Join us for this new edition of the Ottawa Cardiovascular Research Day, a landmark celebration of the region’s leadership in cardiovascular science. This event features dynamic oral presentations and interactive poster sessions, providing an exceptional platform for trainees to showcase their innovative research and connect with leading faculty and peers.
- Date: May 8, 2026
- Time: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: 40 Ruskin St. (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)
Program
Keynote Speaker
Professor of Medicine
Director, BMS Graduate Program
University of California San Diego
Bench to Business to Bedside: A Journey Into Developing Precision Therapies for Genetic Heart Disease
Inspired by personal experience, Dr. Sheikh's keynote will highlight how bench science, entrepreneurship and gene therapy can transform care for patients with inherited heart disease.
Watch Dr. Sheikh's Presentation »
Institute Awards
- Ottawa Cardiovascular Region Trainee of the Year - Dominique Boucher, MD/ PhD Candidate
- EDI in Research - Trainee Award - Lisa-Marie Maukel, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow
- Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence - Deyanira Hernandez Sanchez, PhD Candidate
These awards recognize outstanding research students and fellows contributing to cardiovascular research in the Ottawa Region.
Presentation award recipients
- Capital BioVentures Innovation Award Recipient: Salah Hussein Aly, BSc Candidate
- Capital BioVentures Innovation Award – Runner Up Recipient: Saif Rjaibi, PhD Candidate
Basic Science Awards
- Dr. Yves Marcel Award for the Best Basic Science Oral Presentation: Noor Ghadie, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow
- Honourable Mention – Basic Science Oral Presentation: Ali Abdalbari, MSc Candidate
Best Basic Science Poster
- Jerry Wang, PhD Candidate
- Honourable Mention: Anastasia Fahlman, MSc Candidate
Clinical Science/Bio‑behavioural and Population Health Awards
- Howard & Doris Polk Award for the Best Clinical Science / Bio‑behavioural & Population Health Oral Presentation: Sara Siddiqi, PhD Candidate
- Honourable Mention – Clinical Science Oral Presentation: Tzlil Grinberg, MD, Clinical Research Fellow
Best Clinical Science/Bio‑behavioural and Population Health Poster
- David Nelson, MD, Cardiology Resident
- Honourable Mention – Clinical Science Poster: Faisal Ahmed, Medical Student
Patients’ Choice – Best Staff Poster Award Recipient
- Alyssa Verebes‑Budge, Registered Nurse