Queen’s researchers were awarded over $5 million from the federal government for research.
The University announced in a Sept. 20 news release it will receive $5 million of the $200 million investment from the federal government for research. This funding is part of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) the insight programs have been established to support institutions in conducting groundbreaking research.
“The Government of Canada will continue to empower them by providing the resources and opportunities to advance their groundbreaking work,” said Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry François-Philippe Champagne in a news release.
This funding will support advanced technology for studying the impact of radiation on energy production, as well as exploratory research into topics such as public law and the justice system. The JEFL is designed to provide vital infrastructure support, enabling Canadian researchers to stay at the forefront of innovation.
“By investing in their growth and development, we are reinforcing Canada’s leadership in global research and innovation and paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for everyone,” Champagne said.
Announced this past winter, Paul Kubes and Yanwen Zhang have joined Queen’s University to establish leading global research programs. Both researchers will receive $800,000 from the JELF to support the critical infrastructure necessary for their work.
Kubes, a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in immunoPhysiology and immunotherapy from the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute, is investigating how changes in immune cell biology affect the stability of the body’s chemical and physical state, aiming to decipher the complex immune pathways involved in cancer, infection, and chronic disease.
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Zhang, also a CERC, specializes in mechanical and materials engineering. His research focuses on the degradation of alloys in the high-intensity environments of nuclear reactors, to develop safer and more durable designs for these critical technologies.
“We are grateful for the funding from CFI and SSHRC which is helping our researchers advance all stages of their work—from supporting initial experimentation to acquiring the equipment that enables discovery,” Vice-Principal (Research), Nancy Ross said in the Queen’s Gazette.
The Smith School of Business will receive nearly $100,000 to support multiple researchers studying the business of online gambling and sports betting. Marketing specialists Ceren Kolarici and Ekin Ok will each be awarded close to $50,000 for their research.
Funding has been allocated to various research areas, including fine arts, humanities, science, law, kinesiology, engineering, business, and medicine. Notable projects include the Associate Professor and Queen’s National Scholar in Legal and Political Philosophy, Ashwini Vasanthakumar Transitional Justice for Everyday Oppression, which received $109,003, and Canada Research Chair in Public Law and Philosophy of Law, Grégoire Webber’s Exploring our Shared Human Vulnerability, awarded $58,700.
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