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Heart Institute establishes world’s first centre of excellence for rare cardiac conditions

Rare cardiac conditions may not be as rare as previously thought, posing a growing concern for medical professionals. OTTAWA, January 23, 2024 – The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has launched the Canadian Centre for Rare Cardiac Conditions (CCRCC), the world’s first international

Dr. Rob Beanlands to become Heart Institute’s next president and chief executive officer

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

Heart Institute saddened by the passing of Canadian scientist and innovator, Dr. Tofy Mussivand

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

Beating strong: A look back at the year’s heart health headlines

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

Ottawa Public Health and local hospitals urge residents to get their updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines

December 14, 2023 – Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and local hospitals including: The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, CHEO, Bruyère, The Royal and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are urging eligible residents, especially those at higher risk, to receive their

Research Infosource rankings highlight strength of research and innovation in Ottawa

The 2023 Research Infosource rankings highlight a strong research and innovation sector in Ottawa, with five local hospitals, two universities, two colleges and multiple corporations making the list of the top institutions in Canada for research and development. The Ottawa Hospital / University of

Heart Institute welcomes cardiac surgeon, cardiologist to world-class healthcare team

OTTAWA, November 28, 2023 - Cardiac surgeon Dr. Hugo Monteiro Neder Issa and cardiologist Dr. Hanh Nguyen have joined their respective teams in the divisions of cardiac surgery and cardiology at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). Dr. Hugo Monteiro Neder Issa Dr. Hugo Monteiro Neder

Recognized for lifelong achievement, Dr. Terrence Ruddy shines light back on others

On a night when much of the healthcare community was shining its spotlight on him, Dr. Terrence Ruddy, an internationally renowned clinician-scientist and a leader in cardiovascular nuclear medicine, was emphatic about shining that light back on others. “The success of a racecar driver is not solely

Researchers find non-compliance with Canadian clinical trial registration and reporting best practices

An analysis of more than 6,700 clinical trials conducted and completed in Canada between 2009 and 2019 revealed widespread non-compliance in registration and reporting best practices, a new study led by researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has found. The research is

Heart Institute doctors, researchers honoured with uOttawa Faculty Member Awards of Excellence

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