UOHI is pleased to congratulate Irene Guzman Soto, PhD (Research Staff) and David Messika-Zeitoun, MD (Investigator) as the recipients of the 2024 UOHI EDI in Research Awards. These awards recognize investigators and staff who are raising the bar for research excellence and thriving research environments.
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The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is pleased to recognize Benjamin Chow, MD with its 2024 UOHI Global Achievement Award, for his extraordinary contributions to cardiac imaging, clinical care and academics. Dr. Chow is an outstanding clinician-investigator, bringing recognition to uOttawa, the Heart Institute, and Canada through his impactful contributions to cardiac imaging on the global stage.
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is pleased to recognize Erin Mulvihill, PhD as the 2024 UOHI Investigator of the Year. Dr. Mulvihill is a pioneer in the molecular control of glucose metabolism by gut hormones known as incretins.
As we are currently receiving more snow, we remind residents that activities linked to snow shovelling come with some risks for many people, and that medical emergencies can be prevented.
Smoke from western Canada wildfires is impacting air quality across Ontario and Québec, among other provinces and territories. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued special air quality statements for multiple regions, including Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding areas.
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.
Announcing the recipient of the 2025 Ottawa Region Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year Award
Congratulations to Javad Heshmati a postdoctoral fellow at UOHI. He is being recognized for his exceptional contributions to cardiovascular research, particularly in smoking and vaping cessation.
Findings of a recent study show AI can quickly and accurately measure how well the heart is pumping during a life-saving medical procedure
Dr. Jennifer Reed is the 2024 recipient of the CSEP Mentorship Award in Honour of Enzo Cafarelli
Dr. Erin Mulvihill is the 2024 recipient of the CIHR-INMD Early Career Researcher Partnership Award
The 17th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation runs from January 24-25, closing out National Non-Smoking Week in Canada
The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit tackles key health challenges affecting women
Events throughout the month raise awareness, and fundraising initiatives support the life-saving work of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Researchers at the Heart Institute say a diverse array of tools can help people quit e-cigarettes
As diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people globally, the discovery offers promising new paths for treatment
Congratulations to Sumali Mehta, PhD Candidate, recipient of the 2025 UOHI EDI in Research Trainee Award! Ms. Mehta is recognized for her exceptional commitment to advancing equity in her community and globally through participatory research.
Experts convene to advance surgical techniques and outcomes in aortic valve repair
The collaboration aims to develop and validate AI tools that support clinicians in making more informed decisions, leading to better outcomes for patients
Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions announced at the Heart Institute new initiatives to reduce tobacco-related harm across the country
Congratulations Drs. Kelly Cobey, Mireille Ouimet and Heather Tulloch