Journey to Re-envisioning Access to Health Data James is a licensed carpenter, quantum scientist and health-tech entrepreneur who is motivated by solving novel transformative problems. First joining as a partner in his family carpentry business, he built houses for 9 years until his strong interest in quantum physics led him to the University of Toronto. […]

Dear TRCHR community, We will be using our next Lab meeting time slot (Feb 23 4-5 pm) for a special session, to provide an update on the Ted Rogers Centre, following successful completion of our first 5-year International External Review in late September, and our related plans for a Strategic Renewal Process. This session will […]

Due to the high demand and interest, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is organizing a second expressive writing workshop in 2021. These workshops are for Canadian patients living with heart failure or heart disease. Being diagnosed with heart failure or disease can make you feel as if your world has turned upside down. […]

  Please join us for an ECHO webinar on Tuesday Mar 30, 2021 (11 am – 12 pm) featuring Tamer Mohamed (President & CEO, Aspect Biosystems). Tamer’s presentation entitled, "From Research to Commercialization: The Aspect Biosystems Journey to Bioprinted Therapeutics”, will feature an overview of Aspect Biosystems, its technologies and the story behind its success. […]

We hope you can join our lab meeting taking place on Tues Mar 30, 4-5 pm on Zoom: Drs. Dinesh Thavendiranathan, Kathryn Howe and Kate Hanneman will present on the subject of “Discovering Biomarkers to Detect COVID-19 Patients at Higher Risk of Heart Problems”. As well, Education Fund award winners Xavier Lee (U of T) […]

Please join us for an ECHO webinar on Tuesday Apr 20, 2021 (11 am – 12 pm) featuring Dr. Margaret Magdesian (CEO and Founder, Ananda Devices). Dr. Magdesian’s presentation entitled, "Scientific entrepreneurship and the need for new tools to achieve the UN sustainable development goals”, will feature an overview of Ananda Devices, its technologies and […]

Hello, Please join us for a Special Seminar from Dr. Michael McDonald, Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist. Seminar Title: Teaching the Heart and Timing the Beat Dr. McDonald, MD FRCP, is a cardiologist with the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre/UHN and an Associate Professor, Division of Cardiology, UofT. He serves as Director, Ted Rogers Centre of Excellence in Heart […]

We invite you to join our lab meeting taking place on Tues Apr 27, 4-5 pm on Zoom. Presenters “A novel cardioprotective role of type I interferon in hypertensive heart disease” Rysa Zaman PhD candidate, Epelman lab University Health Network “The Foundational Basis of Translational Research: New Approaches and Insights into Cardiovascular Medicine” Dr. Gavin […]

In partnership with the HeartLife Foundation, we are proud to host a two-part vision board workshop, facilitated by HeartLife member Manpreet Tutt. This collaboration aims to give voice and images to the lived experience of heart disease in a way that celebrates life. A vision board is a collage of words and images that represents a […]

The Canadian Heart Failure Society is bringing together a global audience for this exciting and interactive event focusing on the theme, Rebooting Successful Heart Failure Care in 2021. This year, the conference will be held virtually on May 7-8 2021. Who Should Participate: Healthcare professionals involved in heart failure care: Cardiologists (community & academic) Internal Medicine Specialists & Hospitalists Nurses […]