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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Nov 05, 2025
Bringing the classroom to the field
Biology field courses take Queen’s students around the world to learn about biodiversity, conservation, and the relationship between humans and nature.
Nov 05, 2025
Queen's remembers Mary Lou Boudreau
She was an alumna of the Occupational Therapy Program and faculty member in the Queen's School of Rehabilitation Therapy.
Nov 03, 2025
Honouring the legacy of Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair
Queen’s marks the one-year anniversary of his passing with gratitude, commemorating his life, teachings, and ongoing influence.
Oct 29, 2025
New mural added to Athletics and Recreation Centre
We! signals a future focused on celebration, healing, resilience, cultural diversity, and optimism.