In Canada, heart diseases are the second leading cause of death each year. Every five minutes a Canadian dies from heart conditions, stroke or vascular cognitive impairment, yet it is estimated that 80 per cent of cardiovascular diseases are preventable.
To help combat the risks of cardiovascular disease, the University of Alberta has created the CardioVascular Research Institute (CVRI).This new research institute will help drive research discoveries through collaboration, strategic investment and research funding.
Check our website frequently for updates and seminars/events of potential interest under the Upcoming Events below.
Read more about the mission, vision and values of the CVRI as well as our governance structure and key partners.
Learn more about the impact of cardiovascular research at the U ofA and the resources being built by the CVRI.
Membership in the CVRI is open to anyone who conducts or participates in cardiovascular-related research.
Donate to the CVRI today and help support groundbreaking cardiovascular research and innovation that connects new breakthroughs to better patient care.
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Upcoming Events
Cardiology Divisional Rounds
Wednesday October 30, 2024
8:00AM
Title TBA
presented by Dr. Fernando Riesgo Gil
in-person: 2-193 Clinical Sciences Building
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Cardiology Divisional Rounds
Wednesday November 6, 2024
8:00AM
Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Lipid Disorders
presented by Dr. Liam Brunham
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CVRC Seminar Series
Thursday November 7, 2024
12:00PM
Title TBA
presented by Dr. Gavin Oudit
1-040 Li Ka Shing Centre (Oborowsky Degner Seminar Hall)
Cardiology Divisional Rounds
Wednesday November 13, 2024
8:00AM
"The first 3 months of the CVRI vision implementation"
presented by Dr. Evangelos Michelakis
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