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.
Gazette News
Jun 08, 2026
Recruiting the world’s top research talent
Eight doctoral and six postdoctoral researchers will join Queen's as part of the federal government's strategy to attract top international researchers to Canada.
Jun 05, 2026
CIMVHR appoints Scientific Director
Dr. Nicholas Held brings research, clinical experience, and previous leadership to the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research.
Jun 04, 2026
Celebrating employee dedication at Queen’s
Staff and faculty were honoured at the Celebration of Service event for hitting career milestones.
Jun 03, 2026
Consultation begins on Queen’s Principles of Assessment
The Senate Committee on Academic Development and Procedures invites the university community to share feedback by July 15.