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Dr. Marc Ruel to deliver William W. L. Glenn Lecture during scientific meeting of the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA)’s Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia has selected Dr. Marc Ruel of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) to deliver the prestigious William W. L. Glenn Lecture during the AHA’s Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Dr. Ruel is

Heart Institute doctors recognized at cardiovascular congress in Montréal

Last week in Montréal, where cardiovascular healthcare practitioners and researchers gathered for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and Vascular 2023, Drs. Ian Burwash and Gary Small of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) were recognized with distinguished awards from the Canadian

Unlocking the power of collaboration: The promising future of a Canadian alliance of cardiovascular centres

Carolyn Pullen, BScN, RN, PhD, was out for her morning run when she had an epiphany that may change the future of cardiovascular healthcare in Canada. As CEO of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS), which represents cardiovascular healthcare professionals across the country, Pullen had been

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine recognizes Dr. Rob Beanlands with lifetime achievement award

The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) Faculty of Medicine has bestowed Dr. Rob Beanlands, deputy director general of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), with an award of distinction for lifetime achievement. The Lifetime Achievement Award honours an alumnus or alumna who has accomplished a

Heartfelt support: Bursary program to nurture cardiac nursing talent at the Heart Institute

OTTAWA, October 19, 2023 — The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation (UOHI Foundation) is proud and honoured to announce it has received a charitable gift of $1.5M from the Joyce Family Foundation to fund a nursing bursary program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). The

Dr. Marc Ruel reflects on 11 years as chief of cardiac surgery

Dr. Marc Ruel led as head of cardiac surgery at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) for 11 years. On September 15, 2023, his second mandate at the helm of heart surgery ended, and his successor, Dr. Pierre Voisine, assumed his role as the UOHI’s new visionary for cardiac surgery. Dr

Heart Institute scientist behind recommendations for use of non-invasive brain stimulation in stroke rehabilitation

Dr. Jodi Edwards, a scientist and director of the Brain and Heart Nexus Research Program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), and an affiliate investigator at Bruyère Research Institute, is the principal author of five innovative recommendations and a checklist to improve preclinical

Dr. Katey Rayner to receive award for outstanding contributions to blood vessel sciences

Dr. Katey Rayner of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute will receive a joint award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) and the Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. The Mid-Career

Heart Institute appoints renowned surgeon and researcher to lead Division of Cardiac Surgery

OTTAWA, September 18, 2023 — The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Pierre Voisine will be its next division head of cardiac surgery. Dr. Voisine succeeds Dr. Marc Ruel as of September 15, 2023. “Dr. Voisine will lead our Division of Cardiac Surgery with great

Attention visitors: Heart Institute updates masking requirements

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is updating masking requirements for patients and visitors effective September 11, 2023. Masks are required in all units (including patient rooms), clinics and waiting rooms. Wearing a mask remains optional in public spaces such as hallways, cafeterias, and