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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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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Jul 29, 2026
Employee Experiences Pulse Survey report released
University-wide results highlight strengths and identify priorities to enhance the employee experience at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
Jul 27, 2026
Helping more Canadians age well at home
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ researchers receive $2.5 million to expand a national partnership that enables more older adults to thrive in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Jul 24, 2026
Email signature update
To celebrate Queen’s University sixth consecutive year earning a top-10 position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings, members of the campus community are encouraged to update their email signatures.
Jul 24, 2026
$8.3M to advance ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ research exploring social, economic, and societal challenges
The Insight and Partnerships programs support research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.