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Digital innovation for equitable access to high-quality heart failure care.
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📢 Interested in cardiovascular health & digital innovation?

Join TRANSFORM HF for a morning of inspiring research focused on advancing equitable heart failure care!

🗓️ Nov 28, 2025 | 8:30AM–1PM EST
📍 Campbell Conference Facility
🎟️ Save your spot: transformhf.ca/event/2025-f...
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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🫀 Interested in heart failure research? Join @transformhf.bsky.social for its 2025 Fall Network Event on Nov. 28!

Learn about research from the TRANSFORM HF community – covering everything from smart garments to cardiac care solutions co-designed with equity at the forefront.
Black Research Network: TRANSFORM HF 2025 Fall Network Event
TRANSFORM HF is thrilled to bring together its diverse network of clinicians, scientists, trainees, people with lived experience, industry reps,...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
⚾ 🫀 Even watching from the couch can get your heart racing! Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist and TRANSFORM HF member, shares insights on the link between sports excitement and a fan's heart rate. Take a look:
Blue Jays fans’ hearts are pumping hard as they cheer on the team in the World Series!

Dr. Mali Worme, cardiologist at UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, explains the physical impacts of watching a heart-racing game - and warning signs to look out for.

#WANTITALL
What being a sports fan can do to your heart rate
A Toronto-based cardiologist has measured the heart-pounding effects on fans watching the Blue Jays play in the World Series in the latest study to suggest that the stress of an intense sporting event can as much as double someone's heart rate. #baseba...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us for our 2025 Fall Network Event! 🍂

⏰ Nov. 28 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Campbell Conference Facility

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your network, learn from fellow TRANSFORM HF members, and shape the future of heart health, together.

👉 Register here: transformhf.ca/event/2025-f...
October 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Tomorrow’s the big day!!
Meet the judges who’ll decide which startup wins $250K at ECHO PITCH. We can’t wait to hear their insights — and see who claims the prize! 👀
October 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Living with heart failure can take a toll physically and mentally❤️🧠
Fear, frustration, and worry are normal parts of the journey, but supports are available. Learn how to care for your heart and mind this #WorldMentalHealthDay by visiting ourhearthub.ca/mental-health
Mental Health Our Heart Hub
Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is a vital aspect of overall health. How we think, feel, act, and make decisions all play a role in our mental he...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🫀 A big thank you to Dr. Husain for leading another insightful Heart Failure 101 session for our new CaRDM Eq trainees! Together, we explored the physiology of #heartfailure, emerging research frontiers & the importance of health equity in care.

CaRDM Eq is a NSERC CREATE funded training program.
October 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NEW workshop for patients, caregivers & family members with lived experience of cardiovascular disease!

On Nov. 18, join us with @uoft-tcairem.bsky.social for a session on building confidence & critical thinking when engaging with #AI related research.

➡️ Learn more: transformhf.ca/event/ai-res...
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Registration is OPEN for our 2025 Fall Network Event!

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your network, learn from fellow TRANSFORM HF members & shape the future of heart health, together.

🗓 Nov. 28 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Campbell Conference Facility
🔗 Register: transformhf.ca/event/2025-f...
September 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Catch @hearthealthydoc.bsky.social on @cramideas.bsky.social podcast discussing #cardiovascular disease prevention! 🎧👇
🫀 Heart disease isn’t just for the elderly—it’s showing up more in young adults, and lifestyle and stress are big factors.

We’re joined by Dr. Heather Ross, Head of Cardiology at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (UHN), to talk about why prevention matters at every age and what you can do today.
September 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🔔 Registration is OPEN for ECHO PITCH 2025! Be part of the excitement as 5 of the top #cardiovascular health start-ups compete for funding from a $250,000 pool.

📅 Oct. 15, 2025 | 3:00–8:00PM EDT
📍 MaRS Discovery District
🎟️ Seats are limited, secure yours today: tedrogersresearch.ca/echo-pitch/
September 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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⏳ Voting closes soon - have you cast your vote for the Best #Cardiovascular Science of the Decade #Awards?

Check your inbox & rank the top papers in:
🔬Basic Science
🩺Clinical Science
💡Translational Science / Invention

Learn about the nominees: tedrogersresearch.ca/best-cardiov...
September 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our 2025 cohort is back from On the Land!

Spending three immersive days at Gull Lake, participants had the unique opportunity to learn directly from Indigenous teachers, gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural, historical, and relational contexts that shape #IndigenousHealth.

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September 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🚌 🌲 TRANSFORM HF's 2025 On the Land cohort is headed up to Gull Lake for an immersive three days of cultural safety training led by Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle and delivered with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Happy learning! 🍂
September 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
📢 Calling #graduate students and early-career #researchers!

We're seeking an individual to lead the development of a white paper focused on the environmental impact of #AI in healthcare.

💡 Interested? Apply by September 15th: tcairem.utoronto.ca/news/call-le...
September 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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It’s normal to feel nervous asking certain health questions — but no question is off-limits. 💬

Dr. Mike answers some of the most common ones on heart failure & pregnancy: prevention options, pregnancy safety with HF, VADs, or transplant.

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#heartfailure #hearthealth
September 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Catch TRANSFORM HF Co-Leads Drs Craig Simmons & Heather Ross and our amazing patient partner, Todd Murray, at @trogersresearch.bsky.social's Annual #HeartFailure Symposium! 👇
🫀Don’t miss out on Session I of our 10th Annual #HFSymposium!

🎙️Drs. Mansoor Husain, Seema Mital, Craig Simmons, Heather Ross will host a retrospective & forward-looking discussion with a #PWLE perspective from Todd Murray.

🎟️Register: tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🗓️🍂 Save the date: Join us on Nov. 28 for our Fall Network Event!

We’re thrilled to welcome back our multidisciplinary network for a dynamic morning filled with research presentations & meaningful networking.

📢 Registration details coming soon — stay tuned!
September 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
👋 Welcome to the 3rd cohort of our CaRDM Eq program!

CaRDM Eq is training the next generation of #digitalhealth innovators to design for equity through technical training, professional skills development & experiential learning.

We can’t wait to see the ideas & impact this new cohort will bring!
September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Join us for ECHO PITCH 2025 and be part of the excitement as 5 inspiring #cardiovascular #startups compete for up to $250,000!

📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2024 (3-8 pm EDT)
📍 MaRS Auditorium – 101 College St, Toronto

Register to be part of the live audience! tedrogersresearch.ca/echo-pitch/
August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Can blood pressure estimation be made more accessible?

2023 TRANSFORM HF Seed Grant recipients Alex Mariakakis & Ken Christofferson's research looks at leveraging the microphone inside the everyday earbud for this purpose. Take a look 👉 transformhf.ca/advancing-ac...
August 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Now accredited! Don't miss out on @trogersresearch.bsky.social's #HFSymposium.

🎟️ Registration is FREE for staff from SickKids, UHN, and U of T, as well as patients and caregivers. Learn more 👇
Good news - our 10th Annual #HFSymposium is now accredited!

Join as we celebrate a decade of healthier hearts and bring together the #TRCHR community to discuss new research, engage in collaborative workshops, and participate in a social networking hour!

🎟️ tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
August 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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☀️ We had a wonderful time celebrating the 2025 cohort at the @transformhf.bsky.social #SummerStudent Symposium last week!

A big congrats to the winners of the 3MT competition! And a special thanks to the amazing judges and planning committee for making it a memorable day!

#HeartResearch #TRCHR
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
☀️ We had a great time celebrating our 2025 cohort at our Summer Student Symposium!

Over the past few months, 50+ students from @trogersresearch.bsky.social, TBEP & TRANSFORM HF have been working on a range of #cardiovascular research projects through basic science, clinical & translational lenses.
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Join @trogersresearch.bsky.social on Oct 1st for their 10th Annual #HeartFailure Symposium!

Expect:
💭 10-year retrospective & future insights
🎙️ Workshops, panels & social hour
🎟️ FREE for partner institutes

Register & learn more: tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/

#HeartResearch #TRCHR
August 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM