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Our Research, by the Numbers

Transforming the Future of Heart Health in Canada and Globally

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Research Areas

Three Research Areas, One Mission

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  • Prevention

    Reducing risk before disease begins through population research.

  • Treatment

    Advancing therapies and clinical care for better outcomes.

  • Recovery

    Supporting patients and families through rehabilitation.

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Capabilities

Program Capabilities

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Strategic Priorities

Shaped by 5 Strategic Priorities

Each goal connects research, training, and translation across our three-partner network. Expand each to see programs, leadership, and progress.

Foster & Promote World-Class Talent

Train, develop, and promote a diverse leadership of scientists, clinicians, engineers, patient partners, and entrepreneurs.

Target Causes & Progression of Heart Failure

Identify and address the underlying causes and risk factors that drive heart failure progression across diverse populations.

Create Precise Digital Health Solutions

Develop and validate AI-powered tools that bring precision medicine to heart failure prevention and treatment.

Enable Equitable Access

Ensure that innovations in heart failure care reach every patient, regardless of geography, income, or background.

Accelerate Application of Innovation

Bridge the gap between discovery and implementation by integrating new findings into clinical practice and policy.
Overview

About this Event

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  • Medical imaging and microscopy
  • Animal surgery and physiological monitoring
Our Partners

A Three-Partner Network

Agenda

Agenda

Explore All Research Areas
  • Session I: From Past to Present: 10 Years of Heart Failure Innovation

    Session I: From Past to Present

    In celebration of ten years, this opening session revisits the foundational research that shaped our understanding.

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    • Researcher Name, MSc
  • Emerging Frontiers

    Session II: Emerging Frontiers

    A deep dive into cutting-edge methodologies currently in trials.

  • Scaling Impact

    Session III: Implementation & Scale

    Practical strategies for bringing evidence-based protocols into community settings.

Collaboration Network

Our Research Network At A Glance

Network analysis of research papers published by TRCHR faculty. Node size reflects publication volume; edges represent co-authorship.
  • Fragmented Research Landscape

    Before TRCHR: Fragmented Research

    Prior to the centre’s founding, research efforts were siloed across institutions with limited co-authorship.

    • Lead Researcher, Dr. Sarah Chen, PhD
    • Co-Investigator, Dr. James Okafor, MD
  • Dense Collaboration Network

    After TRCHR: Dense Collaboration

    Following the establishment of TRCHR, co-authorship networks expanded dramatically, a 340% increase in cross-institutional edges.

  • Publication Volume Analysis

    Faculty Impact by Publication Volume

    Node size scales with publication volume. The five largest nodes each represent faculty who have published over 40 papers.

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Validation & Effectiveness

Common Questions

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    Key Requirements

    • Must be enrolled in an accredited program
    • Proof of residency required

    Learn more at trchr.ca for full details.

  • You will need to gather several documents before beginning your application.

    Required Documents

    • Government-issued photo ID
    • Training completion certificate
    • Reference letter from supervisor

  • Review timelines vary based on program type and submission completeness. Typically 4–6 weeks.

    Contact our team at info@trchr.ca if you have not heard back within 8 weeks.

Validation & Effectiveness

Common Questions

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Learn more

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    Key Requirements

    • Must be enrolled in an accredited program
    • Proof of residency required

    Learn more at trchr.ca for full details.

  • You will need to gather several documents before beginning your application.

    Required Documents

    • Government-issued photo ID
    • Training completion certificate
    • Reference letter from supervisor

  • Review timelines vary based on program type and submission completeness. Typically 4–6 weeks.

    Contact our team at info@trchr.ca if you have not heard back within 8 weeks.

Accreditations

Accreditations and Learning Objectives

Eligible attendees may claim credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

The 2026 Heart Failure Symposium is an accredited continuing education event. Accrediting bodies include:

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
  • College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Credits are awarded based on time attended. Participants are responsible for tracking and claiming their own credits.

This symposium is designed for physicians, scientists, trainees, and allied health professionals working in cardiovascular research and care.

What participants will gain:

  1. Discuss emerging tools, targets, and treatments in heart failure research.
  2. Evaluate recent findings in biological, genomic, and digital approaches to heart failure.
  3. Identify opportunities to apply precision medicine and equitable care models in practice.
  4. Connect with peers across clinical, research, and engineering disciplines.
Our Team

Meet the researchers

People who drive our research forward.

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  • Accepting Trainees

    Dr. Liam Okafor

    Pharmaceutical Researcher, Opioid Treatment

  • Dr. Liam Okafor

    Pharmaceutical Researcher, Opioid Treatment

    Dr. Liam Okafor investigates pharmaceutical approaches to opioid use disorder, with particular focus on medication-assisted treatment efficacy and accessibility in rural communities.

  • Accepting Trainees

    Dr. Priya Nair

    Community Health Division Lead

  • Dr. Priya Nair

    Community Health Division Lead

    Dr. Priya Nair leads the community health division, focusing on culturally responsive approaches to addiction treatment. Her research bridges public health policy and frontline clinical care.

  • Dr. Marcus Reid

    Senior Researcher, Addiction Neuroscience

  • Dr. Marcus Reid

    Senior Researcher, Addiction Neuroscience

    Dr. Marcus Reid is a senior researcher specializing in addiction neuroscience and behavioral pharmacology. His work focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying substance use disorders and developing evidence-based interventions for clinical practice.
  • Accepting Trainees

    Dr. Sofia Adeyemi

    Health Policy & Equity Researcher

  • Dr. Sofia Adeyemi

    Health Policy & Equity Researcher

    Dr. Sofia Adeyemi’s research explores the intersection of policy, equity, and addiction treatment access. She advises government bodies and non-profit organizations on harm reduction strategies and treatment funding reform.
  • Accepting Trainees

    Dr. Jane Smith

    Director, Clinical Research

  • Dr. Jane Smith

    Director, Clinical Research

    Jane is a leading researcher in cardiac genomics with over 20 years of experience.
Researchers

Committee Members and Researchers in This Program

Keynote Speakers

  • Dr. Jane Smith

    Director, Clinical Research

  • Dr. Marcus Reid

    Senior Researcher, Addiction Neuroscience

  • Dr. Priya Nair

    Community Health Division Lead

  • Dr. Thomas Ellery

    Clinical Psychologist, Trauma & Recovery

  • Dr. Sofia Adeyemi

    Health Policy & Equity Researcher

  • Dr. Liam Okafor

    Pharmaceutical Researcher, Opioid Treatment

  • Dr. Jane Smith

    Director, Clinical Research

  • Dr. Marcus Reid

    Senior Researcher, Addiction Neuroscience

  • Dr. Priya Nair

    Community Health Division Lead

  • Dr. Thomas Ellery

    Clinical Psychologist, Trauma & Recovery

  • Dr. Sofia Adeyemi

    Health Policy & Equity Researcher

  • Dr. Liam Okafor

    Pharmaceutical Researcher, Opioid Treatment

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  • Conference
    Thu 9 Apr 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care Update

    Join us IN-PERSON for the second annual Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care Update on Friday, April 10, 2026! A wide array of…

    Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4
  • Something Else
    Tue 14 Oct 2025 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    ECHO Pitch 2025

    Join us Wednesday, October 15, 2025 for ECHO PITCH, a special event where five top cardiovascular health start-ups compete for funding from a…

    MaRS Auditorium, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7
  • Conference
    Tue 30 Sep 2025 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

    Ted Rogers Centre 2025 Heart Failure Symposium

    We’re celebrating a decade of healthier hearts for this year’s HF Symposium. We’ll be bringing together a multi-disciplinary community of researchers, clinicians,…

    Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut St., Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R1
  • Conference
    Thu 20 Feb 2025 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care Update

    Join us in-person for the inaugural Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care on Friday, February 21, 2025! A wide array of topics relevant…

    U of T Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, 108 College St, Toronto, Ontario M5G 0C6
  • Something Else
    Wed 16 Oct 2024 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    ECHO Pitch 2024

    Join us Thursday, October 17, 2024 for ECHO PITCH, a special event where four top cardiovascular health start-ups compete for funding from a…

    MaRS Auditorium, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7
  • Workshop
    Thu 20 Jun 2024 12:30 pm – 5:45 pm

    2024 Trainee Day

    This special event integrates a diverse community of clinical and basic science trainees throughout the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research ecosystem.…

    BMO Conference Centre, 60 Leonard Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2R1

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  • Accepting Trainees

    Aamir Jeewa

    Section Head, Cardiomyopathy and Heart Function Program, Labatt Family Heart Centre; Associate Professor, Paediatrics, University of Toronto

    SickKids

  • Headshot of Alanna Evans, researcher at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research.

    Alanna Evans

    Research & Communications Specialist, TRANSFORM HF, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research & University of Toronto

    University of Toronto

  • Ana Carolina Alba

    Associate Professor, Cardiology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network

    UHN

  • Anne Simard

    Director of Strategy and Translation, TRANSFORM HF, , Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research & University of Toronto; Staff Scientist, UHN

    UHN

  • Headshot of Anthony Gramolini, researcher at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research.

    Anthony Gramolini

    Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Toronto; Vice Chair, Research, Department of Physiology, University of Toronto; Director, Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Specialization, University of Toronto

    University of Toronto

  • Headshot of Augusta Lipscombe, researcher at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research.

    Augusta Lipscombe

    Program Manager, TRANSFORM HF, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research & University of Toronto

    University of Toronto

  • Azadeh Yadollahi

    Scientific Director, Translational Biology and Engineering Program (TBEP), Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research; Senior Scientist, KITE Research Institute, UHN; Associate Professor, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto

    University of Toronto

  • Headshot of Ben Kim, researcher at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research.

    Ben McNair-Kim

    Scientific Associate, TRANSFORM HF, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research & University of Toronto; Scientific Asssociate, UHN

    UHN

  • Cedric Manlhiot

    Scientist, Translational Medicine, SickKids Research Institute; Rogers Innovator of Cardiovascular Precision Medicine, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research; William G. Williams Research Director, Cardiac Data Analytics, Labatt Family Heart Centre, SickKids

    Other

  • Chris Macgowan

    Senior Scientist, Translational Medicine, SickKids; Professor, Medical Biophysics and Medical Imaging, University of Toronto

    SickKids

  • Chris McIntosh

    Senior Scientist, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Research Institute, UHN; Associate Professor, Medical Biophysics, Computer Science, and Medical Imaging, University of Toronto

    UHN

  • Christoph Haller

    Staff Surgeon, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children; Staff Surgeon (Cross Appointment), Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital; Director, Minimally Invasive Congenital Heart Surgery Program, SickKids; Surgical Director, Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device Program; Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto; Project Investigator, Research Institute, SickKids

    SickKids

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  • Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association Focused Guidelines on Acute Heart Failure in Children.

    2026 | The Canadian journal of cardiology

    Aamir Jeewa, Ivan D. Florez, Carlos Cuello-Garcia, Nassiba Alami, Luis Altamirano-Diaz, Kathryn Armstrong, Jenna Ashkanase, Chentel Cunningham, Santokh Dhillon, Anne Dipchand, Linda Fazari, Lars Grosse-Wortmann, Paula Holinski, Michael Khoury, Kimberly Y. Lin, Joseph Rossano, Simon Urschel, Laura Zahavich, Paul F. Kantor, Jennifer Conway, Joseph Atallah, Holger Bucholz, Catherine Chant-Gambacourt, Frédéric Dallaire, Adrian Dancea, Anne Fournier, Kristen George, Steven Greenway, Derek G. Human, Jane Lougheed, Allison Mejilla, Jack F. Price, S. Lucy Roche, Lindsay Ryerson

  • Clinical Images: Biopsy-proven hydroxychloroquine-induced cardiomyopathy in an adolescent with systemic lupus erythematosus.

    2026 | Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.)

    Mastrangelo G, Levy DM, Nagy A, Jeewa A.

  • Limitations of ventricular assist devices in pediatrics: When one size does not fit all.

    2026 | JHLT open

    Lynch Á, Jeewa A.

  • Modifiable Health Behaviours in Children with HCM: Lessons from the Heart Health Survey.

    2026 | Pediatric cardiology

    Wagner MJ, Jeewa A, Pidborochynski T, Lemaire-Paquette S, Khoury M, Cunningham C, Dhillon S, Laroussi NA, Vaujois L, Dallaire F, Schantz D, Armstrong K, Mawad W, Bradley TJ, Conway J

  • From sudden stroke to heart transplant: unmasking restrictive cardiomyopathy in an adolescent: a case report.

    2026 | European heart journal. Case reports

    López-Guillén JL, Seed M, Dipchand AI, Jeewa A, Griesman J.

  • Revaccination of individuals with cardiac adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination: A Canadian Immunization Research Network study.

    2026 | Vaccine

    Piché-Renaud PP, Buchan CA, Burton C, Chapdelaine H, Jeewa A, Morris SK, Pernica JM, Pham-Huy A, Sadarangani M, Salvadori MI, Suresh S, Kafil TS, Cowan J, Top KA, Special Immunization Clinic Network investigators.

  • Explantation of durable ventricular assist device for myocardial functional recovery in children: A report from the ACTION registry.

    2026 | The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation

    Bhavikkumar Langanecha, Aamir Jeewa, Iki Adachi, Constantine D. Mavroudis, Muhammad Shezad, Mohammed Absi, Othman Aljohani, Shahnawaz Amdani, Scott Auerbach, Ryan Butts, Jonathan Byrnes, Chesney Castleberry, Jennifer Conway, Jonathan B. Edelson, Anna Joong, Sairah Khan, Steven Kindel, Sabrina Law, Angela Lorts, Lindsay May, Deipanjan Nandi, John Jerry Parent, Joseph Philip, David Rosenthal, David Sutcliffe, Hari Tunuguntla, Christina VanderPluym, Matthew Zinn, Matthew J. O’Connor, Kyle Hope

  • A Pediatric Case of Hydroxychloroquine Cardiotoxicity Leading to End-stage Heart Failure.

    2025 | The Canadian journal of cardiology

    Raj Lalli, Alyssa Power, Deborah M. Levy, Anita Nagy, Christoph Haller, Leonardo R. Brandão, Oshri Zaulan, Bhavikkumar Langanecha, Andrea Maurich, Aamir Jeewa