Research | Queen's University

A member of the prestigious U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, Queen’s has a long history of unmistakable discovery and innovation that has shaped our knowledge and helped address some of the world’s deepest mysteries and most pressing questions.

New frontiers
of science
Drew Feustel, PhD'95
Geophysicist, Commander of the International Space Station
Canada 150 Research Chair
Expanding our Understanding of Human Sexuality
Renowned sex researcher Dr. Sari van Anders is joining Queen's University as the Canada 150 Research (C150) Chair in Social Neuroendocrinology, Sexuality, and Gender/Sex
Understanding our universe
2015 Nobel Prize in Physics
Dr. Arthur B. McDonald received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for ground-breaking research proving that neutrinos have mass.
A national hub for astroparticle physics research
The McDonald Institute
Uniting researchers, theorists, and technical experts within one organization.
A greener
world
Dr. Praveen Jain, Canada Research Chair in Power Electronics
From the space station to renewable power, Dr. Jain's 72 patents (+ 38 pending) are transforming industry with energy-efficient electronics.
Advancing cancer treatments
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
With 500 clinical trials in 40 countries, the CCTG is transforming discoveries into new treatments for better patient outcomes.