Latest research news and highlights

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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
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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
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Our congratulations to Evyanne Quirouette, winner of UOHI’s 2025 Clinical Research Staff Award of Excellence

Ms. Quirouette has been the driving force behind several major innovations in research operations for the Mir and Mullen Research Labs
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Our congratulations to Dr. Kelly Cobey, winner of UOHI’s 2025 Patient’s Choice Award

Dr. Cobey includes patients as valued team members and recognizing the powerful impact of combining science with the lived experience
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Our congratulations to Drs. David Birnie and George Wells, on behalf of the OCEAN Investigators, winners of UOHI’s 2025 Dr Robert Roberts Publication of the Year Award

The OCEAN trial, a groundbreaking international study co-led by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and McGill University Health Centre, provides the first evidence to address one of the most important clinical questions in modern electrophysiology