Sinclair Cancer Research Institute

05/28/2026

🎉Congratulations to our CCT division's Dr. Wei Tu on receiving "high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research" funding through the Government of Canada's New Frontiers in Research - Exploration stream! This is great news and a very important new direction for patient-reported outcomes.

Queen’s researchers secure funding through the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration and Canada Research Chairs programs.

05/09/2026

We are pumped for today's . This fun & free event starts at 10AM - with free parking at & free round-trip trolley service running to . We can't wait to see you there!

🎉 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

05/08/2026

It's , & we're proud to spotlight our CBG division's Dr Christopher Mueller & team here at Sinclair Cancer Research Institute and at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for creating — a breakthrough blood test aimed at detecting ovarian cancer earlier & more accurately ✨🙌✨

🎥Watch this incredible Ovarian Cancer Canada video showcasing their groundbreaking work:

Detecting ovarian cancer early is a complex challenge, but one that 73% of community members say needs to be a priority. Research like this hasn’t been possi...

05/01/2026

Researchers are advancing new treatments and improving health outcomes every day! 👩‍⚕️🩺🦠

At Science Rendezvous you can explore the science behind cancer research, neuroscience, and innovative medical

Featured booths:
• Sinclair Cancer Research Institute
• Integrated Brain Tumour Program
• Translational Institute of Medicine
• Perk Lab and the Med-i Lab

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

04/30/2026

Cancer research lost a star this week with the passing of Dr Juliet Daniel of McMaster University. Juliet was a proud Queen's University Alumni that studied hard to treat cancers like TNBC. Send your tributes and continue her legacy.

View Dr. Juliet Michelle Daniel's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

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