February 10, 2021, OTTAWA - The Ottawa Department of Medicine bestowed three doctors from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with important awards in science, education, and clinical innovation. Drs. Glenn Wells, Michael Froeschl, and Calum Redpath were recognized yesterday during a virtual...
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The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Faculty of Medicine has bestowed doctors and researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) with uOttawa Faculty Member Awards of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding career achievements. Mentor of the Year – Clinical Dr. Rob Beanlands...
Despite continuous improvements in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of patients with valvular heart disease, cardiologists believe heart valve disease represents the next cardiovascular epidemic. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is establishing an endowment fund for heart...
Rare cardiac conditions may not be as rare as previously thought, posing a growing concern for medical professionals.
This month, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) performed the first patient procedures in North America using a new technology that is expected to reduce wait times for ablations while making these procedures quicker and safer. The QDOT MICRO® technology – developed by Biosense Webster...
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) has named Michael Froeschl, MD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Program Director of the Year. The Program Director of the Year Award is presented annually to a program director who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing...
Vincent Lamontagne is rejoining the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, this time as vice president of public affairs and chief communications officer. Vincent Lamontagne led corporate communications initiatives for the institute from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Lamontagne spent the last four years as the...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is pleased to partner with the Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) to provide clinical oversight for its local Cardiac Sonography (Echocardiogram) Program. Dr. Steven Promislow of UOHI will assume the lead as the program’s medical director. In a release...
Physicians and researchers of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) were recognized for their contributions to cardiovascular health and care at this year's Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Ottawa, from October 27 to 30. Recognition Awards from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS)...
In a joint statement released last week, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and six other hospitals in the region announced the postponement of non-urgent procedures, surgeries, outpatient programming and clinics during the coronavirus pandemic. The Heart Institute is providing new information...
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the recipients of its Fall 2023 Project Grant program. Three University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) projects are receiving upwards of $1.6 million to advance patient care. The UOHI projects receiving funding are listed below...
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the recipients of its Fall 2022 Project Grant program. Three University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) projects are receiving upwards of $4.5 million. The UOHI projects receiving funding are listed below: Principal investigator...
OTTAWA, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – Despite the challenges imposed on hospitals in Canada and around the world by the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of doctors, surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) pulled off an incredible feat, successfully completing...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is growing our world class research team, and actively seeking recruitment of high-caliber Postdoctoral Fellows and research-intensive Clinical Fellows. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is one of Canada's most distinguished cardiovascular health...
Erin Mulvihill's research program achieves significant milestone A high-impact study led by Erin Mulvihill, PhD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute is published in the February issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a premier journal of the American Heart Association...
Two University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers Dr. Ruth McPherson and Dr. George Wells have made Clarivate Analytics 2018 list of most cited researchers in the world. The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence...
Two University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers Dr. Ruth McPherson and Dr. George Wells have made Clarivate Analytics 2018 list of most cited researchers in the world. The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence...
Two University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers will receive important funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for their projects addressing the wider health implications of COVID-19. Peter Liu, MD, the institute’s chief scientific officer and vice-president of research...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is saddened by the passing of Dr. Tofigh (Tofy) Mussivand, an internationally acclaimed and renowned scientist who passed away on January 7, 2024. For more than 30 years, Dr. Tofy Mussivand served as chair and director of the Cardiovascular Devices...
The Government of Ontario has named Mireille Ouimet, PhD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) a recipient of an Early Researcher Award. She will receive a total of $190,000 in project funding for atherosclerosis research. Ouimet will study innovative ways to remove cholesterol from...