Nancy Ross, accomplished research administrator and renowned expert in population health, will assume the position of Vice-Principal (Research) at Queen鈥檚 effective August 1, 2021.
Exploring cellular immune responses in plants: this research will result in the discovery of novel proteins and biochemical mechanisms that allow plants to defend against pathogen infection.
Investigating how glaciers change and their impact in the Arctic: this research will develop models to estimate glacier run-off and predict sea-level rise and altered landscapes.
Examining new conflict-resolution techniques to support international policy and military intervention: this research will investigate how greater diversity and inclusion can improve the prospects for peace.聽
Investigating the social determinants of health for women and children in humanitarian crises: often the most impacted during humanitarian crises, this research helps inform policies and practices to improve their well-being and health.
Developing innovative resource management solutions towards robust, efficient, and intelligent wireless Internet of Things networks: this research will have wide-ranging applications in telecommunications from smart homes to emergency response.
Leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning technologies for biomedical data integration and exploration: this research will help to transform how clinicians treat patients with cancer using a data-driven, precision medicine approach.
![[Photo of Nancy Ross]](/research/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_cropped/public/assets/legacy/images/Ross%20Headshot_1000x667.jpg?itok=_BdFHdE8 "Meet the new Vice-Principal (Research)")
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