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It was the very uniqueness of the gene that first drew the attention of molecular biologist Patrick Burgon, PhD. “The striking thing about this gene is that it has no other family members,” he said. “That’s what drove my curiosity.” The gene is muscle enriched A-type lamin interacting protein, or...
Researcher Thomas Lagace, PhD, first came across the protein PCSK9 as a postdoctoral fellow, never guessing that it would become the focus of his career. While starting his post-doc at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, he was placed “kind of kicking and screaming,” as he put it, on a...
Participants at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s 25th Annual Research Day attend a research presentation. The program included more than 75 presentations in the categories of basic science, clinical science, and allied and population health. May 7, 2012, marked the 25th Annual Research Day...
First Nations people are believed to experience high rates of ischemic heart disease (IHD), a leading cause of death in Canada, and an important topic of discussion among cardiovascular and allied healthcare professionals attending this year’s Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) in Toronto. Dr...
From the beginning, our successes have been many and varied in shaping the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced, revolutionizing cardiac treatment and understanding, adding to the world's cardiovascular knowledge, and translating discoveries into advanced care.
“Do these genes make me look fat?” A new study suggests the answer is yes, and for the first time ever, scientists believe it is the genes that cause inflammation that are at fault. In a study published in Nature Metabolism, a leading academic journal covering a full-spectrum of metabolic research...
The second annual Ottawa Heart Research Conference convened on May 8, bringing together an enthusiastic community of scientists and trainees to share insights on personalized cardiovascular medicine. The theme was chosen in honour of former University of Ottawa Heart Institute President and CEO...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) is awaiting instruction from provincial public health authorities concerning the specific role this hospital will play in vaccinating the community under Phase Two of the government’s vaccine distribution plan. What we know: A March 5 Ontario...
In December 2010, McGraw Hill publishers released the 13th edition of Hurst’s The Heart, one of the essential texts in cardiovascular medicine for more than 40 years. This edition marks a major revision, with 19 new chapters and 59 new authors. Dr. Robert Roberts, President and CEO of the University...
In the film Minority Report, the police were able to see who was going to commit a murder before it happened, and then prevent it. Being able to do the same thing for heart attacks would be a major advance for cardiology—knowing who is going to have a heart attack and then preventing it from...
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has experienced continuous growth in the years since we first opened our doors in 1976.
Dr. Omar Abdel-Razek is a cardiologist with expertise in structural interventional cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). He is also appointed as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa.
Healing Hearts Together (HHT) is a relationship-education program for couples that aims to enhance couples’ relationship quality, and mental and physical health. The aim of HHT is to help develop emotional responsiveness and engagement between partners after one individual is faced with a cardiac...
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and able to fully participate in care, work, research, and learning.
If accommodation is needed because you are coming from out of town (but are not being admitted), or if family members or friends are accompanying you, short-term accommodation at the Interns' Residence is available.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa's Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 9.50...
The Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance is calling for action to address the critical gap in heart health programs designed specifically for women
The Acute Cardiac Triage Unit (ACTU) is an inpatient and outpatient area designed to provide care provision to cardiology and cardiac surgery patients. The goal of the unit is to assess, treat and educate patients to reduce readmissions to hospital and emergency department visits.