DoM receives $5-million gift to create endowed chair for cardiovascular research
18 March 2024
A new research chair in cardiovascular science in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry will help drive advancements in research and improve health outcomes for patients.
The establishment of the Canadian VIGOUR Centre Chair in Cardiovascular Science within our department, strengthens our commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership, as it will allow us to attract top-tier talent to our institution.
From left: Bill Flanagan (President, U of A), Narmin Kassam (Chair, Department of Medicine), Peggy Garritty (Chancellor, U of A), Paul Armstrong (Founder, Canadian VIGOUR Centre), Lorne Tyrrell (Canadian VIGOUR Centre Cardiovascular Health Foundation) and Brenda Hemmelgarn (Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry).