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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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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
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Heart Institute researchers to advance studies in grief, heart remodelling, genetics and inflammation
The Grant-in-Aid Program provides operating support for important, innovative research in heart disease and stroke
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Heart Institute joins research partnership to advance AI in heart care
The collaboration aims to develop and validate AI tools that support clinicians in making more informed decisions, leading to better outcomes for patients
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Heart Institute’s Dr. Peter Liu elected to the Royal Society of Canada for groundbreaking cardiovascular research
The election reinforces the Ottawa Heart Institute’s role as a global leader in combating cardiovascular disease
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Heart Institute secures over $8M to drive advancements in cardiovascular research
Funding supports innovative research initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for Canadians and people around the world
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Internationally acclaimed study finds better way to image the heart post exercise
Rob deKemp, PhD, MASNC, wins the Abstract of the Year at the 2025 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting in New Orleans
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Ottawa scientist spearheading national effort to improve heart health for women with diabetes
Erin Mulvihill, PhD, is receiving $2M from the Canadian Institute for Health Research for her HEARTWISE project
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Announcing the 2025 winner of The Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence
Congratulations to Yena Oh, PhD at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Oh is being recognized with the Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence for her groundbreaking first-authored publication in Nature Communications.