The article Use It or Lose It : The York University Magazine features Professors Andrea Josse, Chris Perry, David Hood and the late Angelo Belcastro.
Through the Ontario Research Fund – Research Infrastructure (ORF-RI) program, 14 University projects will enhance research on campus, including some from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science: Anthony Scimè, Associate ProfessorIntegrated platform for high resolution analyses of stem cells and tissues in response to metabolic pre-conditioning: Provide advanced equipment to study muscle disease and […]
The following York researchers from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and the Faculty of Health are pursuing PROJECT IMPACT that reflects the University’s strength in interdisciplinary, community-engaged research across the humanities and social sciences. This project (among others covered in YFile) is part of the November 2025 competition and received funding for one […]
Assistant Professor Michael Kalu is doing collaborative work at York University to advance equitable health care. Using innovative technology, Dr. Kalu's research focuses on the barriers in health care facing Black older adults. In Canada, Black communities face a higher burden of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, and too often do so without access […]
The Toronto Star has a featured article highlighting York University’s School of Kinesiology and Health Science program through student stories. Former KINE student Ruth Zaza is using her education to address health equity and community health challenges, and current student Emily Ngo is building practical experience in patient care and health promotion alongside her studies. […]
Associate Professor Olivier Birot was interviewed by CTV News about the polar vortex chilling the Greater Toronto Area in January 2026 and about how frostbite can happen quickly to put your health at risk. The news report about how long it takes for frostbite to kick in can be found here.
Assistant Professor, Michael Kalu has been awarded the Canadian Association on Gerontology New Investigator Award. The award is presented to recognize an outstanding new researcher in the field of aging whose contributions reflect their leadership potential in research with a value of $5,000. The award was presented by Dr. Brad Meisner, YU-CARE (York University Centre […]
An article in Everyday Health draws from the expertise of Professor Michael Riddell in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science to highlight the importance of exercising to keep your blood sugar stable. Dr. Riddell studies the effects of exercise and stress on diabetes and metabolism. Riddell states, “You can burn up to 1 gram […]
Professor Sherry Grace in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science was recognized for her major scholarly contributions in advancing research knowledge on cardiac rehabilitation. Health Scientist, Haley Stolp with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that Dr. Grace has become "the most prolific […]
Professor Rebecca Bassett-Gunter and Associate Professors Jessica Fraser-Thomas and Larkin Lamarche held two mini-conferences for the KINE 4680 course funded by a FIT grant application. One mini-conference facilitated intergenerational learning/mentoring with graduate students from KAHS 6645 serving as mentors for undergraduate students from KINE 4680. The students designed and developed their own research (mock) projects […]