QCPU was established as a cost-recovery funding model. We provide Queen’s researchers with the experience and access to cutting-edge technology to bring their research to the next level. Currently, QCPU boasts 10 SuperUsers, defined as users who purchase service in blocks of 208 (SuperUser A plan) or 104 (SuperUser B plan) hours/year. We serve 24 research groups across 10 departments, 3 faculties and 3 universities. QCPU scientists have assisted or mentored over 60 trainees, including research staff, medical students, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and undergrads. QCPU has contributed to 18 publications in the past year. Additionally, we host 3 graduate student courses, i.e., BMED828, TMED801 and TMED811. QCPU is also home base for 5 Translational MEDicine (TMED) graduate students, 3 Post-docs, 2 QCPU research scientists and 2 Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) scientists.
QCPU embodies research excellence and will ensure that Queen's research is recognized internationally as a center for translational research. We welcome clincians and researchers who are looking for opportunities to collaborate, whether through our clinic or research center. Please contact QCPU to start your next steps to collaboration!
The team that helped create QCPU through CFI Funding
Investigator | Department | Specialization |
Dr. Stephen Archer | Cardiology | Mitochondria Dynamics |
Dr. Mark Ormiston | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | NK Cells and Pulmonary Hypertension |
Dr. Donald Maurice | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | Cyclic Nucleotide Signaling |
Dr. Christine D'Arsigny | Respirology | Pulmonary Hypertension |
Dr. Amer Johri | Cardiology | Cardiac Ultrasound |
Dr. Paula James | Hematology | Bleeding Disorders |
Dr. Denis O'Donnell | Respirology | Respiratory mechanics |
Dr. Diane Lougheed | Respirology / Public Health / ICES | Asthama and cystic fibrosis |
Dr. Alberto Neder | Respirology | Cardio-circulatory and respiratoty interactions |
Dr. Sean Taylor | Neurology | Autonomic Profiling |
Dr. Alastair Ferguson | Neurology | Autonomic control centers |
Dr. John Fisher | Respirology | Cardiopulmonary genomics |
Dr. Shetuan Zhang | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | Ion Channel Dynamics |
Dr. Evangelos Michelakis | Cardiology - University of Alberta | Pulmonary Hypertension |
Dr. Thenappan Thenappan | Cardiology - University of Minnesota | Pulmonary Hypertension |
Dr. Michael Adams | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | Pathogenesis of vascular diseases |