to Carly Goodman (Psychology) who is one of three York graduates to receive this year’s Governor General’s Gold Medals, which recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of graduate students in Canada.

Farah Ahmad


A recent study by School of Health Policy & Management Professor Farah Ahmad and her students Fariha Shafi and Amirtha Karunakaran examines immigrant families’ experiences with autism stigma and caregiver stress.

Michaela Hynie and Tarra Penney


Congratulations to Professors Michaela Hynie (Psychology) & Tarra Penney (Global Health) who are both part of York-led international research collaborations which have received $6.1M in New Frontiers in Research Fund-International grants!

Walk with Excellence


The York community came out to welcome and celebrate the achievements of over 500 graduating students from high schools in Toronto’s Jane and Finch community for the 11th annual Walk With Excellence.

Gord Flett


Psychology Professor Gord Flett spoke with CBC Radio about his latest research undertaking a review of studies on mattering & youth suicide. Flett found studies show if one has a feeling of mattering in their youth they’re less likely to have suicidal thoughts.


The School of Global Health’s World Health Assembly Simulation 2024 saw students, faculty and guest speakers tackle pressing global health issues including food security, climate change, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance.

Raymond Mar


Psychology Professor Raymond Mar spoke with Global News about parasocial relationships that develop when someone feels a strong, one-sided, connection with another person who doesn’t know they exist, most commonly celebrities.


Four Faculty of Health students were among those honoured with the 2024 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award which recognizes students whose leadership has contributed to the growth, development and vitality of the University.

Archana Paul


Nursing Assistant Professor Archana Paul is one of the first internationally educated nurses to receive the Council of Ontario Universities Programs in Nursing Award for Excellence in Teaching.


Congratulations to all of the students who participated and took home awards at the Conference for Undergraduate Health Research held at YorkU on May 10.


A novel by YorkU Nursing Professor and first-time novelist Cheryl van Daalen-Smith shines a spotlight on a public health nurse’s care for a small rural community.


Five Faculty of Health Alumni were among York’s 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for their work creating positive change to build a healthy world for all.


York’s Psychology program has been ranked among the Top 150 Psychology programs in the world and 4th in Canada by the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.


It was a night of celebration at the Faculty of Health and Calumet & Stong Colleges Awards 2023-24 where students were recognized for their outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments.


Psychology Professor Jennifer Mills was interviewed by CBC Radio on her new study showing how detrimental social media can be to young women’s self-esteem and what happens if they take a break from platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.


Kinesiology & Health Science Assistant Professor Ashley Day received funding from the Indigenous Research Seed Fund Grants for her work to decolonize health and physical education.


Global Health Professor Godfred Boateng’s research into resource insecurity, including food, water, energy and housing in the Global South and Canada highlights York University’s commitment to global collaborations across multiple sectors.


Students in Psychology Professor Lesley Zannella’s Critical Thinking in Psychology course applied their theoretical knowledge to practical situations with community organizations that support underserved communities – bridging the gap between the classroom and the community.


Seven Faculty of Health researchers are among the YorkU recipients of more than $3M in funding from the Ontario Research Fund to support innovative research projects designed to bring new products, ideas and technologies to market.


The Faculty of Health is Building a Healthy World for All toward our vision of a healthy and just 21st century.


A new third edition of the book About Canada: Health and Illness, written by Health Policy and Management Professor Dennis Raphael, explores social determinants of well-being in Canada and provides updated information connecting health and illness to the worsening levels of inequality throughout the country.


Nursing Professor Nazilla Khanlou’s article on advancing knowledge of nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities was among the top 10 percent most downloaded papers in its first 12 months of publication.


Psychology Academic Advisor Valerie Thomas’ work helping students succeed is an example of how we are seeing, hearing, and supporting each other.


Health Policy & Management Professor Lora Appel and her research team’s work in virtual reality in health care is changing lives for patients and their caregivers.


Psychology Professor Amy Muise published a review that challenges the core tenets of Gary Chapman’s ‘Five Love Language’ philosophy.


As part of the 2024 Budget, the Ontario government has announced $9M in start-up funding toward a new School of Medicine at York University.


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Michael Rotondi received a CIHR 2024 Applied Public Health Chair to focus on Indigenous health, in partnership with Indigenous health service partners.


A research paper co-authored by Psychology professor Robert T. Muller in the Canadian Bar Review has been recognized with the Pierre Janet Award by The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.


Psychology Professor Joseph DeSouza and Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Michael Kalu are among recipients of seed grants that have been issued by the Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society project.


Psychology Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell spoke to CTV News about the World Happiness Report findings that show Canada slid to 15th from 13th place last year,


Global Health Professor & Co-Director of York’s Global Strategy Lab, Mathieu Poirier, spoke to CP24 on the 4th anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic border closures and whether they were effective in keeping Canadians safe


Dr. Ambreen Sayani, Health Policy & Equity PhD alumna & Principal Investigator for the Improving Cancer Care Equity Research Program at Women’s College Hospital, spoke to CTV news about closing the gap to access cancer care in Canada.


The Government of Canada has issued a new Canada Research Chair (CRC) appointment to Global Health Professor Godfred Boateng in Global Health and Humanitarianism.


The forthcoming third edition of About Canada: Health and Illness, by Health Policy & Management  Professor Dennis Raphael, shows how inequitable distribution of the social determinants of health are determined by public policy decisions.

Catriona Buck


In a new study, Nursing
Professor Catriona Buick along with other YorkU Kinesiology & Health Science researchers have found women with high-risk HPV and metabolic syndrome have almost three times the risk for mortality.


Faculty of Health researchers, including Psychology professors Ellen Bialystok & Gord Flett along with Faculty of Health Dean David Peters, are among 90+ York researchers included on an annual list that tracks the world’s top 2% most impactful research.


A pilot program in the Department of Psychology, offered to 29 students in Fall 2023, is providing marginalized and racialized students with opportunities to gain experience in a psychology research lab, a critical requirement for graduate school applications.


PhD student Erin Flanagan and Health Policy & Management Professor Dennis Raphael won the 2023 award for best paper in the journal Human Geography for their work about the public discourses of climate change.

Ali Abdul Sater


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Ali Abdul-Sater’s work on blocking inflammation in gout has been named one of the most significant advancements in arthritis research in 2023 by Arthritis Society Canada.

CIHR grant recipients


Faculty of Health researchers Elham Dolatabadi, Skye Fitzpatrick, Anthony Scimè and Jeffrey Wardell are among five YorkU faculty members awarded a combined total of more than $3 million in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Children playing soccer


Kinesiology & Health Science Research Associate Meghan Harlow and Associate Professor Jessica Fraser-Thomas are investigating the benefits and risks of organized sports programming for children aged six and under.


Global Health Professor and York’s Global Strategy Lab Co-Director, Mathieu Poirier, and Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, GSL Managing Director, shared their expertise at Government of Canada meetings on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.


In the latest issue of The York University Magazine, Global Health Professor Mary Wiktorowicz discusses the global rise of antimicrobial resistance and the effectiveness of regulations that have been passed in several countries surrounding the issue.


In the latest issue of The York University Magazine, Nichol Edwards Snagg a York University psychology graduate student discusses the impact of the university’s Work Integrated Learning for Black Students in Health initiative.


In the latest issue of The York University Magazine, professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science David Hood emphasizes how exercise is beneficial in helping to slow the aging process and how it restores mitochondrial function.


In the latest issue of The York University Magazine, psychology professor Jeffrey Wardell dives into the highs and lows of cannabis use among Canadian youth outside of the healthcare system.


A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre at York University’s Global Strategy Lab that specializes in the global governance of antimicrobial resistance has had its impact recognized with a four-year extension of its mandate.


Kinesiology and Health Science alumna and former York University women’s soccer coach and Lions star soccer player, Farkhunda Muhtaj, will be a keynote speaker on inclusivity in soccer at the Ontario Soccer Summit

Amy Muise


Psychology Professor Amy Muise spoke with CBC Ontario about reigniting romance, expressing love in a broad sense outside of romantic relationships and why putting the work in is key.


Since Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society launched in spring 2023, the $318.4-million project has already achieved several milestones pushing forward the project – and York University – as a leader in socially responsible emerging technology.


Arthur Cheng, Kinesiology & Health Science professor, spoke with USA Today weighing in on how hot tubs and Jacuzzis are beneficial for muscle recovery especially “after prolonged endurance exercise.”

Olasunkanmi Adegoke & Stephen Mora


New research from Kinesiology & Health Science professor Olasunkanmi Adegoke and PhD student Stephen Mora has helped advance understanding of cachexia, a body- and muscle-wasting condition experienced by cancer patients.

Ali Abdul Sater


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Ali Abdul-Sater has been recognized in the Arthritis Society of Canada’s Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 for his research on gout and inflammation.

Amy Muise


Happy wife, happy life? Research by Amy Muise, Psychology associate professor, is referenced in a new article that debunks popular myths about love.

Photo of students delivering a presentation


The Faculty of Health’s Global Health Travel Award provides students with funding to help cover travel and accommodation expenses, empowering them to pursue global learning opportunities that can make an impact on their academic and career paths.

HNES building


Attend the Faculty of Health’s Research Spotlight Series on Feb. 12 to hear Nursing professor Saeed Moradian give a presentation on “V-Care: Pioneering Real-Time Management of Immunotherapy Toxicity.” RSVP by Feb. 9.


Two Faculty of Health professors – Lora Appel and Matthias Hoben – have received Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grants to further their contributions to the study of individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

Stone with YorkU logo


The Faculty of Health invites tenured faculty members who are passionate about advancing student success and building a sense of community to apply for the position of head of Stong College.

York University Keele campus


Discover York Academics is a new electronic curriculum vitae (CV) tool offering a streamlined process for faculty to update and maintain one online profile at York.

Students participating in a Kinesiology activity


Students in Kinesiology & Health Science Assistant Professor Stephanie Bowerman’s Adapted Physical Activity course put theory into practice by working with students with disabilities from a local high school.


The new global learning page on the Faculty of Health’s website looks to further the Faculty’s commitment to advancing global engagement.

Nursing professor Ruth Robbio and her team


A recent three-month pilot project connected fourth-year nursing students with nursing graduate students for online mentoring that would better prepare them to enter the workforce.


Psychology Professor Emerita Esther Greenglass will give a keynote address titled ‘Coping, Happiness and Well-Being’ at the 33rd International Congress of Psychology in Prague.


Health Policy & Management Professor Agnès Berthelot-Raffard will moderate a panel discussion about mental health challenges faced by Black students at the Feb 5 Black Student Mental Health Symposium. 


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Michael Riddell weighs in on how people with type 1 diabetes can navigate and maximize the benefits of exercise.


A new research report for the City of Toronto led by Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Alison Macpherson highlights data gaps in cyclist and pedestrian injuries that advocates say should help the city’s Vision Zero efforts to end road deaths.


Kinesiology & Health Science Professors Hernan Humana (former Chilean national volleyball player) and Amanda De Lisio’s article “Half a century later, the military junta still haunts Chile” is featured in The Conversation.


The Connected Minds project was featured as one of York University’s top 10 moments for 2023. With $318 million in funding, it is the largest York-led research program in the University’s history.

Sherry Grace


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Sherry Grace has received a KITE Research Institute Innovation and Impact award in the senior scientist category for her outstanding global impact in the field of cardiac rehabilitation.

Jessica Vorstermans and graduate students


School of Healthy Policy & Management Professor Jessica Vorstermans’ Human Rights & Health Equity course provides experiential education opportunities for graduate students to learn directly from those experiencing inequity.


Congratulations to Psychology Professors Matthew Keough (L) and Joel Katz who were named among the top most productive clinical psychology professors in Canada according to the journal Canadian Psychology.


New research from Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Antony Chum (pictured) and postdoctoral researchers Gabriel John Dusing and Chungah Kim shows bisexual women face a  higher risk of substance-related acute events than other sexual orientations & genders.


Partnering with community organizations, Nursing Professor Cheryl van Daalen-Smith (L) and Health Policy & Management Professor Marina Morrow produced a new report with recommendations around girls’ and young women’s mental health.


Nursing Professor Karen Campbell was part of a research team that developed the new iHEAL app to provide support for women experiencing partner violence and abuse.


Learn about the many ways Faculty of Health faculty members, staff, students, and donors are creating positive change in the Fall 2023 Impact Report.


Congratulations to all of the undergraduate and graduate student award winners at the 2022-23 Psychology Student Awards Ceremony.


A new research report co-authored by School of Health Policy & Management Assistant Professor Agnès Berthelot-Raffard investigates the lack of evidence-based data for Black women’s health care in Canada.


The Faculty of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Monique Herbert as the Faculty’s inaugural Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Inclusiveness.


Psychology Professor Debra Pepler is one of four York University faculty members who have been named 2023 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours in arts, social sciences and sciences


Congratulations to Tolu Faromika, an MA student in Clinical Psychology, who has been awarded a Personnel Award for Black Scholars, funded by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Brain Canada Foundation, and the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health – CIHR. The award is worth $50,000 over two years.

Marina Morrow


School of Health Policy & Management Professor and Chair Marina Morrow’s case study “Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community and Human Rights” published in Human Rights Watch.


Dean David Peters shares an update on the Faculty of Health’s strategic planning process and the development of a final draft plan.


The 9-day Environmental Psychology course (Feb 17-25) will allow you to study the interaction between people and their environments through an immersive experience in Costa Rica at York’s Las Nubes EcoCampus.


Check out the Experience Cuba program where you will get to spend 2 weeks in Cuba to explore their right to health, education, art, history, and culture.


Psychology professor Jennifer S. Mills, speaks to Global News about the increasing popularity of AI-generated influencers on platforms like Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok.


Through a partnership in India, Global Health Associate Professor Amrita Daftary is investigating social determinants of tuberculosis (TB).


VISTA: Vision Science to Applications has played a significant role in growing York University’s reputation in the field of vision science and will continue to create positive change as part of the Centre for Vision Research.


In the prestigious Times Higher Education 2024 World University Rankings by Subject, York University’s Psychology program ranked 5th in Canada!


Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Alison Macpherson and postdoctoral visitor Emily McCullogh visited Monash University, Australia to collaborate on the CapaCITY/É project focusing on sustainable transportation interventions.


Faculty of Health Professor Lynda Van Dreumel and Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Professor Carolyn Steele lead Envision YU, prioritizing seamless student transitions with holistic support 


Psychology professor Dr. Ami Rokach stresses importance of meaningful relationships for well-being amid rising adult loneliness.


The School of Global Health World Health Assembly Simulation was an excellent teaching tool giving students first-hand experience of how global health policymakers at the World Health Organization make decisions.


In an article in Sage Journals, Health Policy & Equity PhD student Stella Medvedyuk and Professor Dennis Raphael identify a need for a new definition of health that includes the role that economic and political systems play.


Research by Kinesiology & Health Science Professors Michael Riddell (L) and Mazen Hamadeh (R) is mentioned in a Scientific American article calling for a rethink of the ‘Man the Hunter’ theory of human evolution.

Christo El Morr


As part of a YorkU & Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care MOU, Digital Health Professor Christo El Morr will create an early warning system to identify at-risk mental health inpatients to allow proactive modifications to their care.


Trauma- and violence-informed approaches can potentially enhance safety across Canada’s abusive, patriarchal sporting culture argues Kinesiology Professor Lyndsay Hayhurst in The Conversation.


A study co-authored by Psychology Professor Jennifer Steele shows summer camp conversations lead boys to have more positive views of girls’ STEM ability.


Congratulations to the faculty award winners of the 2023 Dean’s Awards for Excellence in the categories of educational leadership and/or curricular innovation; teaching; research; and Service & Engagement Impact.


Why don’t more women participate in cardiac rehabilitation? Lack of awareness is a big barrier, says Kinesiology & Health Science professor Sherry Grace, whose research tested some mitigation responses that women found highly useful.


The achievements of Faculty of Health faculty members, students, and staff are highlighted in the President’s September 2023 Kudos Report.


Distinguished research professor of Psychology, Ellen Bialystok, was interviewed in a Toronto Star article on the benefits of bilingualism. Dr. Bialystok says there’s a difference between being completely bilingual and knowing other languages, but that both are beneficial.


Join us Oct. 4 (3pm) at 320 Bethune College for a research seminar on the “Impacts of Wildland Fires and Air Pollution on Microvascular Health” presented by Kinesiology & Health Science
Prof Emilie Roudier and Toussaint Barboni, associate professor, University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli.

Gord Flett


Mattering is a core, universal human need and is more than feeling like you belong in a group, it’s also being missed by people in that group if you weren’t there, Psychology Professor Gordon Flett tells the New York Times.


Research by Psychology assistant professor Cindel White found that people from diverse religious backgrounds view curiosity about religion as morally virtuous.


Dean David Peters contributed a chapter on health systems frameworks to the newly published textbook “Global Health Essentials” that offers an overview of the main challenges, issues and solutions in global health.

Monique Herbert


Congratulations to Psychology Professor Monique Herbert on being named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch from CIBWE (Canada International Black Women Excellence)

Kinesiology & Health Science Professor David Hood received a $1M+ Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant over five years to study the role of exercise, sex and age on muscle decline.

Welcome and congratulations to the newest faculty members in the Faculty of Health.

Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Dr. Christopher Perry has been appointed the new Director of York’s Muscle Health Research Centre.


Faculty, Staff & Students: We are seeking your input on the Faculty of Health’s Draft Strategic Plan by Wed Sept 20, 2023. You can review the Draft Strategic Plan and offer your feedback through a brief survey.


Congratulations to Distinguished Research Professor in Psychology and Officer of the Order of Canada, Debra Pepler, one of Canada’s foremost researchers and experts on youth bullying and aggression, on her election to the Royal Society of Canada in recognition of her career achievements and contributions to public life.


The Faculty of Health offers students multiple opportunities for global learning, including student exchanges, practicums and internships, globally networked learning, and more.


Congratulations to six Faculty of Health researchers who received SSHRC funding for their projects. L-R top row: D. Pepler (Psyc), T. Pathman (Psyc), A. Rutherford (Psyc); L-R bottom row: S. Adam (Nurs), A. Chum (Kine) & R. Cribbie (Psyc)


Congratulations to PhD candidates Greg Procknow (Critical Disability Studies) and Anna Waisman (Clinical Psychology) who were awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for 2022-2023.

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TEACHING SPOTLIGHT

“Life-changing” learning at York’s Costa Rica EcoCampus

AFTER TAKING AN IMMERSIVE, community based field course at York’s Las Nubes EcoCampus in Costa Rica, associate professor of Psychology and environmentalist Adrienne Perry knew she wanted to become more involved.

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