Health and Medicine

Health and Medicine

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Advancing accessibility and inclusion

Queen’s researchers are breaking down barriers, enhancing accessibility, and shifting the narrative for a more inclusive future.

December 1, 2023
Glenda Watson Hyatt, recipient of the 2023 Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation–Master's.
Overcoming employment barriers for people with speech related disabilities

Queen’s graduate student and activist Glenda Watson Hyatt received the 2023 Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation-Master’s.

November 23, 2023
[Dr. Maria Velez]
Research evaluates infertility and risk of autism spectrum disorder

Clinician scientist Maria Velez led the study, which included data from 1.3 million children born in Ontario.

November 20, 2023
[Dr. Paul Kubes]
Prestigious Research Chair for Queen’s

Paul Kubes will join Queen’s as a new Canada Excellence Research Chair to advance critical research on cancer and chronic disease.

November 16, 2023
[Dr. Paul Kubes stands in a lab at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ with students working at the benches.]
How the body works – an inside perspective

The Gazette spoke to our new Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Paul Kubes, a world-leading expert on inflammation and immunology.

November 16, 2023
[Researcher demonstrates a chemical reaction during a Science Rendezvous performance]
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024 welcomes new research groups

Applications are now open for Queen's researchers or groups interested in having a booth at Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024.

November 7, 2023
A lab technician wearing blue gloves handles a blood sample on a slide.
Capturing immunotherapy response in a blood drop

Promising liquid biopsy research unlocks approach for lung cancer treatment decisions.

October 27, 2023
Heather Aldersey, Special Advisor to the Principal on the United Nations SDGs, Victor Odele, PhD Student in Environmental Studies, and Kate McCuaig, President of the Alma Mater Society
Are we taking enough action on the United Nations' SDGs?

Queen's researchers and student reflect on experience at the SDG Action Weekend in New York City.

October 19, 2023
Doctor tending to a child patient.
Addressing the family doctor shortage

Medical education has a role to play in addressing the shortage of family doctors. A new program is designed specifically for comprehensive, community-based family practice.

October 3, 2023
[Photo of Oasis members during a painting activity]
Healthy aging: It takes a village

How a Queen’s research group, communities of older adults, and the federal government are coming together to support healthy aging in Canada.

September 28, 2023