How do surgeons make decisions during pediatric brain surgery? A York-led study tells us

A new study led by York University has found that pediatric neurosurgeons think about the whole patient and doing no harm when they have to make critical life and death decisions for children during an operation. According to the study, published May 14 in The Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, surgeons report that they prepare in advance for […]

Funding for York projects advancing gender+ equity in sport

Three York University projects will work to change the landscape of sport in Canada with seed funding from E-Alliance, a central resource hub that supports research on advancing gender+ equity in sport. E-Alliance works to fund innovative research and build a sustainable pan-Canadian network of researchers who are working to advance gender+ equity in sport. […]

New research finds increased levels of brain activity during perceived altered state of consciousness

You feel like you’re floating or flying, or you have a hyper-awareness to light, smell and sound − that perception of an altered state of consciousness is a result of increases in the brain’s signals and activity, according to a new study by York University psychology researchers. “We have a hint that there could be […]

York professor studies drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB)-HIV care among patients in South Africa

Researchers led by York University Professor Amrita Daftary, faculty member at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, recently published a study that describes experiences of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB)-HIV care among patients in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. The study, "Dynamic needs and challenges of people with drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV in South Africa: a qualitative study" was published in The […]

Novel research connects how different parts of the brain work together in eye-hand coordination

Distinguished Research Professor Doug Crawford sits down with Brainstorm to discuss the network of activity he and his PhD student discovered when researching how the brain perceives moving objects, how it achieves orientation and signals to the body to reach out and grab these objects. Understanding this network represents a major scientific advance. Canada Research […]

York leads WHO study mapping antimicrobial resistance education in health care

Research commissioned by the World Health Organization and led by York University shows that many organizations are working to develop and share educational resources for health-care workers on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship. The study, titled “Mapping educational opportunities for healthcare workers on antimicrobial resistance and stewardship around the world,” was accepted in the Human Resources for Health […]

Two York mathematicians determine how to stay a step ahead of C. difficile

York researchers simulated a C. difficile outbreak in a hospital ward. What they learned will capture the attention of public health officials, policy-makers, clinicians and epidemiologists.

Changing obesity narrative could help to inform health policy

Policy-relevant research from York U reframes mainstream obesity discussion to highlight socioeconomic inequity -- nothing short of a paradigm shift.

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.

Attention York researchers: CIHR wants to hear your stories

CIHR wants to hear from you: Tell them about your research in 150 words As part of the Canada 150 celebrations, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)  would like to feature your work in a showcase of the life-changing research being conducted right here in Canada. They will use your story to create a […]