One renewed and five new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) from York University were announced on June 14 by the Government of Canada. They are: Professor Mary Bunch, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design – Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Vision, Disability and the Arts; Professor Theodore J. Noseworthy, Schulich School of Business […]
A new study provides evidence on the tumor-promoting role of a microRNA, a small ribonucleic acid, critical in controlling the expression of genes in biology; and the tumor-inhibiting potential of a gene in the deadliest form of ovarian cancer. These molecules could be used as potential markers or therapeutic targets, which could save lives.
New research from York University looks at rising mercury levels in predatory fish in Ontario and tries to untangle the web of causation to better assess how changing environments are impacting wildlife and, ultimately, people consuming fish.
A PhD student and Canada Research Chair get to the bottom of why consumers are turned off by genetically modified foods, and what could be done to change this. This research will be of interest to all parties involved in labeling practices – industry, marketers, government – and consumers.
A new study, led by a Canada Research Chair at York University, finds a protein that plays a key role in muscle health during exercise. This adds important new knowledge around the positive effects of exercise on muscle health.
PhD students Susan Chiblow, Leigha Comer, Rivka Green, Natasha Henry and Hannah Rackow have been awarded prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, receiving $50,000 annually for up to three years to support their research projects. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, […]
Faculty of Health Professor Doug Crawford and Faculty of Science Professor Sapna Sharma have been named recipients of 2018 President’s Research Excellence Awards. Crawford received the 2018 York University President’s Research Excellence Award and Sharma was the recipient fo the 2018 President’s Emerging Research Leadership Award. “It is my great pleasure to acknowledge these two […]
CIHR- and NSERC-funded research identifies possible measures to control the mosquito population and the transmission of the West Nile virus in artificial ponds around the GTA. The findings could be used to guide programs in local health units.
TORONTO, May 3, 2018 ─ York University welcomes the appointment of four new Canada Research Chairs, who will study topics ranging from the impact of government policy on migrant workers to how to improve camera images used for scientific tasks. The Government of Canada announced the CRC recipients today. Researchers at post-secondary institutions across Canada […]
York’s AI profile is on the rise thanks to a compelling variety of projects from Lassonde, including person-following robots and robotics in agriculture. This is real-world application with social impact and value.
Ten emerging and established researchers across the University will join the York Research Chairs (YRC) program, York University’s internal counterpart to the national Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program, which recognizes outstanding researchers. The newly appointed YRCs belong to the fifth cohort of researchers to be appointed since the establishment of the program in 2015. The […]
Beyond providing an overview of advertising methods and research, York’s University’s Russell Belk presses for the combination of qualitative research and data analytics to paint a more vivid picture of consumer behaviour.
Environmental Studies professor releases book on the global phenomenon of suburbanization. This, on the heels of a major international conference, will shape future thought on this important topic.
York U’s Graham Wakefield, core member of VISTA, participates in a groundbreaking art exhibit in Seoul, Korea: He and fellow artist-researcher create an unforgettable virtual reality experience.
Canada Research Chair embarks upon three pain studies in the process of creating and testing a new tool to measure pain. Highly effective, it points to future directions in treatment.
York U Professor and Canada Research Chair undertakes remarkable project that provides new and unique place for dialogue on Indigenous environmental justice.
Professor Deanne Williams of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LA&PS) at York University was inducted to the Royal Society of Canada as a 2017 New College Inductee, in the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. The induction took place Nov. 25. Deanne Williams She joins the five 2017 Fellows from York […]
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2017 ─ York University welcomes the appointment of three new Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Science and renewal of a CRC in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. The Government of Canada recently announced the Fall 2017 CRC recipients at post-secondary institutions across Canada, who will receive $145.6 […]
World-leading bilingualism expert sifts through all existing research and concludes that multiple languages involve adaptations that are apparent in cognitive performance.
CRC discovers how the brain remembers visual targets relative to other visible landmarks. This work could help those with brain damage.