Dr. Alper Aydin is a Cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
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The kid was no more than 7, a scruffy little dark-eyed boy who was followed everywhere by his younger brother. For days, they’d set up just outside the Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, trying to make enough money selling drink boxes to survive. Like most boys his age, he couldn’t keep still, moving...
A patient partner is a current or past Heart Institute (UOHI) patient or caregiver who joins a project team or committee as an equal team member.
Rob Beanlands, MD, is president and chief executive officer of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). He was the formerly the deputy director general, Vered chair and head of the Division of Cardiology from 2012 to 2022.
In this article – our final of 2023 – we revisit the captivating physicians, clinicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, and the inspiring narratives that made headlines in The Beat this year. From the important first steps of groundbreaking initiatives in cardiovascular health...
Dr. Luc Beauchesne is a full-time staff cardiologist of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). He is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Our volunteers continue to support the mission, vision and values of the organization, and play an important role in the exemplary care of our patients, families and visitors.
The Behavioural Research Group focuses on developing and implementing systematic approaches to smoking cessation in clinical practice settings, promoting exercise and physical activity in patients with heart disease; and examining the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of different models of delivering primary and secondary prevention services.
The Berkman Library provides onsite research and reference services to staff and students of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).
With next-generation DNA sequencing and patient-tailored therapeutics entering the market and significantly transforming lives, the era of precision medicine is upon us. What exactly is this bold new approach, and why does it promise to revolutionize how we improve heart health and treat its...
Canadians are living amid an explosion of information and innovation thanks to significant advances in data science and technology. Capable of seeing patterns in big data that would otherwise remain undetectable by humans, finding the proverbial needle in the haystack is now not only possible but...
The Bio-nanomaterials Chemistry and Engineering Laboratory (BnCE), under the direction of Emilio I. Alarcon, PhD, is located in the Research Centre of University of Ottawa Heart Institute. It is affiliated with the Biomaterials and Regenerative Research Program in the Division of Cardiac Surgery...
Advancements in molecular biology and genetics are driving the demand for properly prepared and clinically annotated human biological specimens that yield valuable insights into the mechanisms and pathways of human disease. The UOHI biobank, created in 2013, is integral to the Ottawa Region for...
The Biomarker Identification and Validation Facility, under the direction of Peter Liu, MD, at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) offers a number of high quality immunoassay services to basic, translational and clinical investigators. We collaborate with regional researchers at the...
We provide planning and support for the adoption, installation, and maintenance of all medical technology, whether it is used for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, or for research.
David Birnie, MD, is a staff cardiac electrophysiologist, Vered Chair, and the division head of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. He is a full professor in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Ottawa, where he is cross-appointed to the School...
Outpatients of the Ottawa Heart Institute who need to have blood or other samples taken can do so do at the Blood Procurement Clinic each weekday.
The Heart Institute Board of Directors has standing committees that meet regularly between board meetings.
The Heart Institute's Board of Directors currently includes:
Kevin Boczar, MD is a cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.