Ian Young, Toronto Metropolitan University

Research

Acute Infectious Illness Beachgoers Cohort Study Environmental Health Epidemiology Gastrointestinal Illness Mixed Methods Recreational Water

Latest papers

Fecal indicators and microbial source tracking markers identify shared and site-specific contamination profiles at freshwater and marine beaches
Water Research · 2027 · senior author
Food Safety Knowledge and Behaviors of Canadians: Foodbook 2.0.
Journal of food protection · 2026 · senior author
Risk perceptions and behaviours of beachgoers toward recreational water quality in Canada: a qualitative study.
BMC public health · 2026

All 58 publications

Latest funding

Addressing Foodborne Zoonotic Diseases in Older Adult Canadians: A Foodbook 2.0 Study
CIHR · 2025 · Supervisor
$2,500
The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$669,376
The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
$100,000

All 4 grants and awards

58 publications.

01

Fecal indicators and microbial source tracking markers identify shared and site-specific contamination profiles at freshwater and marine beaches

Saleem F, Boere A, Iranmanesh A, Tustin J, Jardine R, Desta BN, Edge TA, Schellhorn HE, Young I

Water Research2027Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2026.126824

02

Food Safety Knowledge and Behaviors of Canadians: Foodbook 2.0.

Sy M, Thomas MK, Nesbitt A, Thaivalappil A, Young I

Journal of food protection2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100701 PMID: 41544976

03

Risk perceptions and behaviours of beachgoers toward recreational water quality in Canada: a qualitative study.

Desta BN, Tustin J, Sanchez JJ, Jardine R, Elton S, Thaivalappil A, Majowicz SE, Pearl DL, Study Collaborative Group, Young I

BMC public health2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-28290-4 PMID: 42420934

04

The Impact of Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation on Resistance Training in Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Davis BE, Young I, Giglotti JC, Yao J, Tou JC

Journal of dietary supplements2026

DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2025.2604679 PMID: 41454445

05

Food and Water Safety Practices and Preparedness of Ontarians at Home During Power Outages and Other Emergencies: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Azad K, Firestone M, Young I

Journal of food protection2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2026.100711 PMID: 41619972

06

A Pilot Study on Generative Artificial Intelligence's Reliability in Qualitative Research Quality Appraisal Using CASP and JBI Checklists.

Shereefdeen H, Thaivalappil A, Young I, MacKay M

Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing2025

DOI: 10.1177/00469580251399374 PMID: 41316952

07

Risk factors for acute gastrointestinal illness in a Canadian population-based linkage cohort.

Gilding AJ, Young I, Grant LE, Harris MA

Epidemiology and infection2025

DOI: 10.1017/s0950268825100666 PMID: 41054185

08

"It's Good to Always Have a Plan": A Qualitative Study of Canadians' Preparedness During Power Outages.

Thiraviyarajah V, Thaivalappil A, Sekercioglu F, Oulahen G, Young I

Disaster medicine and public health preparedness2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2025.10155 PMID: 40843469

09

Risk perceptions and behaviours of recreational water users in Canada toward cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater beaches: A qualitative study.

Desta BN, Tustin J, Sanchez JJ, Sekercioglu F, Jardine R, Thaivalappil A, Young I

Journal of environmental management2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125859 PMID: 40388881

10

Food Allergy Labeling and Disclosure Practices on Restaurants' Online Menus in Toronto, Canada.

Nahle R, Thaivalappil A, Young I

Journal of food protection2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100533 PMID: 40368007

Addressing Foodborne Zoonotic Diseases in Older Adult Canadians: A Foodbook 2.0 Study

SupervisorCIHR2025Travel Awards - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Sy, Maiza

Keywords: Ics Travel Awards

$2,500

The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers

Nominated PICIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Young, Ian; Brooks, Teresa; Tustin, Jordan

Keywords: Acute Infectious Illness; Beachgoers; Cohort Study; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Gastrointestinal Illness; Mixed Methods; Recreational Water; Water Quality

$669,376

The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers

Nominated PICIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Young, Ian; Brooks, Teresa; Tustin, Jordan

Keywords: Acute Infectious Illness; Beachgoers; Cohort Study; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Gastrointestinal Illness; Mixed Methods; Qualitative Study; Recreational Water; Water Quality

$100,000

Examining the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Iraqi Refugees in Canada

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Op. Gr.: Addr. the Wider Impacts of COVID- Exacerb. of disp. among marg. pops.

Principal investigators: Sekercioglu, Fatih; Rank, Claudia; Tustin, Jordan; Young, Ian

Keywords: Public Health

$90,628

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Médecine interne

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Acute Infectious Illness Dear Professor Young, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Fecal indicators and microbial source tracking markers identify shared and site-specific contamination profiles at freshwater and marine beaches" (2027), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

Ian Young

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Fecal indicators and microbial source tracking markers identify shared and site-specific contamination profiles at freshwater and marine beaches

Food Safety Knowledge and Behaviors of Canadians: Foodbook 2.0.

Risk perceptions and behaviours of beachgoers toward recreational water quality in Canada: a qualitative study.

The Impact of Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation on Resistance Training in Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Food and Water Safety Practices and Preparedness of Ontarians at Home During Power Outages and Other Emergencies: A Cross-Sectional Study.

A Pilot Study on Generative Artificial Intelligence's Reliability in Qualitative Research Quality Appraisal Using CASP and JBI Checklists.

Risk factors for acute gastrointestinal illness in a Canadian population-based linkage cohort.

"It's Good to Always Have a Plan": A Qualitative Study of Canadians' Preparedness During Power Outages.

Risk perceptions and behaviours of recreational water users in Canada toward cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater beaches: A qualitative study.

Food Allergy Labeling and Disclosure Practices on Restaurants' Online Menus in Toronto, Canada.

Addressing Foodborne Zoonotic Diseases in Older Adult Canadians: A Foodbook 2.0 Study

The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers

The Canadian Beach Cohort Study: Investigating the Burden of Recreational Water Illness among Beachgoers

Examining the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Iraqi Refugees in Canada

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