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 ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’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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Mar 13, 2026
Update on the Queen ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s Renew Program
Facilities improvement initiatives and Service Effectiveness Survey results aim to support process improvements.
Mar 11, 2026
Queen ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s Relay for Life ready to fundraise for cancer research
The annual overnight event continues a two-decade, student-led tradition of raising awareness and funds.
Mar 11, 2026
Celebrating a national honour
Queen ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ ’s researchers Katherine McKittrick and Margaret Moore have been awarded the 2026 Killam Prizes for their lifelong research contributions.
Mar 11, 2026
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan ready for input
The 2026-2031 plan features six priorities, including accessible physical environments and improvements to teaching, learning, and the academic experience.