York University’s Chairholders are recognized as both established and emerging research leaders in their fields. Fostering their world-leading expertise on 21st century issues supports the University’s mission to be in service of society and the public good.
Featured Research Chairs
Steven Connor
Tier 2 CRC in NeurophysiologyConnor is a Professor in the Biology Department in the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on understanding the fundamental properties of synapses and the genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to shed light on their underlying mechanisms.
Peter Backx
Tier 1 CRC in Cardiovascular BiologyBackx is a Professor in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science. His research program focuses on Atrial fibrillation (AF), exploring its molecular mechanisms.
Canada Research Chairs
The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program is a Government of Canada initiative and stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development.
The federal government makes significant investments each year to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising research talent.
York Research Chairs
York Research Chairs are the University’s internal counterpart to the national CRC program and represent a diverse group of groundbreaking researchers dedicated to the pursuit and dissemination of new knowledge and discovery.
