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.
Technological advances are transforming care, yet cardiac nursing remains deeply human
How the Heart Institute helped move rare cardiac care from the margins to the mainstream
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.
The Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance is calling for action to address the critical gap in heart health programs designed specifically for women
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.
Congratulation to Deyanira Hernandez Sanchez, PhD Candidate
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.
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
After nearly 50 years, the renowned cardiologist is hanging up his stethoscope
Catch highlights from the congress floor and more!
February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness about heart valve disease—its risk factors, symptoms, detection, and treatment
Ottawa-based cardiologist recognized for national leadership in smoking cessation and cardiovascular prevention
Look back on a groundbreaking career that helped shape the future of echocardiography and patient care
He reflects on the evolution of cardiac EP, the Heart Institute’s arrhythmia service, and the future of a specialty he helped build from the ground up
Dr. Peter Liu is chiefly responsible for uniting the Heart Institute’s research division on the hallmarks of teamwork and team spirit
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa‑Marie Maukel, Postdoctoral Fellow, recipient of the 2026 UOHI EDI in Research Trainee Award!