The University of Ottawa Alumni Association has bestowed Heart Institute Division Head of Cardiology, Dr. Rob Beanlands, with its Alumnus of the Year Award for 2020. The announcement came as part of the association’s virtual AGM held over the weekend. The Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award recognizes...
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In April, we put out a call on our website and on social media asking our surrounding community for donations of hand-sewn cloth masks. We sincerely thank everyone for their help. As mentioned in Sew Much Love for Ottawa Heart Patients: A Thank You to Our Community, we received thousands of donated...
We are moving towards universal masking when social distancing can’t be practiced. This includes our patients coming in for an appointment. During this pandemic, there is a shortage of surgical masks available to the public, which is why we are asking for your help. If you sew and have time, we ask...
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has confirmed Dr. Andrew Pipe of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for its Anti-Doping and Medical Commission along with six other members from across the Commonwealth. In a statement shared on the CGF website, Anti-Doping and Medical...
After a career spanning three decades, Dr. Frans Leenen is retiring from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Dr. Leenen was a clinician scientist and is internationally recognized for his important bench-to-bedside research in brain mechanisms contributing to cardiovascular pathophysiology. Dr...
Ottawa-based cardiologist recognized for national leadership in smoking cessation and cardiovascular prevention
Dr. Katey Rayner of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute will receive a joint award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and the Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. The Mid-Career...
Look back on a groundbreaking career that helped shape the future of echocardiography and patient care
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) has named Dr. Marc Ruel of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute its president for the next two years. Ruel succeeds Dr. Andrew D. Krahn. The transition of roles took place at the annual business meeting of the CCS, which was held as part of the annual...
The American Heart Association (AHA)’s Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia has selected Dr. Marc Ruel of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) to deliver the prestigious William W. L. Glenn Lecture during the AHA’s Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Dr. Ruel is...
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
Peter Liu, MD, was selected to receive the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI)’s 2020 Global Achievement Award. This prestigious award recognizes UOHI investigators who have made a global impact in their sphere of work. Dr. Liu is the Chief Scientific Officer/VP Research and Director...
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell has appointed Heart Institute cardiologist and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Peter Liu to the 2020 Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour. In a statement on the Government of Ontario...
Five-year mandate set to begin April 1, 2024. OTTAWA, January 18, 2024 — The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is proud to announce that renowned cardiologist and clinician-scientist, Dr. Rob Beanlands, has been appointed as its next president and chief executive officer. Dr. Beanlands is...
The Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Nuclear and CT Imaging (CNCT) has bestowed Heart Institute Division Head of Cardiology Dr. Robert Beanlands the 2021 Dr. Michael Freeman CNCT Annual Achievement Award. This award recognizes a member who has made outstanding contributions in their career to...
Data scientists at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) have developed and tested a clinical model to accurately predict the risk of death and unplanned cardiac hospitalization for patients awaiting heart surgery. Researchers believe their model facilitates patient-centered decision...
Congratulations to Dr. Lisa‑Marie Maukel, Postdoctoral Fellow, recipient of the 2026 UOHI EDI in Research Trainee Award!
The 18th Annual Ottawa Conference: State-of-the-Art Clinical Approaches to Smoking Cessation runs from January 23-24, closing out National Non-Smoking Week in Canada
The Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit tackles key health challenges affecting women