Katie McDonald

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Katie McDonald

Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator, University Animal Care Committee

RVT RLAT

  • Provides assistance to animal researchers with theoretical and practical training.
  • Provides oversight on Animal Use Protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Works with the community to update and create SOP’s as necessary.

Aligning Western research with Indigenous knowledge systems

Date

Thursday January 15, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from researching the Atlas of Kanien’kehá:ka Space

The panel will discuss their contributions to the creation of the Atlas of Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Space, an online map of Kanien’kehà:ka placenames intended to revitalize Indigenous language and enrich our experiences and understandings of these spaces. The session will focus on qualitative methodologies and their application in work with Indigenous communities, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in aligning Western research methods with Indigenous knowledge systems. Situated at the intersection of geography, linguistics, and Indigenous Studies, the Atlas has its roots in research by Dr. Rebekah Ingram through which she built deep relationships within her research community and engaged with the Geographics and Cartography Research Centre (GCRC) at Carleton University. Dr. Ingram has continued to evolve the concept of placename mapping as a significant language and culture revitalization tool. Research for the Atlas was conducted within the communities of Akwesasne, Kahnawà:ke, Kehntè:ke (Tyendinaga) and Wahta over a period of 5 years and included summer camps for youth, workshops for all ages and fieldwork with individual knowledge holders. Original concepts were refined and new understandings developed on how the Atlas can be used as a significant teaching tool as well as a centralized repository of community history and culture.  Each speaker will share their perspective, followed by an open discussion and Q&A with those in attendance.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Rebekah Ingram (PhD, Carleton)
  • Thohahènte, Kanyen'keháka co-researcher
  • Kanasarakeh, Kanyen'keháka co-researcher
  • Thanakehrahne,  Kanyen'keháka co-researcher

Together, these speakers bring academic, community and cultural expertise in Indigenous language revitalization, research, and governance.
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This event is made possible with support from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Indigenous Visitor Fund

For questions, please contact Marissa Stein. 

Margo Langford

Margo Langford

Margo Langford

Legal Counsel - Research Contracts

margo.langford@queensu.ca

613-453-1335

355 King St. West, suite 255c

  • Responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and drafting of research-related agreements for Queen's University.
  • Works in collaboration with legal counsel at affiliated hospitals, as required.
  • Provides advice on issues related to intellectual property, publication rights, conflicts of interest and other University policies.

Udo Schüklenk

Udo Schüklenk

Udo Schüklenk

Research Integrity Officer

PhD

Dr. Schüklenk is Professor of Philosophy at Queen's and Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics. He is the Editor in Chief of Bioethics (since 1997) and the Founding Editor and Editor in Chief of Developing World Bioethics (since 2000). He has written, edited or co-edited ten books and authored or co-authored some 100+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and anthologies, and is a member of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

The role of the Research Integrity Officer is to offer advice to the research community on matters relating to research integrity, undertake the initial review and assessment of research integrity allegations, and, when necessary, conduct investigations. Other important elements of the role include updating internal policies regarding the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), raising awareness and providing education about research integrity and RCR.

Recruiting international researchers

Date

Tuesday December 9, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Research security, immigration, and employment law considerations

This event will be hosted in person at Stauffer Library RM 014, with the option to join virtually. Light refreshments and snacks will be served for those attending in person. 

This session is designed for faculty members who are involved in recruiting international researchers, including postdoctoral fellows, academic visitors, and visiting research students.

Hosted by the Office of the Provost (Lynne-Marie Postovit, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs)) and the Vice-Principal Research portfolio (Brian Amsden, Associate Vice-Principal (Research)), the event will feature insights from Samir Yassin, Senior Program Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), alongside talks from university leaders in security, immigration, and employment law. 

Participants will explore how IRCC policies and government sanctions affect recruitment, onboarding, and retention of international research talent and discuss strategies to strengthen Queen’s University’s global research mission.

Please note, this event will not be recorded. In-person attendance is recommended.

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For questions, please contact Marissa Stein.

Reshma Nuri

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Reshma Nuri

Research Advisor, Inclusion and Community Engagement

PhD

mrpn@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Serves as a primary contact and strategic resource for researchers to integrate I-EDIAA into research practice and design and address I-EDIAA requirements in funding competitions.
  • Guides faculty members in building meaningful and equitable research partnerships with diverse communities.

Rajesh Kumar

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Rajesh Kumar

Manager, Economic Development

MBA

rajesh.kumar@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Oversees major projects and initiatives that support economic development, talent mobility, and strategic collaboration opportunities for the university.
  • Connects researchers with industry, government, and community partners to foster innovation, attract research and development investment, and strengthen Kingston and Eastern Ontario’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Leads ecosystem-building activities such as cluster development, commercialization readiness, and community innovation programs, while embedding I-EDIAA principles in all engagement efforts.

Jada McNaughton

Jada McNaughton

Jada McNaughton

Legal Counsel - Research Contracts

jada.mcnaughton@queensu.ca

355 King St. West

  • Responsible for the primary coordination, negotiation, and drafting of research-related agreements for Queen's University.
  • Works in collaboration with legal counsel at affiliated hospitals, as required.
  • Provides advice on issues related to intellectual property, publication rights, conflicts of interest and other University policies.

CFI Innovation Fund 2027: information session

Date

Tuesday November 25, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Virtual on Microsoft Teams

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) invests in the research tools and infrastructure required to support groundbreaking research programs across all disciplines, enhance and optimize research capacity of institutions, and provide social, health, environmental and/or economic benefits to Canadians.

Institutional Research Programs Director Mayron Moorhead will facilitate this virtual info session for faculty members interested in the CFI IF 2027 competition. Information provided will include an overview of the program and the internal selection process for Queen's led and non-Queen's led teams seeking envelope.

Registration for this session is now closed.

A special session tailored to Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) projects will be held on November 26.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Chen.