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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research – Trainee Award 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa‑Marie Maukel, Postdoctoral Fellow, recipient of the 2026 UOHI EDI in Research Trainee Award!
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Announcing the 2026 winner of The Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence

Congratulation to Deyanira Hernandez Sanchez, PhD Candidate
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Announcing the recipient of the 2026 Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year Award

Congratulations to Dominique Boucher, MD/PhD Candidate under the supervision of Mireille Ouimet, PhD whose research, leadership, and scientific impact have positioned her as a promising emerging investigator in cardiovascular medicine
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First-in-human trial begins for Ottawa discovery with potential to transform disease detection

Homegrown biotech and Ottawa Heart Institute begin human testing of next-generation imaging agent

Heart Institute expands “One Million Canadian Hearts” screening in the community

Early detection and partnerships at the heart of next phase to prevent cardiovascular disease
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50 years of heart: Innovation and teamwork transformed cardiac surgery

Innovation transformed surgery—but it’s the people who made it possible
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First brain–heart guideline calls for integrated care for heart, brain and mental health

Published in CMAJ, the new guideline integrates evidence from cardiology, neurology and mental health to improve care for patients with joint brain and heart conditions
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Ottawa Heart Institute, McGill University and uOttawa launch ARCHIMEDES to advance health research in Canada

New national health data platform gives researchers and institutions secure access to diverse types of health data to accelerate high-performance computing and innovation
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Ottawa Heart Institute among first to examine parenting with an early-onset heart condition

New research highlights need for family-sensitive cardiac care for younger patients

Heart Institute brings cardiovascular research out of the lab and into the community

Sharing is Caring is a hybrid event designed to make cardiovascular rehabilitation research accessible, practical, and engaging.