York U Professor Leah Vosko recognized with prestigious Impact Award (Insight Category)

York University Professor Leah F. Vosko, of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, is being recognized for excellence in research by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). She is the recipient of the SSHRC’s prestigious Impact Award (Insight Category). The award was announced on Sept. 4. Leah F. Vosko […]

York to receive federal funds that support cutting-edge research

Two research projects out of York University will receive part of a $61-million federal government investment to provide state-of-the-art labs and equipment for research in Canada. The infrastructure investment, announced Aug. 12 by Canada’s Minister of Science and Sport, Kristy Duncan, comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leader Fund (JELF) […]

Three Faculty of Science researchers receive more than $2.27 million in CIHR grants

What is the link between obesity and heart failure? How can the most common and deadly form of ovarian cancer be stopped? How does the regulation of healthy cells under stress go wrong and cause diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration? These are the questions three Faculty of Science biology researchers, who recently received more […]

York U prof awarded CIHR grant for transitional care study

When patients are unprepared to manage their care and recovery after discharge from hospital, they may not know the warning signs that indicate their health conditions are worsening. A new study led by York University Professor Mary Fox will investigate how best to support health-care providers in implementing a service called Warning Signs Intervention for […]

Researchers win $1.89M grant to search for AI solution to infant pain assessment

On April 2, a team of York University researchers led by psychology Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell, associate vice-president research and the director of the Opportunities to Understand Childhood Hurt (O.U.C.H.) Lab, was awarded a $1.5-million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council, and the Natural Sciences & […]

Toronto has twice as many urban Indigenous people than previously believed

Urban Indigenous people have been historically underrepresented in various censuses. New and highly applicable research brings this into sharp focus and offers a statistical solution that will have broad impacts across governmental and health policy and could be applied to other hard-to-reach populations.

'XL Outer Worlds' project gears up for the debut of five exceptional films

Five filmmakers are working feverishly this spring to contribute to an extravaganza debuting next month. Led by York’s Janine Marchessault, together with the grandson of the man who invented IMAX, the “XL Outer Worlds” project promises to be an unforgettable, larger-than-life experience.

New research on ovarian cancer could mean improved patient outcomes

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.

Research finds climate change contributes to rising mercury levels in fish

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.

Things just got a whole lot easier for cybercriminals, new research reveals

Lassonde research brings to light how hacking, via compromised devices, has facilitated an easier way for cyberattacks to take place. In this Brainstorm Q-and-A, Professor Natalija Vlajic calls for manufacturers, government and end-users to combat this serious threat.