Innovation, discovery, and humanity inspire the groundbreaking health research happening at Queen’s Health Sciences (QHS).
From bacteria to blood transfusions and cancer to cardiac arrest, our 2023 Cinq à Sept Research Talks showcased our researchers work to solve some of today’s most pressing health problems.
If you missed some of these talks over the past year, start 2024 with some inspiration and knowledge by watching and sharing some of these captivating videos and exploring some of their reoccurring themes (and, if you want to attend a Cinq à Sept event in 2024, request a ticket).
This year’s Research Talks sponsors were the William J. Henderson Foundation, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization (SEAMO), The City of Kingston, and Queen's Vice-Principal Research.
Innovation in Treatment
This group of talks explored new therapies, strategies, and technology being developed to help people live healthier lives and achieve better quality of life.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Dr. Steven Brooks
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine
Learn about new strategies and technology that can provide fast, ready access to life-saving resuscitation and defibrillation for everyone.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dr. Gordon Boyd
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Discover how we can help patients not only survive but thrive after an intensive care unit (ICU).
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dr. Jeannie Callum
Professor, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine Director, Transfusion Medicine
Learn about the innovation and engineering at play to ensure bleeding patients get the right blood they need in just the right way at the right time.
Humanity in Healthcare
These talks explored ways health scientists can better understand and support their patients' needs – and how some research lessons can apply to our everyday lives.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Dr. Eva Purkey
Assistant Professor and Health Equity Director, Department of Family Medicine
Hear a vision for how universities and researchers can partner with communities to improve peoples' lives and well-being.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Dr. Adam Szulewski
Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Psychology Program Director, Fellowship in Resuscitation and Reanimation Medicine
Learn how research in cognitive overload can help people think clearly and successfully navigate high-stress, high-stakes environments no matter the situation.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Dr. Catherine Donnelly
Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy and Department of Family Medicine Director, Health Services and Policy Research Institute
Explore a simple idea that has spawned a movement helping older adults age well within their homes, among neighbours.
Discovery Science
These talks explored scientific research that is breaking new ground and making new discoveries.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Dr. Prameet Sheth
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
Starting with the lowdown on our body’s bacteria and the crisis created by antibiotic overuse, learn how the discovery of a protein has the potential to treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Dr. Madhuri Koti
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
Discover how the immune system and sex differences influence cancer treatment and outcomes.