This event is intended for clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals.
Speaker
Sonia Anand, MD
Associate Vice-President
Global Health
Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology Director
Chanchlani Research Centre
Director
Vascular Medicine Fellowship Program
Senior Scientist
Population Health Research Institute
Canada Research Chair
Ethnic Diversity and Cardiovascular Disease Heart and Stroke Chair in Population Health
Topic
Endowed lecture: Reclaiming Our Hearts; What Places South Asians at Risk of Heart Disease and What Can We Do About It?
This lecture explores the distinctive health challenges faced by South Asians populations, focusing on cardiovascular health and its modifiable risk factors. Dr. Anand shares medical research alongside her personal experiences, offering insights into the intersection of cultural, genetic, and lifestyle factors within South Asians that elevate disease risk.
Location
Centre Auditorium H-2367 and virtually (Zoom).
Cost
Free.
Registration
Required.