TORONTO, July 29, 2015 – Five York University researchers have received a total of $566,757 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their research projects. Carol Bucking, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, will receive $125,000 for a Centre for Integrative Laboratory and Field Physiology. The Centre […]
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Two York University researchers awarded CIHR operating grants
TORONTO, July 28, 2015 – The Canadian Institutes of Health Research will provide almost $1.4 million in operating grants to two York University researchers Emanuel Rosonina, assistant professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, will receive $514,265 for his research on regulation of gene expression by protein sumoylation (SUMO). Many proteins involved in neurodegenerative disease are […]
Honorary degrees at York University convocations Thursday – Mark Lievonen and Hélène Comay
TORONTO, June 18, 2015 – Life sciences leader, businessman and philanthropist Mark Lievonen will receive an honorary degree from York University on Thursday, June 18 and speak to graduating students at their 10:30am convocation ceremony. Early childhood educator, pioneer and mentor Hélène Comay will also be awarded an honorary degree and will speak to students […]
New genetic test will improve biosecurity of honey bees around the globe
TORONTO, April 22, 2015 — A genetic test that can prevent ‘killer’ bees from spreading around the world has been created in a research effort led by University of Sydney scholars jointly with York University scientists. “Our genetic test is highly accurate and considerably more sophisticated than the old tests that have a high tendency […]
Road salt guidelines need review to protect food chain in lakes: study
TORONTO, April 9, 2015 − Salt used for winter road maintenance in Canada could wipe out water flea populations that keep our lakes clear of algae and feed the fish, a recent York University study has revealed. “These water fleas are like little living lawnmowers in our lakes. They ‘graze’ the entire volume of lakes […]
York University astronomers available to comment on Canadian role in Thirty Meter Telescope project
TORONTO, April 7, 2015 – The Government of Canada has announced it will provide up to $243.5 million over 10 years for Canadian participation in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), an international effort to build in Hawaii one of the largest and most advanced astronomical observatories in the world. (see federal government media release). […]
New lake surface temperature database will help to study climate change: York U researcher
TORONTO, March 17, 2015 – A group of York University investigators and their international counterparts have jointly created a database of lake surface temperatures, to help study ecological effects of climate change. “There has been a significant need to put together a database like this, considering the rapid warming of lakes,” observes Professor Sapna Sharma in […]
