Sinclair Cancer Research Institute

We’re thrilled that seven SCRI members were awarded funding through the CIHR 2026 Spring Project Grant competition. Drs. Christopher Mueller, Sheela Abraham, Wendy Parulekar and Josée‑Lyne Ethier (CBG, CCE & CCT divisions), and associate members Drs. Teresa Purzner, Sébastien Talbot and Xiaolong Yang, secured support for six projects.
Thank you, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, for supporting their ambitious research.
Huge congratulations to everyone involved — we’re excited to see the impact these projects will have. 🎉
Learn about their projects ⬇️
https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54787.html?hsid=aef52ab4-bcb8-4650-85c5-f4648729459b&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=cihr_irsc

We're very fortunate and proud to have our Cancer Care and Epidemiology (CCE) division's Dr. Bishal Gyawali on our team here at the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute. Dr. Gyawali is a champion for equitable , co‑founder of , an advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), a passionate and educator. Discover Dr. Gyawali's inspiring path from to :

From Fellow to Professor in Eight Years: Dr. Bishal Gyawali’s Inspiring Ascent at Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, Canada/Kathmandu, Nepal: It was exactly eight years ago that Dr. Bishal Gyawali arrived in Canada as a medical fellow, eager to learn but steppin

We’re proud and fortunate to have Dr. Bishal Gyawali on our CCE division / Sinclair Cancer Research Institute team. Newly promoted Full Professor of at Queen's University, Dr. Gyawali is co‑founder of , a World Health Organization (WHO) advisor, a and teacher committed to equitable, patient‑centered cancer care. Read about Dr. Gyawali's inspiring journey all the way from to :

From Fellow to Professor in Eight Years: Dr. Bishal Gyawali’s Inspiring Ascent at Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, Canada/Kathmandu, Nepal: It was exactly eight years ago that Dr. Bishal Gyawali arrived in Canada as a medical fellow, eager to learn but steppin

We’re proud and fortunate to have Dr. Bishal Gyawali on our CCE division / Sinclair Cancer Research Institute team. A newly promoted Full Professor of at Queen's University, Dr. Gyawali is co‑founder of , a World Health Organization (WHO) advisor, a clinician and teacher committed to equitable, patient‑centered cancer care. Read about Dr. Gyawali's inspiring journey all the way from to :

From Fellow to Professor in Eight Years: Dr. Bishal Gyawali’s Inspiring Ascent at Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, Canada/Kathmandu, Nepal: It was exactly eight years ago that Dr. Bishal Gyawali arrived in Canada as a medical fellow, eager to learn but steppin

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Bruce E. Elliott, of our Cancer Biology & Genetics division, on receiving a Queen’s Distinguished Service Award 2026. The award recognizes Bruce’s lifelong commitment to mentoring students, and colleagues and the greater Kingston Community.
Despite retiring 10 years ago, Bruce remains a committed educator and mentor and continues his involvement with local schools and the Learning Centre, helping to spread his enthusiasm for research.

Read all about this great honor: https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/university-council/distinguished-service-awards

Proud to announce our 2026-27 Sinclair Graduate Scholars in Cancer Research! 🎉 Congratulations to these 10 outstanding students & their supervisors. We’re honored to support their training & excited to see the meaningful impact of their projects.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026-27 Sinclair Graduate Scholars on their achievements and the promising contributions they will make to cancer research!

“Participating in the Impact Ratings has helped Queen’s articulate and expand the ways we contribute to the global good. This recognition is not just about our position in the rankings, but about highlighting and strengthening the work being done at Queen’s to build a more sustainable and equitable future.” – Dr. Patrick Deane, Principal

Learn more about how Queen’s is 4th in the world and 1st in Canada in Times Higher Education's Sustainability Impact Ratings ➡️ https://direc.to/oDFD

🏆 Kingston is one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2026—the ONLY Canadian city recognized! Proud to be part of this thriving, innovative, connected, & sustainable community here in 🌟

Could an exercise regime prevent leukemia? Dr. Sheela Abraham of our CBG division and team at Queen's University McGill University University of Toronto are exploring this biological mystery. Supported by a 5-year -ICR Canadian Institutes of Health Research Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention Team Grant, their research could make a lasting impact on public health and clinical care!!!

Understanding the role of exercise in preventing leukemia We know exercise affects cancer outcomes, but we don’t fully understand why. The answer may be written in the language of cells. Researchers have been saying for decades that exercise is good for our health. Studies show structured physical activity can reduce the risk of developing some cancers, ...