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.
Call for abstracts now open
All cardiovascular research trainees, residents and fellows in the Ottawa region are invited to participate.
Submission deadline: March 27, 2026, 11:59PM
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Keynote speaker
Farah Sheikh, PhD
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.
Institute Awards that will be featured:
- Ottawa Cardiovascular Region Trainee of the Year
- EDI in Research - Trainee Award
- Dr. Frans Leenen Trainee Award for Publication Excellence
Presentation Prizes that will be awarded:
- Award for Innovation: The most “innovative” pitch is awarded to an individual whose idea or presentation demonstrates exceptional originality, creativity, and potential impact.
- Dr. Yves Marcel Award for the Best Basic Science Oral Presentation
- Howard & Doris Polk Award for the Best Clinical Science/Bio-behavioural & Population Health Oral Presentation
- Best Basic Science Poster
- Best Clinical Science / Bio-behavioural & Population Health Science Poster