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
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...
🫀 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...
🔔 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/
We were pleased to see our 2025 cohort form a tight-knit community through shared experiences & time outside.
Special thanks to:
🌱 Elder Mark Phillips for sharing his time & teachings
🌱 Our course leads, Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Sharon Tan
🌱 Our learners, who brought their open minds & hearts!
Special thanks to:
🌱 Elder Mark Phillips for sharing his time & teachings
🌱 Our course leads, Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Sharon Tan
🌱 Our learners, who brought their open minds & hearts!
September 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We were pleased to see our 2025 cohort form a tight-knit community through shared experiences & time outside.
Special thanks to:
🌱 Elder Mark Phillips for sharing his time & teachings
🌱 Our course leads, Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Sharon Tan
🌱 Our learners, who brought their open minds & hearts!
Special thanks to:
🌱 Elder Mark Phillips for sharing his time & teachings
🌱 Our course leads, Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Sharon Tan
🌱 Our learners, who brought their open minds & hearts!
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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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
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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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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🚌 🌲 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! 🍂
Happy learning! 🍂
September 11, 2025 at 4:41 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! 🍂
Happy learning! 🍂
📢 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...
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
📢 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...
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...
🗓️🍂 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!
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
🗓️🍂 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!
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!
👋 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!
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
👋 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!
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!
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...
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
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...
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...
The event featured a 3MT presentation competition on the students' summer research & an insightful panel discussion on early career pathways.
Congrats to the winners – 🥇 Jacqueline Zhu, 🥈 Nicholas Chan & 🥉 Branavi Hariharan – as well as all participating students for their incredible work. 👏
Congrats to the winners – 🥇 Jacqueline Zhu, 🥈 Nicholas Chan & 🥉 Branavi Hariharan – as well as all participating students for their incredible work. 👏
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The event featured a 3MT presentation competition on the students' summer research & an insightful panel discussion on early career pathways.
Congrats to the winners – 🥇 Jacqueline Zhu, 🥈 Nicholas Chan & 🥉 Branavi Hariharan – as well as all participating students for their incredible work. 👏
Congrats to the winners – 🥇 Jacqueline Zhu, 🥈 Nicholas Chan & 🥉 Branavi Hariharan – as well as all participating students for their incredible work. 👏
☀️ 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.
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
☀️ 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.
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.
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
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
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
Expect:
💭 10-year retrospective & future insights
🎙️ Workshops, panels & social hour
🎟️ FREE for partner institutes
Register & learn more: tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
#HeartResearch #TRCHR
We recently began a validation study with JVPLabs to assess the effectiveness of their novel device, measuring jugular venous pressure height in patients diagnosed with #heartfailure. The device will be tested against a gold-standard assessment before launching a four-centre clinical device trial.
August 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We recently began a validation study with JVPLabs to assess the effectiveness of their novel device, measuring jugular venous pressure height in patients diagnosed with #heartfailure. The device will be tested against a gold-standard assessment before launching a four-centre clinical device trial.
💡 TRANSFORM HF's Digital Hub unites world-leading #clinical and #research environments to help researchers and companies develop, test, validate and refine their digital #cardiovascular health technologies.
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August 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
💡 TRANSFORM HF's Digital Hub unites world-leading #clinical and #research environments to help researchers and companies develop, test, validate and refine their digital #cardiovascular health technologies.
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Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in #heartfailure can require frequent in-person visits, leading to healthcare-related carbon emissions. Dr. Michael Elfassy & team's research explores the impact of remote patient management-based GDMT titration on travel-related #carbonfootprint.
July 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in #heartfailure can require frequent in-person visits, leading to healthcare-related carbon emissions. Dr. Michael Elfassy & team's research explores the impact of remote patient management-based GDMT titration on travel-related #carbonfootprint.
Jacqueline is an Engineering Science student at @utoronto.ca, specializing in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Working under the supervision of Drs Azadeh Yadollahi & Darshan Brahmbhatt, her project aims to improve the detection of edema by integrating advanced signal processing techniques.
July 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Jacqueline is an Engineering Science student at @utoronto.ca, specializing in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Working under the supervision of Drs Azadeh Yadollahi & Darshan Brahmbhatt, her project aims to improve the detection of edema by integrating advanced signal processing techniques.
Jessie is a Computer Engineering student at @utoronto.ca, minoring in Biomedical Engineering. Under the supervision of Drs Sophia Yue Li & Susan Marzolini, she’s working on a machine learning model for early #heartfailure detection using body temperature gradients and heart rate variability.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Jessie is a Computer Engineering student at @utoronto.ca, minoring in Biomedical Engineering. Under the supervision of Drs Sophia Yue Li & Susan Marzolini, she’s working on a machine learning model for early #heartfailure detection using body temperature gradients and heart rate variability.
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Olena is a Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science student at Conestoga College. Under the supervision of Drs. Susanna Mak & Alex Mihailidis, her project focuses on the characterization of three-dimensional ballistocardiograph in relation to hemodynamic assessment of #heartfailure patients.
July 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Olena is a Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science student at Conestoga College. Under the supervision of Drs. Susanna Mak & Alex Mihailidis, her project focuses on the characterization of three-dimensional ballistocardiograph in relation to hemodynamic assessment of #heartfailure patients.
Kenda is a third year student at McGill University, majoring in Anatomy & Cell Biology and minoring in Chemistry. Working under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Weckman, her project aims to develop a novel, low-cost diagnostic platform for #heartfailure to improve early detection and personalized care.
July 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Kenda is a third year student at McGill University, majoring in Anatomy & Cell Biology and minoring in Chemistry. Working under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Weckman, her project aims to develop a novel, low-cost diagnostic platform for #heartfailure to improve early detection and personalized care.
Augusta is an Engineering student working under the supervision of Drs. Ofer Levi & Dan Franklin. She’s working on the development of integrated optical ultrasound sensors for photoacoustic imaging – technology that has the potential to improve cardiac diagnostics & real-time monitoring.
July 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Augusta is an Engineering student working under the supervision of Drs. Ofer Levi & Dan Franklin. She’s working on the development of integrated optical ultrasound sensors for photoacoustic imaging – technology that has the potential to improve cardiac diagnostics & real-time monitoring.
Today, we’re showcasing 2 of these students:
John is a Medicine student working under the supervision of Drs. Kieran Quinn & Timothy Chan. His research aims to reimagine palliative care for older adults with advanced heart failure by leveraging SGLT2 inhibitors to complement existing interventions.
John is a Medicine student working under the supervision of Drs. Kieran Quinn & Timothy Chan. His research aims to reimagine palliative care for older adults with advanced heart failure by leveraging SGLT2 inhibitors to complement existing interventions.
July 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today, we’re showcasing 2 of these students:
John is a Medicine student working under the supervision of Drs. Kieran Quinn & Timothy Chan. His research aims to reimagine palliative care for older adults with advanced heart failure by leveraging SGLT2 inhibitors to complement existing interventions.
John is a Medicine student working under the supervision of Drs. Kieran Quinn & Timothy Chan. His research aims to reimagine palliative care for older adults with advanced heart failure by leveraging SGLT2 inhibitors to complement existing interventions.
Calling all #trainees, #faculty members & #clinicians in our network!
On the Land is back — our #CulturalSafety training program led by Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Indigenous Elders & Knowledge Keepers.
🗓️ Sept 11-13 | Minden, ON
➡️ Get the full details & apply here: transformhf.ca/event/on-the...
On the Land is back — our #CulturalSafety training program led by Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Indigenous Elders & Knowledge Keepers.
🗓️ Sept 11-13 | Minden, ON
➡️ Get the full details & apply here: transformhf.ca/event/on-the...
July 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Calling all #trainees, #faculty members & #clinicians in our network!
On the Land is back — our #CulturalSafety training program led by Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Indigenous Elders & Knowledge Keepers.
🗓️ Sept 11-13 | Minden, ON
➡️ Get the full details & apply here: transformhf.ca/event/on-the...
On the Land is back — our #CulturalSafety training program led by Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle & Indigenous Elders & Knowledge Keepers.
🗓️ Sept 11-13 | Minden, ON
➡️ Get the full details & apply here: transformhf.ca/event/on-the...