Health and Medicine

Health and Medicine

[Dr. Paul Kubes]
Prestigious Research Chair for Queen’s

Paul Kubes will join Queen’s as a new Canada Excellence Research Chair to advance critical research on cancer and chronic disease.

November 16, 2023
[Dr. Paul Kubes stands in a lab at ³ÉÈË´óƬ with students working at the benches.]
How the body works – an inside perspective

The Gazette spoke to our new Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Paul Kubes, a world-leading expert on inflammation and immunology.

November 16, 2023
[Researcher demonstrates a chemical reaction during a Science Rendezvous performance]
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024 welcomes new research groups

Applications are now open for Queen's researchers or groups interested in having a booth at Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024.

November 7, 2023
A lab technician wearing blue gloves handles a blood sample on a slide.
Capturing immunotherapy response in a blood drop

Promising liquid biopsy research unlocks approach for lung cancer treatment decisions.

October 27, 2023
Heather Aldersey, Special Advisor to the Principal on the United Nations SDGs, Victor Odele, PhD Student in Environmental Studies, and Kate McCuaig, President of the Alma Mater Society
Are we taking enough action on the United Nations' SDGs?

Queen's researchers and student reflect on experience at the SDG Action Weekend in New York City.

October 19, 2023
Doctor tending to a child patient.
Addressing the family doctor shortage

Medical education has a role to play in addressing the shortage of family doctors. A new program is designed specifically for comprehensive, community-based family practice.

October 3, 2023
[Photo of Oasis members during a painting activity]
Healthy aging: It takes a village

How a Queen’s research group, communities of older adults, and the federal government are coming together to support healthy aging in Canada.

September 28, 2023
A female doctor speaks with a female patient
Patient engagement vital in training health professionals

Each encounter that health-care students have with patients and families helps them understand real-world patient needs. That means all Canadians have a role in educating future health-care providers.

September 22, 2023
Dr. Stephen Scott, Vice-Dean Research at Queen’s Health Sciences
How does the brain control your voluntary movements?

Stephen Scott is inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for his world-leading research on voluntary motor control.

September 20, 2023
[Photos of Drs. John Smol and Jacalyn Duffin]
Royal Society awards

Queen’s researchers John Smol and Jacalyn Duffin have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their research excellence.

September 12, 2023