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 20, 2026
Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey results presentation
The Health Promotion team in Student Wellness Services will share results from the 2025 student wellbeing survey in a virtual presentation.
Jan 16, 2026
Honouring a legacy
The Queen's community gathered for the unveiling of Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair’s portrait and the first of an annual lecture series to commemorate him.
Jan 14, 2026
Strengthening communities through smart planning
Queen’s business professor uses evidence-based insights to help communities strengthen the delivery of crucial public services.
Jan 13, 2026
Investing in cutting-edge learning tools
Minister Nolan Quinn visits Queen’s campus to announce $242 million in support of upgraded learning facilities and equipment at Ontario’s colleges and universities.