{"id":15625,"date":"2026-02-20T14:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/dighr\/?post_type=project&#038;p=15625"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:43:38","slug":"adersim","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/dighr\/project\/adersim\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/adersim.info.yorku.ca\/\">Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Advanced Disaster, Emergency and Rapid Response Simulation<\/a>\u00a0(ADERSIM) Lab, is a cutting-edge, multi-function infrastructure that serves as a research and training hub and an advanced Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). Officially opened in July 2024, ADERSIM is an interdisciplinary initiative with a team of outstanding researchers from the fields of Science, Engineering, Health, and Social Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They conduct state-of-the-art disaster research and training and provide crucial rapid-response support by activating EOC during major emergencies. The facility is capable of developing large-scale disaster simulations to prepare professionals for real-world events. ADERSIM leads a rapidly growing national network for emergency management research and training, supported by partners including NSERC, the Ontario Research Fund, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, and IBM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADERSIM CAPABILITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ADERSIM offers a suite of advanced capabilities and rapid response activities and rapid-response capabilities to enhance emergency preparedness. 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