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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Apr 06, 2026
Students raise more than $1 million for cancer research and care
Relay for Life, Cure Cancer Classic, and other initiatives bring community members together around a shared cause.
Apr 06, 2026
Volunteer for the Second-Hand Shuffle
Help reduce waste, improve access, and support students during end-of-term move-out.
Apr 02, 2026
Queen’s Law professor wins one of Ontario’s top legal honours
Nicholas Bala receives the David Walter Mundell Medal for his impact on how courts treat children, youth, and families.
Apr 01, 2026
Three minutes to make it matter
Queen’s graduate students turn complex research into compelling stories at the fourteenth annual Three Minute Thesis, GRADflix, and Three Minute Research competitions.