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Cinq à Sept Research Talks showcase the powerful, personal stories behind the groundbreaking health research happening at Queen’s University.

The series spotlights innovative research with engaging, TED-style talks in front of an audience of students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. Talented researchers headline each Cinq à Sept – offering a unique, intimate view into the passions and goals that drive their work.

Cinq à Sept is inspired by the French tradition of gathering at the end of the workday. A reception following each Research Talk sparks connection and collaboration – an integral component of the new Strategic Plan for Health Sciences: Radical Collaboration for a Healthier World.

The Cinq à Sept is an opportunity to tell the compelling stories of our research – research that is changing the world," says Jane Philpott, Dean, Queen’s Health Sciences

Dr. Adam Szulewski, Dean Jane Philpott, and Dr. Madhuri Koti

Dr. Adam Szulewski, Dean Jane Philpott, and Dr. Madhuri Koti

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Dr. Madhuri Koti

Dr. Madhuri Koti

“Let’s talk about sex differences in cancer”

Dr. Madhuri Koti

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

Dr. Madhuri Koti is an award-winning cancer researcher who started her career unconventionally as a veterinarian. After studying the immune response in chickens to viral infections, her passion for immunology brought her to Canada to complete her PhD and further her research at the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute. In her fascinating talk, Dr. Koti shares how the immune system and sex differences influence cancer treatment and outcomes. 

Dr. Adam Szulewski

Dr. Adam Szulewski

“An ER doctor’s secrets for peak performance”

Dr. Adam Szulewski

Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Psychology
Program Director, Fellowship in Resuscitation and Reanimation Medicine

We often don’t think about ‘how we think’, but Dr. Adam Szulewski has focused much of his research career on just that. As a clinician scientist working in the emergency department of a busy hospital, Dr. Szulewski (a Queen’s alumnus) applies his research in cognitive overload to help people think clearly and successfully navigate high-stress, high-stakes environments no matter the situation.

Dr. Catherine Donnelly

Dr. Catherine Donnelly

“Neighbours helping neighbours age well at home”

Dr. Catherine Donnelly

Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy and Department of Family Medicine
Director, Health Services and Policy Research Institute

We often take the idea of community—and the health benefits of belonging to one—for granted. However, Dr. Catherine Donnelly would tell you that community becomes even more important to your overall health as you age. In her talk, you’ll hear about her research exploring a simple idea that has spawned a movement helping older adults age well within their homes, among neighbours.

Dr. Steven Brooks

Dr. Steven Brooks

“Only the lucky survive cardiac arrest”

Dr. Steven Brooks

Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine

As an ER physician and scientist, Dr. Steven Brooks knows that every second counts when trying to save someone’s life—especially during a cardiac event. His research examines what happens in an emergency before someone reaches the hospital, and how to improve the odds of survival so it’s not largely based on luck. In his talk, you’ll learn about new strategies and technology that can provide fast, ready access to life-saving resuscitation and defibrillation for everyone.