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 ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥, 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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May 08, 2025
Twenty-five years of partnership
Queen’s hosted a delegation from Fudan University, its first formal partner in mainland China, to celebrate and commit to strengthening ties.
May 07, 2025
A legacy gift for women in medical school
The Dr. Pamela Frid, MD’82, Memorial Bursary will support incoming medical students in financial need, with preference for those who identify as women.
May 06, 2025
A Queen’s student and a recent graduate are named McCall MacBain Scholars
Justin Sandrasagra and Nafanta Fadiga will receive funding to pursues master’s degrees at McGill University after taking part in a competitive selection process.
May 05, 2025
A chance to focus on teaching and learning
The second annual Teaching and Learning Month at Queen’s brings educators from across campus together to discuss AI, academic integrity, and more.