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Canada Research Chair

January 25, 2022

Improving care for cardiometabolic diseases is one of the main health challenges of our time: this research will elucidate how dysfunction(s) in mitochondria (the "powerhouse" of the cell) can lead to, or worsen obesity, cardiovascular disease and hypertension, creating knowledge that will lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.

January 25, 2022

What can human and natural environments tell us about black liberation struggles? This research program will analyze the interdisciplinary contours of Black Studies and the emergence of geographic, ecological, and aesthetic themes in this field.

January 25, 2022

While sexually and gender-diverse people represent 13 per cent of Canada’s population, they are often neglected in sexual health research: this program will address the knowledge gaps in understanding and treating genitopelvic pain in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients.

[Photo compilation of Queen's researchers and current research projects - Text: The Year in Research]
December 16, 2021
[Photo of Nancy Ross]
March 17, 2021

Nancy Ross, accomplished research administrator and renowned expert in population health, will assume the position of Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen’s effective August 1, 2021.

February 8, 2021

Exploring cellular immune responses in plants: this research will result in the discovery of novel proteins and biochemical mechanisms that allow plants to defend against pathogen infection.

February 5, 2021

Investigating how glaciers change and their impact in the Arctic: this research will develop models to estimate glacier run-off and predict sea-level rise and altered landscapes.

January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021

Examining new conflict-resolution techniques to support international policy and military intervention: this research will investigate how greater diversity and inclusion can improve the prospects for peace. 

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