TRANSFORM HF
@transformhf.bsky.social
Digital innovation for equitable access to high-quality heart failure care.
Be part of the community: www.transformhf.ca
Be part of the community: www.transformhf.ca
Designing for equity is at the heart of CaRDM Eq—our training program which aims to empower trainees to drive the next generation of innovation in #cardiovascular health.
📍 We recently visited CaRDM Eq trainee Rawad Alkallas at the Franklin Research Lab to see this work in action!
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📍 We recently visited CaRDM Eq trainee Rawad Alkallas at the Franklin Research Lab to see this work in action!
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January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Designing for equity is at the heart of CaRDM Eq—our training program which aims to empower trainees to drive the next generation of innovation in #cardiovascular health.
📍 We recently visited CaRDM Eq trainee Rawad Alkallas at the Franklin Research Lab to see this work in action!
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📍 We recently visited CaRDM Eq trainee Rawad Alkallas at the Franklin Research Lab to see this work in action!
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Join us in person on April 10, 2026 for the second Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care Update, a one-day conference for clinicians working across cardiac care!
🕗 8:30 AM–4:30 PM EST
🎟️ Early bird open until Jan 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: c4uconference.com
🕗 8:30 AM–4:30 PM EST
🎟️ Early bird open until Jan 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: c4uconference.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Join us in person on April 10, 2026 for the second Clinical Cardiology & Critical Care Update, a one-day conference for clinicians working across cardiac care!
🕗 8:30 AM–4:30 PM EST
🎟️ Early bird open until Jan 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: c4uconference.com
🕗 8:30 AM–4:30 PM EST
🎟️ Early bird open until Jan 31, 2026
🔗 Learn more & register: c4uconference.com
📣 Call for applicants! Lab2Market Discover Cardiovascular is a NEW program for #researchers, #clinicians & #trainees across Canada who are interested in exploring how to translate their research into impact.
📌 Tuesdays, 1–2:30 PM ET
📆 Feb 10 – April 14
⌛ Apply by Jan 21: www.lab2market.ca/discover
📌 Tuesdays, 1–2:30 PM ET
📆 Feb 10 – April 14
⌛ Apply by Jan 21: www.lab2market.ca/discover
January 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
📣 Call for applicants! Lab2Market Discover Cardiovascular is a NEW program for #researchers, #clinicians & #trainees across Canada who are interested in exploring how to translate their research into impact.
📌 Tuesdays, 1–2:30 PM ET
📆 Feb 10 – April 14
⌛ Apply by Jan 21: www.lab2market.ca/discover
📌 Tuesdays, 1–2:30 PM ET
📆 Feb 10 – April 14
⌛ Apply by Jan 21: www.lab2market.ca/discover
📢 🫀 #NewResearch! Optimizing heart failure care often requires frequent in-person visits, contributing to patient burden & healthcare-related carbon emissions. Research by Dr. Michael Elfassy and team explores carbon and travel cost reduction from remote patient management. 👇
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
📢 🫀 #NewResearch! Optimizing heart failure care often requires frequent in-person visits, contributing to patient burden & healthcare-related carbon emissions. Research by Dr. Michael Elfassy and team explores carbon and travel cost reduction from remote patient management. 👇
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New year, new clinical tool! 🚑
Meet the EHMRG score calculator, helping ER doctors quickly assess short-term risk in heart failure patients and guide safe discharge vs. admission decisions. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZONb... @peter-munk.bsky.social @transformhf.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
Meet the EHMRG score calculator, helping ER doctors quickly assess short-term risk in heart failure patients and guide safe discharge vs. admission decisions. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZONb... @peter-munk.bsky.social @transformhf.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
Introducing The EHMRG Calculator
YouTube video by Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
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January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
New year, new clinical tool! 🚑
Meet the EHMRG score calculator, helping ER doctors quickly assess short-term risk in heart failure patients and guide safe discharge vs. admission decisions. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZONb... @peter-munk.bsky.social @transformhf.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
Meet the EHMRG score calculator, helping ER doctors quickly assess short-term risk in heart failure patients and guide safe discharge vs. admission decisions. Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZONb... @peter-munk.bsky.social @transformhf.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca
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📣 The #Climate Crisis and #AI for #Health
🗣️ Dr. Loïc Lannelongue
📆 Jan. 28, 2026 • 4pm to 6pm ET
📍 Hybrid
🔗 https://ow.ly/Lik050XII0S
#AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech #Enviro
🗣️ Dr. Loïc Lannelongue
📆 Jan. 28, 2026 • 4pm to 6pm ET
📍 Hybrid
🔗 https://ow.ly/Lik050XII0S
#AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech #Enviro
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
📣 The #Climate Crisis and #AI for #Health
🗣️ Dr. Loïc Lannelongue
📆 Jan. 28, 2026 • 4pm to 6pm ET
📍 Hybrid
🔗 https://ow.ly/Lik050XII0S
#AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech #Enviro
🗣️ Dr. Loïc Lannelongue
📆 Jan. 28, 2026 • 4pm to 6pm ET
📍 Hybrid
🔗 https://ow.ly/Lik050XII0S
#AImedicine #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech #Enviro
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A new study from the #UNEARTHCVD team is looking at how using a digital assessment can help assess cognitive decline in patients with HF. Hear from lead author Joann Varickanickal and read more: tedrogersresearch.ca/2025/12/expl... @uhnresearch.ca @transformhf.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A new study from the #UNEARTHCVD team is looking at how using a digital assessment can help assess cognitive decline in patients with HF. Hear from lead author Joann Varickanickal and read more: tedrogersresearch.ca/2025/12/expl... @uhnresearch.ca @transformhf.bsky.social
Looking to kickstart a research project or partnership? We're offering Collaboration Starter Grants to support TRANSFORM HF members in forming collaborations with new partners – within or outside our network – on early-stage projects.
🔗 Learn more: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
🔗 Learn more: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Looking to kickstart a research project or partnership? We're offering Collaboration Starter Grants to support TRANSFORM HF members in forming collaborations with new partners – within or outside our network – on early-stage projects.
🔗 Learn more: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
🔗 Learn more: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
🫀 From smartwatches and rings to medical sensors, digital devices are everywhere, and it can be tough to know what’s what.
Enter: Gadgets, Gizmos and Great Care with Dr. Heather Ross!
Learn how these different technologies support #hearthealth and how you can get involved: ourhearthub.ca/gadgets/
Enter: Gadgets, Gizmos and Great Care with Dr. Heather Ross!
Learn how these different technologies support #hearthealth and how you can get involved: ourhearthub.ca/gadgets/
December 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🫀 From smartwatches and rings to medical sensors, digital devices are everywhere, and it can be tough to know what’s what.
Enter: Gadgets, Gizmos and Great Care with Dr. Heather Ross!
Learn how these different technologies support #hearthealth and how you can get involved: ourhearthub.ca/gadgets/
Enter: Gadgets, Gizmos and Great Care with Dr. Heather Ross!
Learn how these different technologies support #hearthealth and how you can get involved: ourhearthub.ca/gadgets/
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Applications are open for the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0!
The grant provides $5K - $15K to support interdisciplinary research through professional development, research dissemination and other research-related expenses.
Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026 💡 buff.ly/Q4qhPiv #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
The grant provides $5K - $15K to support interdisciplinary research through professional development, research dissemination and other research-related expenses.
Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026 💡 buff.ly/Q4qhPiv #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Applications are open for the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0!
The grant provides $5K - $15K to support interdisciplinary research through professional development, research dissemination and other research-related expenses.
Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026 💡 buff.ly/Q4qhPiv #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
The grant provides $5K - $15K to support interdisciplinary research through professional development, research dissemination and other research-related expenses.
Deadline: Jan. 12, 2026 💡 buff.ly/Q4qhPiv #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork
📢 Our 2026 Collaboration Starter Grant Competition is open!
That's up to $10K awards to support new research projects and partnerships that advance heart failure outcomes through digital innovation & health equity.
⭐ Apply by Feb. 1, 2026: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
That's up to $10K awards to support new research projects and partnerships that advance heart failure outcomes through digital innovation & health equity.
⭐ Apply by Feb. 1, 2026: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
📢 Our 2026 Collaboration Starter Grant Competition is open!
That's up to $10K awards to support new research projects and partnerships that advance heart failure outcomes through digital innovation & health equity.
⭐ Apply by Feb. 1, 2026: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
That's up to $10K awards to support new research projects and partnerships that advance heart failure outcomes through digital innovation & health equity.
⭐ Apply by Feb. 1, 2026: transformhf.ca/opportunitie...
💙 Thanks to everyone who joined our 2025 Fall Network Event! We heard inspiring updates in heart failure research, from community-driven approaches to AI-enabled digital innovation.
A big shout out to our speakers, moderators, trainees & judges for an energizing day. Let's keep the momentum going!
A big shout out to our speakers, moderators, trainees & judges for an energizing day. Let's keep the momentum going!
December 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
💙 Thanks to everyone who joined our 2025 Fall Network Event! We heard inspiring updates in heart failure research, from community-driven approaches to AI-enabled digital innovation.
A big shout out to our speakers, moderators, trainees & judges for an energizing day. Let's keep the momentum going!
A big shout out to our speakers, moderators, trainees & judges for an energizing day. Let's keep the momentum going!
📢 Now OPEN: Lab2Market Discover Cardiovascular Program!
ECHO Discovery – our #entrepreneurship in cardiovascular research program – looks a bit different this year.
We’ve teamed up with @uoftmedicine.bsky.social to deliver a new Lab2Market Discover program focused on #cardiovascular health!
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ECHO Discovery – our #entrepreneurship in cardiovascular research program – looks a bit different this year.
We’ve teamed up with @uoftmedicine.bsky.social to deliver a new Lab2Market Discover program focused on #cardiovascular health!
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November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
📢 Now OPEN: Lab2Market Discover Cardiovascular Program!
ECHO Discovery – our #entrepreneurship in cardiovascular research program – looks a bit different this year.
We’ve teamed up with @uoftmedicine.bsky.social to deliver a new Lab2Market Discover program focused on #cardiovascular health!
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ECHO Discovery – our #entrepreneurship in cardiovascular research program – looks a bit different this year.
We’ve teamed up with @uoftmedicine.bsky.social to deliver a new Lab2Market Discover program focused on #cardiovascular health!
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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...
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
📢 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...
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...
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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.
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
🫀 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.
Learn about research from the TRANSFORM HF community – covering everything from smart garments to cardiac care solutions co-designed with equity at the forefront.
⚾ 🫀 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
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
⚾ 🫀 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:
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...
⏰ 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
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...
⏰ 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...
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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! 👀
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
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! 👀
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! 👀
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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
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...
ourhearthub.ca
October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
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
🫀 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.
CaRDM Eq is a NSERC CREATE funded training program.
October 10, 2025 at 6:42 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.
CaRDM Eq is a NSERC CREATE funded training program.
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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.
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
Catch @hearthealthydoc.bsky.social on @cramideas.bsky.social podcast discussing #cardiovascular disease prevention! 🎧👇
🔔 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/
📅 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
🔔 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/
📅 Oct. 15, 2025 | 3:00–8:00PM EDT
📍 MaRS Discovery District
🎟️ Seats are limited, secure yours today: tedrogersresearch.ca/echo-pitch/
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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...
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
⏳ 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...
Check your inbox & rank the top papers in:
🔬Basic Science
🩺Clinical Science
💡Translational Science / Invention
Learn about the nominees: tedrogersresearch.ca/best-cardiov...