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2024 UOHI EDI in Research Awards (Investigators and Research Staff)

UOHI is pleased to congratulate Irene Guzman Soto, PhD (Research Staff) and David Messika-Zeitoun, MD (Investigator) as the recipients of the 2024 UOHI EDI in Research Awards. These awards recognize investigators and staff who are raising the bar for research excellence and thriving research environments.
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2024 UOHI Global Achievement Award – Benjamin Chow

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is pleased to recognize Benjamin Chow, MD with its 2024 UOHI Global Achievement Award, for his extraordinary contributions to cardiac imaging, clinical care and academics. Dr. Chow is an outstanding clinician-investigator, bringing recognition to uOttawa, the Heart Institute, and Canada through his impactful contributions to cardiac imaging on the global stage.
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2024 UOHI Investigator of the Year – Erin Mulvihill

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is pleased to recognize Erin Mulvihill, PhD as the 2024 UOHI Investigator of the Year. Dr. Mulvihill is a pioneer in the molecular control of glucose metabolism by gut hormones known as incretins.
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The 2024 Dr. Robert Roberts Award for Research Excellence

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is pleased to announce that George Wells PhD, David Messika-Zeitoun MD, PhD and Marc Ruel MD/Erik Suuronen PhD/ Emilio Alarcon PhD have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Dr. Robert Roberts Award for Research Excellence.
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Heart Institute researchers lead study exposing gaps in cardiovascular care access in Canada

Researchers recommend a unified framework to improve care for patients with heart disease.
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Research Infosource rankings highlight strength of research and innovation in Ottawa

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute and The Ottawa Hospital ranked fourth nationally for research activity among comparable hospitals
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Research is needed to better understand how anxiety affects heart patients

What we know about anxiety and heart disease is merely “the tip of the iceberg,” scientists say

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recognizes Heart Institute scientist for outstanding mentorship

Dr. Jennifer Reed is the 2024 recipient of the CSEP Mentorship Award in Honour of Enzo Cafarelli
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Diabetes Canada recognizes Heart Institute scientist for outstanding research

Dr. Erin Mulvihill is the 2024 recipient of the CIHR-INMD Early Career Researcher Partnership Award

New initiative to eliminate postoperative atrial fibrillation

The Heart Institute has played a pivotal role toward preventing a serious complication following open-chest surgery by helping launch Rhythm Biotherapeutics Inc.