Distinguished University Professor, University of Alberta

Paul Armstrong is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Alberta.He serves in a broad range of consultative, editorial, and research leadership roles. In recognition of his academic leadership, Dr. Armstrong has received numerous awards for scholarly and societal contributions. He publishes extensively, frequently lectures in national and international academic forums,and plays an active leadership role in the conduct of a number of ongoing cardiovascular clinical trials. He serves as an associate editor of Circulation: Heart Failure, a senior advisory editor for ...

B.Eng. McGill University M.Eng. McMaster University M.D. McMaster University Internal Medicine / Cardiology Université de Montreal PhD Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University Fellow Canadian Cardiovascular Soceity FCCS Fellow American College Cardiology FACC Fellow Royal College of Canada FRCP Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University Staff cardiologist, McGill University Health Centre Research interests: clinical research, cardiovascular epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, health technology assessment, medical decision ...

Professor of Medicine and Global Health (Adjunct), University of Toronto

Dr Chockalingam is clearly recognized for his leadership in building programs in Canada and globally for advancing noncommunicable disease research, prevention and policy. He has played leadership roles at five Canadian Universities, in government (Health Canada), research funding organizations (CIHR, NIH), and World Health bodies. His expertise in ‘social innovation’ is exemplified organizing large conferences with private/public sector funding. There are few Canadians who can boast of having had a more important and lasting impact on hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention. Arun ...

Professor, Atlantic Vet College, University of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Côté is a veterinary cardiologist whose distinctions involve teaching and learning, clinical communication, and interspecies comparative medicine. Dr. Côté’s clinical and classroom teaching have garnered multiple awards, including the prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. As the editor or co-editor of two major textbooks, Dr. Côté is recognized as a leader in internal medicine of dogs and cats. Perhaps of greatest relevance to the Academy is Dr. Côté’s work bridging human and veterinary medicine through pioneering collaborations involving echocardiography and interpersonal ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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, 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. ...