March 6, 2025 - Laurentian University is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Tammy Eger to the role of Vice-President, Research for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. This decision reflects Dr. Eger's exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and remarkable achievements during her tenure.
One of Laurentian University’s most accomplished research leaders, Dr. Eger has played a pivotal role in advancing the institution’s vibrant research and innovation community. Under her leadership, Laurentian has seen tremendous success, securing significant investments from Tri-Council agencies and private industry, as well as forging impactful collaborations. During her time leading in this capacity, Laurentian University researchers faced unprecedented challenges and yet have continued to build momentum, as demonstrated by this sample of announcements from the past year:
- Laurentian Researchers Awarded $2.2 Million in Funding
- Spotlight on Research
- Laurentian University Receives Funding from the Province to Enhance STEM Education
- Sudbury Researchers Awarded NSERC Grants Totaling $1.1M to Advance Mining-Related Projects
- Five-year funding agreement reached between Vale Base Metals and Laurentian University
- Three Research Fellowships Awarded to Laurentian Faculty
- Two Faculty Members Awarded Atkins Innovation Fellowships
A Full Professor in the School of Human Kinetics, Dr. Eger has a distinguished career as the inaugural Research Chair in Occupational Health and Safety (2015–2019), co-founder of the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health, and co-developer of Ontario’s first mobile occupational safety and health research lab. She has published extensively, authoring over 65 journal papers and 120 conference abstracts and presentations.
Dr. Eger’s leadership extends beyond research. Over the past five years, she has guided Laurentian University through challenging times, including leading Laurentian’s pandemic response and serving as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor in late 2022. Her ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and dedication has left a profound impact on the institution.
“It is a privilege to continue to serve Laurentian University in this role”, said Dr. Eger. “I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, and research partners to implement the University’s 2025-2030 Strategic Research Plan. Whether addressing regional concerns or tackling global challenges, Laurentian researchers are making an impact through discovery, innovation and talent development”.
Laurentian University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lynn Wells, praised Dr. Eger's contributions: “Dr. Eger has been an exemplary leader who has advanced our research mission and strengthened our role as a hub for innovation. She has provided Laurentian with so much more than her portfolio would lead you to believe and was instrumental in my own on-boarding process. Her re-appointment ensures continuity and vision as we continue to grow as an institution.”
Dr. Eger's re-appointment signals Laurentian University's enduring commitment to fostering research excellence and its mission to serve as a cornerstone of innovation in Northern Ontario and beyond.