Sinclair Cancer Research Institute

04/28/2026

Just 2 days away 🎉 Join us on Thursday for the next
Sinclair Cancer Research Institute Careers in Motion seminar with Dr. John Queenan of our CCT division Canadian Cancer Trials Group, hosted by our CBG division's Dr. Lois Mulligan. Bring your curiosity & your questions—can’t wait to see you there!

Join us on Apr 30th for the next SCRI seminar in our Careers in Motion series featuring Dr John Queenan of our CCT division Canadian Cancer Trials Group, hosted by our CBG division's Dr. Lois Mulligan. Everyone is welcome!

04/22/2026

🎉Celebrating today! We honor our amazing administrative assistants, office managers, & receptionists who keep everything running smoothly, manage complex tasks, & support their teams every day.

04/22/2026

✨ Join us on May 9th! Explore DNA & immune cell science with hands-on fun in the —build DNA bracelets, play immune cell beanbag toss & try the immunotherapy dartboard in a sensory-friendly area🎉 We can't wait to see you at !!!

🎉 Meet our new exhibitors for 2026! 🔬

We’re excited to welcome new researchers, students, and organizations who will be bringing hands-on science experiences to this year’s event. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new booths you can explore:

🧬 Cancer Science Challenge Zone
Build a DNA bracelet, test your immune system skills with interactive games, and explore how scientists develop targeted cancer treatments - Presented by the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute

✈️ Catch the Wind: How Wings Defy Gravity
Design your own paper airplane and test it in a portable wind generator while learning how lift helps airplanes fly - Presented by Fluids Research Alliance at Queen’s

🧠 Brains in Action!
Explore real neuroscience tools, brain models, and kid-friendly experiments to discover the amazing world inside your head - Presented by the Integrated Brain Tumour Program

📚 The Brain Workshop
Join author Jenny Mouse for hands-on brain activities, experiments, and a story reading that helps kids learn how their brains work - Presented by Mouse Tales Publishing

🥗 Food for thoughts
Step into a simulated lab kitchen and discover how food can impact mental health while learning about the science of nutrition and the brain - Presented by NeuroMood Lab

🤖 Battle Robots
See advanced projectile-launching robots built by Queen’s students and learn about the engineering behind competitive robotics - Presented by Queen's Knights Robotics

⚪ Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere
Learn about the science of bubbles in a fun and interactive exhibit that lets you have fun, get messy, and learn something new - Presented by WPBS

There’s something for science lovers of all ages to discover!

📅 May 9, 2026, 10am - 3pm
📍 Slush Puppie Place, Kingston
🎟 Free admission

04/16/2026

Honoured to highlight innovative glioblastoma research by Dr. Xian Wang , in collaboration with our Director, Dr. Andrew Craig, Kingston Health Sciences Centre and . Using acoustic microbubble microbots, they're pioneering new ways to treat this challenging brain cancer. This cutting-edge represents a major leap forward in the fight against . Read all about it ⬇️:

Glioblastoma is a virtual death sentence.

04/15/2026

✨SPOTLIGHT✨ Congrats to Kaytlin Andrews, one of our Sinclair and rising star in the Purzner lab, on being 1st author of a new paper in ! We’re proud to see our scholars pushing the boundaries of ! Read Kaytlin's paper here:
https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/abstract/2026/03000/using_quality_function_deployment_to_design_an.11.aspx

04/14/2026

Big congrats to Dr. Bishal Gyawali of our CCE division on being named a Future Leader 2026 — recognizing rising stars in research and care! 👏👏

04/09/2026

Join us on Apr 30th for the next SCRI seminar in our Careers in Motion series featuring Dr John Queenan of our CCT division Canadian Cancer Trials Group, hosted by our CBG division's Dr. Lois Mulligan. Everyone is welcome!

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

Today on , we honor the strength of everyone affected by and the hope that fuels . We believe a world free of cancer is possible — and we’re dedicating every discovery to making that future a reality. 🔬🌍🩺

04/07/2026

Thanks to the dedication and tenacity of Queen's University students and community members, over $1 million has been raised through two student-led initiatives: and the ! These incredible fundraising efforts support the Canadian Cancer Society in advancing transformative cancer research and care here at the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute (SCRI) and our CCT division Canadian Cancer Trials Group

Read all about these inspiring achievements:
https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/students-raise-more-1-million-cancer-research-and-care

04/06/2026

We're excited for Dr. Jim Petrik's presentation here at tomorrow! Everyone is invited!

Another captivating seminar coming up! Dr. Jim Petrik from , hosted by Dr. Lynne-Marie Postovit , will be presenting here in on April 7th at 4 PM. Everyone is welcome to join! Queen's University Health Sciences

03/31/2026

Introducing our 2026 Sinclair Summer Studentships in Cancer Research awardees! We look forward to working with these outstanding students this summer!