University of Alberta

Dr. Ross Tsuyuki was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada. His training includes: ? B.Sc.(Pharm.) from the University of British Columbia ? Residency at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver. ? Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the State University of New York at Buffalo ? Postdoctoral fellowship in cardiovascular clinical trials in the Division of Cardiology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (Supervisor: Dr. Salim Yusuf) ? MSc in Health Research Methods from McMaster University (Supervisor: Dr. Salim Yusuf) Dr. Tsuyuki is currently a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology), Director of the ...

Professor of Medicine, Montreal Heart Institute

Jean-Claude Tardif is presently the director of the research center at the Montreal Heart Institute, professor of medicine at the University of Montreal, and founder of the new University of Montreal Pharmacogenomics Centre. Dr. Tardif is a world leader in cardiovascular research and has made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of atherosclerosis and biomarkers to assess anti-atherosclerotic therapies. He has published 180 scientific articles in prestigious journals, written 25 book chapters, edited 2 books and given 280 lectures around the world. He holds the Pfizer and Canadian ...

Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Queen's University

President, Canadian Medical Association and recognized nationally as a leader in heart rhythm disease research, health policy research and medical leadership. He has made significant contributions to all of these areas. His work in medical fitness to drive is widely-cited internationally and he has led efforts in post-market safety surveillance of medical devices. As Chair of the Wait Time Alliance he led the development of national wait time benchmarks. Currently, as CMA President, he is leading the effort for a national seniors' strategy as well guiding the profession following the Supreme ...

Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto

Recognized internationally for his work inmolecular cardiology, Dr. Thomas Parker is the Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Medical Officer at Unity Health Toronto and Professor ofMedicine at the University of Toronto.His active research program has beenfunded for over 20 years by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and theHeart and Stroke Foundation and provides novel insights into molecules thatcontrol cardiac repair and recovery following heart attacks. He has actively promotedthe translation of this research into a clinical environment and his work isnow being ...

Professor, McGill University

Dr. Ariane Marelli MD MPH, Professor of Medicine. She is a senior Clinician Scientist and Research Director at the McGill University Health Center’s Adult Unit for Congenital Heart Disease and the Research Institute where she leads the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program. She is internationally recognized for her work and innovative methods in health services research for congenital heart disease. She promotes quality of care for patients with chronic disease conditions impacting policy in Canada and in the U.S for specialized care delivery in patients with lifespan conditions. ...

Dr. Levin is former Vice-Principal for Health Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University, and a Professor of McGill’s Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division. He has been past President of the New York and Heritage affiliates of the American Heart Association as well as President of the Council of Deans of the Faculties of Medicine of Quebec. Prior to his McGill appointment in September 2006, Dr. Levin was Vice Dean for Education, Faculty and Academic Affairs, Division of Cardiology at New York University School of Medicine. He has been awarded four patents, both for ...

Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology, Western University

Marlys L. Koschinsky, PhD, is the Scientific and Executive Director for Robarts Research Institute, Professor in the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, and member of the Senior Leadership team of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. Koschinsky's research is in the broad areas of atherosclerosis and thrombosis and focuses on the understanding of mechanisms of action of emerging risk factors for cardiovascular disease. She is an internationally recognized expert in the study of the cardiovascular risk factor lipoprotein(a), and is a well-respected ...

Self Employed

Larry Goldenberg is a dedicated surgeon and visionary leader who co-founded the Prostate Centre at VGH, the largest and most comprehensive prostate-specific research and treatment facility in Canada. An internationally renowned clinician and researcher, he was a pioneer in the use of intermittent hormone withdrawal, which is now considered a standard treatment option. He also developed a low dose antiandrogen/DES protocol that was the principal therapy used in BC for advanced prostate cancer until the mid-90's. His work has led to numerous clinical trials, with the promise of bringing ...

Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto

John Floras is Professor of Medicine in the Divisionof Cardiology, University of Toronto. From 2004 to 2018 he held theCanada Research Chair (Tier 1) inIntegrative Cardiovascular Biology. He pursues innovative patient-oriented translational research into circulatory and cardiac control mechanisms withtherapeutic implications for conditions as diverse as hypertension, heart andkidney failure, diabetes and sleep apnea. Regarded internationally as a leadingexpert on hypertension, Dr. Floras has also broken new ground withcollaborative work on the prevalence of obstructive and central sleep apnea ...

Professor of Medicine; Cardiologist, University of Alberta

Dr. Ezekowitz has demonstrated a clear passion and commitment to advance academic health sciences. His research and clinical focus is on the care of patients with heart failure (a major cause of morbidity and mortality in North America). He is internationally recognized for conducting high quality clinical research on heart failure involving interdisciplinary research teams that include the full spectrum of scientists from discovery-based through population health-based researchers. He works closely with NGOs, specialty societies, and health systems in Alberta, in Canada, and elsewhere to ...