Brainstorm

Bold new book aims to reframe environmental thinking at pivotal point in time

Professors Peter Mulvihill and Harris Ali publish provocative new book on how to deal with today’s ecological crisis. They start with tearing down old paradigms.

Policy-relevant lessons emerge from analysis of Ebola outbreak

York U’s Steven J. Hoffman analyses the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak. His findings could inform future evidence-based policy and decision-making.

York Research Chair links adaptations of bilingualism to brain’s performance

World-leading bilingualism expert sifts through all existing research and concludes that multiple languages involve adaptations that are apparent in cognitive performance.

Brain injury technology sprints from lab to market via winning collaboration

Health professor joins forces with Innovation York and MaRS Innovation to build and release much-needed new tool to assess concussions and dementia.

Social media may not be the great equalizer after all

Professor publishes book that challenges mainstream thought about social media and sees this new tool as something that reinforces inequity.

Research offers solutions to police-youth mental health clashes

York U researcher leads study that offers solutions for police encounters with vulnerable group: children and youth seeking help for mental health.

Scientific Director of VISTA explains discovery that may help patients with brain damage

CRC discovers how the brain remembers visual targets relative to other visible landmarks. This work could help those with brain damage.

12-week dance class helps those with Parkinson’s disease

An NSERC-funded project, where patients with Parkinson’s participated in three-month dance classes, has led to the patients’ improvements in balance and gait speed.

Canada Research Chair unpacks ethnocentric narrative relevant to Syrian refugee crisis

Prof discusses language change from “economic migrant” to “refugee” in light of European culture where newcomers are viewed as existential threats.

York’s new president shares her insights on research amplification

Rhonda Lenton, York University’s new President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on the rising profile of research and innovation at the University.

Virus resistance in plants holds promise for agricultural crops

While researching highly toxic pokeweed, Prof Katalin Hudak’s lab makes an important discovery that could bolster the survival of agricultural crops.

New research asks: Should we offer women specialized cardiac rehab programs?

York U researcher studies women-only cardiac rehab programs; suggests we need to do more to engage women to participate.

Immigrants face identity crises when work qualifications under threat

New research looks at two immigrant populations in Ontario as these newcomers try to reenter their profession; finds roadblocks that fuel identity crises.

Scholar’s book offers nonconformist way to look at life… starting with death

York U Prof Alan Blum produces new book in burgeoning field of medical humanities, proposes novel and empowering lens through which to look at life.

Brexit analysis paints bleak picture for UK, potential for Canada

York’s Douglas Cumming writes comprehensive article on Brexit, tackling what is arguably the most pressing question: international business and entrepreneurship implications.

Project offers first-hand narratives of those in slave trade

SHADD Project led by Historian Paul Lovejoy provides rare glimpse into lives of those in the slave trade across four continents from 17th to 19th centuries.

York University as key player in cutting-edge entrepreneurial arena

Innovation York’s Cheryl Giblon discusses York as a vital player in Ontario’s high-tech entrepreneurial arena, opening a new accelerator space with IBM Canada in Markham in late 2016.

Renowned writer B. W. Powe produces new volume of poetry

English Prof, author and poet B.W. Powe publishes compelling new book of poetry, Decoding Dust, in 2016 – the launching point for a must-read Brainstorm Q&A.

Quality text messaging by nurses and doctors linked to patient survival

Research from York University, UHN and Trillium Health Partners underscores the importance of quality communication in an emergency setting and points to policy solutions.

York University appoints seven new York Research Chairs

York President and VP Research & Innovation announce seven new York Research Chairs, each outstanding in their respective academic fields, bringing the grand total to 24.