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Our congratulations to Dr. Derek So, winner of UOHI’s 2025 Global Impact Award

Dr. So’s sustained research and leadership in interventional cardiology have driven exceptional impact in cardiovascular medicine across Canada and internationally.
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Our congratulations to Dr. David Messika-Zeitoun, UOHI’s 2025 Investigator of the Year

Dr. Messika-Zeitoun is an outstanding clinician-investigator who is making an indelible mark for uOttawa, the Heart Institute, and Canada for his novel insights into the pathophysiology and management of Valvular Heart Disease (VHD).
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Gut molecule discovered that may help protect against type 2 diabetes

As diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people globally, the discovery offers promising new paths for treatment
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Our congratulations to Dr. Darryl Davis, winner of UOHI’s 2025 Research Innovation Award

Dr. Darryl Davis is recognized for his bold creativity and original thinking in cardiovascular research and innovation
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The 2025 Research Infosource rankings highlight the strength of research and innovation in Ottawa

The Ottawa Hospital / University of Ottawa Heart Institute ranked as the top research hospital in Ottawa and among the top 10 in Canada for combined research activity in 2023-24.
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Using AI to transform heart care: An interview with Dr. Christopher Sun

Dr. Sun and the Ottawa Heart Institute are harnessing AI to make heart care faster, fairer and more effective
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Landmark Canadian-led trial finds many atrial fibrillation patients can stop taking blood thinners

A new trial co-led by the Ottawa Heart Institute and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre shows that continuing these medications offers no added protection against stroke or embolic events compared with low-dose aspirin
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Heart Institute scientist advises on national report on research security and open science

Report explores how Canada can protect sensitive research while continuing to support innovation and open science

The whiteboard changing patient care: A simple fix with a big impact

Even the simplest tools can be transformed to improve care