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.
Gazette News
Apr 15, 2026
Recognizing excellence in teaching and learning
The 2026 Principal’s Teaching and Learning Award recipients are enriching student learning experiences across Queen’s.
Apr 15, 2026
Call for volunteers for June convocation ceremonies
Staff are invited to sign up to help with graduate check-in/registration, student assembly, and guest check-in.
Apr 13, 2026
Pride 365 builds year-round support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Queen’s
The Principal’s Action Group for Gender and Sexual Diversity (PAGGAS) invites the Queen’s community to share input by April 20 to help guide the initiative.
Apr 13, 2026
The hidden enemy on Mount Kilimanjaro: Safely dealing with low oxygen at high altitude
As altitude increases and oxygen levels drop, climbers on Kilimanjaro face physiological risks that can turn a straightforward hike into a dangerous situation.