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
Adam Diamant
YRC in Managing AI-Driven Technologies in Health CareDiamant, Schulich School of Business, works towards the development of AI tools that support personalized diagnostics and the delivery of outpatient services. His work promises to improve the delivery of health services by reducing barriers to accessing care and empowering practitioners to make data-driven administrative decisions.
Amro Zayed
YRC in GenomicsZayed, Faculty of Science, sequences the genomes of thousands of bees to identify mutations that influence their economically and ecologically relevant traits. His program aims to improve the health of Canadian honey bees, which will increase the sustainability and security of Canada’s food supply.
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.
