Dr. Ashley Russo
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 3 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Summer 2025
Description: The new team member will assist in a kinesiology study exploring the effects of posture and body mechanics on musculoskeletal health. This will involve analyzing participants' movement patterns during daily activities and exercise using motion capture technology and force plates, as well as measuring muscle activation through electromyography (EMG). The results will help identify optimal movement strategies for preventing injury and improving physical function in both active and sedentary individuals.
Contact Information: peterrusso@yorku.ca
Dr. Sarah Wattson
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 8 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Winter 2026
Description: The new research assistant will contribute to a study investigating the role of muscle coordination in motor performance and injury prevention. This will involve conducting movement assessments to evaluate coordination and balance, using electromyography (EMG) to monitor muscle activation patterns, and analyzing the relationship between coordination and physical performance during various tasks. The findings will provide insights into how improving muscle coordination can enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
Contact Information: sarahwattson@yorku.ca
Dr. John Park
Type: Payed
Weekly Commitment: 15 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Winter 2026
Description: The new team member will assist in an epidemiological study examining the impact of water quality and access on public health in rural areas of Africa. This will involve collecting water samples for microbial and chemical analysis, conducting surveys to assess water access and sanitation practices, and analyzing health data related to waterborne diseases. The findings will help inform public health strategies aimed at improving water safety and reducing disease transmission in vulnerable communities.
Contact Information: jacksonpark@yorku.ca
Dr. Ayesha Khan
Type: Payed
Weekly Commitment: 4 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Summer 2025
Description: The new team member will assist in studying the effects of a novel therapeutic compound on neurodegenerative disease progression using a mouse model. This includes testing brain and spinal cord tissue samples for biomarkers of inflammation and protein aggregation through immunohistochemistry and ELISA. The results will contribute to understanding the compound's potential for clinical translation.
Dr. Maya Kuwasi
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 6 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Summer 2026
Description: The new researcher will support investigations into the impact of a targeted drug on cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease models. This will involve evaluating brain tissue for neuroinflammatory markers and amyloid plaque accumulation using techniques such as Western blotting and immunofluorescence. The findings will help assess the therapeutic efficacy and possible application of the drug in human clinical trials.
Contact Information: mayakuwasi@yorku.ca
Dr. John Smith
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 4 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Summer 2026
Description: The new research assistant will contribute to a study examining the effects of mindfulness meditation on stress reduction and cognitive performance in college students. This includes administering pre- and post-assessments using standardized questionnaires to measure stress levels and attention span, as well as conducting behavioral tasks to evaluate cognitive function. The results will provide insights into the potential benefits of mindfulness practices for enhancing mental well-being and academic performance.
Contact Information: johnsmith@yorku.ca
Dr. Luka Johnson
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 2 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Winter 2026
Description: The new team member will assist in a study investigating the effects of resistance training on muscle health and recovery in older adults. This will involve monitoring muscle strength and endurance through standardized tests, collecting blood samples to assess markers of muscle damage and inflammation, and using imaging techniques to evaluate muscle composition. The findings will contribute to understanding how resistance exercise can improve muscle function and prevent age-related muscle loss.
Contact Information: lukajohnson@yorku.ca
Dr. Yuki Hashimoto
Type: Volunteer
Weekly Commitment: 5 hours
Duration of Position: Winter 2025 - Winter 2026
Description: The new research assistant will support a study focused on the impact of nutritional supplements on muscle regeneration following exercise-induced injury. This will involve tracking muscle recovery through strength assessments, muscle biopsies to analyze cellular repair, and blood tests to measure inflammatory markers and protein synthesis. The study aims to explore how specific supplements can enhance muscle healing and reduce recovery time in physically active individuals.
Contact Information: yukihashimoto@yorku.ca