The Beat Audio: Drs. Bob Reid and Peter Liu talk COVID-19 vaccines
Heart Institute scientist says “get vaccinated as soon as possible” In April, The Beat interviewed Dr. Peter Liu, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute’s chief scientific officer, about coronavirus variants and how they are changing the pandemic landscape in Canada. Dr. Liu then appeared on an
Milestones, memories, and mementos: Heart Institute marks 45th anniversary this May
OTTAWA, May 11, 2021 — It was 45 years ago, on May 11, 1976, that the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) opened its doors. Founded by visionary cardiac surgeon and researcher Dr. Wilbert J. Keon, what began as a department in The Ottawa Hospital has since flourished into Canada's largest
The Heart Institute turns 45
It was 45 years ago today, on May 11, 1976, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) opened its doors. In recognition of this milestone anniversary, The Beat is looking back at some of the UOHI’s most notable moments of the last four-and-a-half decades. Scroll through the timeline below to
Announcing the Ottawa Region’s Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year 2021
Congratulations to Adil Rasheed, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, selected as the Ottawa Region’s Cardiovascular Research Trainee of the Year! Dr. Rasheed is recognized for his exceptional productivity in research and outstanding leadership in the community. His postdoctoral research (under the tutelage of
COVID-19 variants are changing the pandemic landscape in Canada
With case numbers, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions all up, Canada’s third wave is proving more dangerous than at any other point since the pandemic began more than a year ago. It’s beginning to feel as though it’s the twelfth round of a boxing match and COVID-19 is bounce-stepping on fresh legs
Cardiologists warn about the risks of vaping
Two cardiovascular specialists review the latest scientific studies on the cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, and published by Elsevier. The authors, Arash Nayeri, MD, and Holly Middlekauff, MD, of the David Geffen School
Heart Institute’s OCEAN trial records significant enrolment milestone
A University of Ottawa Heart Institute-led research project recorded a significant milestone last month when researchers enrolled a thousandth patient to participate in the study. The Optimal Anticoagulation for Enhanced Risk Patients Post-Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (OCEAN) trial
The International Society of Hypertension honours Dr. Frans Leenen with Paul Korner Award
The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has awarded the ISH Paul Korner Award for 2021 to Dr. Frans Leenen of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. The ISH presented the award to Dr. Leenen yesterday during a virtual awards ceremony and presidential lecture. Dr. Leenen is a prominent
Non-invasive brain therapy research may enhance recovery for stroke survivors
Brain Canada announces $1.9M investment for Heart Institute-led research project with transformative potential. March 24, 2021 – The Canadian Platform for Research in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation project ( CanStim), co-led by Jodi Edwards, PhD, of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI)
A statement regarding Phase Two of Ontario’s Vaccine Distribution Plan
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