In her role as Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), Dr. Lynne-Marie Postovit leads the academic development of the university – this includes oversight of all academic appointments and renewal, tenure, and promotion processes, with a specific eye to research standards, and equity, diversity, and inclusion; disciplinary issues and collective bargaining, in collaboration with Faculty Relations; and leadership on capital projects with academic and/or university-wide implications.
Dr. Postovit is a highly respected researcher and recognized authority on ovarian cancer. She was most recently head of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen's, and she has received numerous awards and distinctions, most recently a Canada Research Chair in Translational Cancer Research. Dr. Postovit earned her PhD in anatomy and cell biology at Queen’s, and before returning to the university as a professor in 2019, she held various positions at Western University and the University of Alberta, and co-directed the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta.
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Jan 17, 2025
JDUC revitalization update
Original building receives occupancy approval; entire facility expected to open in Spring.
Jan 17, 2025
Drift exhibit opens at the Miller Museum
The Miller Museum of Geology at Queen’s is presenting a temporary exhibit, Drift: Art and Dark Matter, that combines cutting-edge astroparticle research with contemporary art.
Jan 15, 2025
Advancing reconciliation in higher education
Queen’s associate professor Danielle Lussier is recognized with the Order of Ontario for her contributions to legal and post-secondary education.
Jan 14, 2025
Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it
While companies increasingly use social media to highlight their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, new research shows a troubling disconnect with investors.