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 »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý'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 »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’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 28, 2025
Celebrating staff achievements and contributions at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s
Two teams and eight individual staff members are being celebrated for their excellent work and accomplishments at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s.
Apr 23, 2025
Science Rendezvous 2025 brings wonder to Kingston
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s researchers, students, and local organizations come together for Kingston’s largest free science outreach event.
Apr 23, 2025
Province invests $750 million to boost STEM programs
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s will receive $15.9 million to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs, responding to a growing demand for skilled graduates in these fields.
Apr 22, 2025
Breaking down the value of plastic
Highlighting the »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's researchers who are establishing a new gold standard in biochemical recycling and encouraging us to reconsider our use of plastics.