From advances in arthritis treatment to transformative accessibility solutions for vulnerable populations, York University researchers are driving real-world impact.
These innovations in critical and groundbreaking work were recognized during the University’s annual Research Awards Reception on April 30. The event celebrated the work of more than 70 faculty members.
"Across a broad array of disciplines, York researchers have been driving progress, pushing boundaries, shaping policy, sparking innovation and changing the way we understand and engage with the world," says David Peters, interim provost and vice-president academic.
Driving positive change in their respective fields, the research undertaken at York demonstrates the University's commitment to knowledge mobilization and research excellence across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, humanities and the arts.
Amir Asif, York’s vice-president research and innovation, says York researchers have “played pivotal roles in many important discoveries and influential scholarship.”
From extracting DNA from the air, to studying biodiversity to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical technology, innovations from York researcher’s help to shape the future.
“Our faculty are fundamental to the core mission of York University – the steadfast pursuit, preservation and dissemination of knowledge,” says Asif.
Awards
The President’s Research Excellence Award (PREA)
Professor Kean Birch from the Faculty of Science is the recipient of this award that recognizes senior established, full-time, active faculty members with distinguished scholarly achievements, who have had a notable impact on their field. As Ontario Research Chair in Science Policy, Birch's work connects science and technology studies with political economy. His extensive publication record includes four books, 52 peer-reviewed articles and 27 book chapters, with significant citation impact.
Asif emphasizes the University's pride in its research community, saying: "As brilliant scholars, gifted artists and innovators, (our faculty members) have all demonstrated a level of excellence and creativity that they should take great pride in.”
Visit the Research & Innovation website to learn more about the University’s research excellence.