Watching the @bluejays.com this week has been exciting, but is it impacting your heart heath? Hear from Dr. Mali Worme from the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre to learn more as we gear up for Game 6! #GoJaysGo #Toronto #HeartHealth π
               
            
            
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            This #WorldStrokeDay, weβre shining a light on the amazing TRCHR scientists and clinicians exploring the heart-brain connection through projects like  #UNEARTHCVD, helping us understand how stroke and heart failure are connectedβ€οΈπ§ 
               
            
            
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            Congratulations to Robert Lau, TRCHR Trainee working with Dr. Husain and Dr. Honjo, for winning the Basic Science Trainee Award at the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Congress this past weekend! π
               
            
            
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            Don't miss this amazing event hosted by 
@skcardprecisionmed.bsky.social 
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                Unravelling the heart-brain connection | Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
                Ted Rogers Chair in Heart Function Outcomes Dr. Douglas Lee leads new Heart-Brain Connection $3 million IMPACT Award project
            
        
    
    
            Every 5 minutes, a Canadian dies from heart, stroke, or vascular cognitive disease, yet the heartβbrain link remains a mystery.
This week, weβre spotlighting #UNEARTHCVD as Drs. Lee & Saposnik share new findings at  
@WorldStrokeOrg
 Congress. Learn more: tedrogersresearch.ca/2022/09/unra...
               
            
            
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            π Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 #ECHOPITCH! We're excited to announce that Yellowbird Diagnostics have secured $250K in funding to advance their innovation in cardiovascular health.
Congratulations to all the start-ups who made it to pitch yesterday, we're so inspired! π
               
            
            
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            Tomorrowβs the big day!! 
Meet the judges whoβll decide which startup wins $250K at ECHO PITCH. We canβt wait to hear their insights β and see who claims the prize! π
               
            
            
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                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...
            
        
    
    
            Living with heart failure can take a toll physically and mentallyβ€οΈπ§ 
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
               
            
            
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            Meet Yellowbird Diagnostics, a biotech startup developing next-generation imaging dyes that reveal early signs of heart inflammation. Learn how the ECHO program helped shape their journey, and join us Oct 15 for #ECHOPITCH 2025!
π Read more + register: tedrogersresearch.ca/2025/10/echo...
               
            
            
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            Mark your calendars and get excited for November 6 because 
HeartLinks is hosting their annual Craft & Bake Sale to support heart transplant research at @uhnresearch.ca 
Come out to buy a craft and a baked good to support an amazing cause! π«πͺ
               
            
            
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            Weβre excited to welcome Veronika Katsiuk to the TRCHR community! Veronika joined the @sickkidsto.bsky.social Cardiac Genome Clinic in August to lead patient recruitment in one of their studies, helping them continue advancing heart research. Welcome aboard, Veronika! #TRCHRCommunity
               
            
            
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            Meet Quthero Canada, a startup transforming heart disease treatment by reprogramming inflammation for regeneration. Learn how the ECHO program helped shape their journey, and join us Oct 15 for ECHO PITCH 2025!
π Read more + register: tedrogersresearch.ca/2025/10/echo...
               
            
            
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            What an incredible day at the 10th Annual Heart Failure Symposium! A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsor, @novonordisk.bsky.social, for their generous support in making this event possible.
Weβre so grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday. Stay tuned, photos from the day are coming soon! πΈ
               
            
            
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            It was so great having @uhncores.bsky.social at our 10th Annual Symposium! We're so grateful for the support and to be partnered with @uhnresearch.ca to advance heart failure research for patients across Canada and beyond!
               
            
            
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            This event is an accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. You may claim a maximum of 5.25 hours.
               
            
            
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            β³ Just a handful of tickets left!
The 10th Annual Heart Failure Symposium is happening in one week from today. This is your LAST CHANCE to join leading experts and peers in the field.
π Secure your spot today!
tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
               
            
            
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            This event is an accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. You may claim a maximum of 5.25 hours.
               
            
            
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            β³ Voting closes soon for the Best Cardiovascular Science of the Decade Awards! π«
Help us celebrate 10 years of groundbreaking research in cardiovascular science.
π Cast your vote at tedrogersresearch.ca/best-cardiov...
               
            
            
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            This event is an accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. You may claim a maximum of 5.25 hours.
               
            
            
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            Join our symposium β Session IV: Heart-Brain Dialogue: Mental Health in HF π«π§ 
Learn from our speakers:
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Dr. Samuel Sears (psychology)
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Dr. Douglas Lee (cognition and HF)
Register: tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
#HFSymposium #HeartBrain #MentalHealth #HeartReseach
               
            
            
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            π¬ Sensitive topics? Dr. Mikeβs got you.
Todayβs question: heart failure & libido.
β¨ Can meds lower sexual desire after transplant or with heart failure?
β¨ What can help manage this?
π See Dr. Mike's answers: ourhearthub.ca/sex-drugs-an...
#HeartFailure #AskDrMike #HeartHub
               
            
            
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            Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century 
π‘ AI & Digital Health β Applications in Healthcare 
Dr. Yvonne Bombard β Delivering Precision Medicine Digitally
Dr. Danton Char β Ethics in Healthcare AI
Dr. Etienne Richer β Global Genomics Perspective
Learn more: cardiacprecisionmedicine.com
               
            
            
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            π’ It's time for another #ECHO Spotlight, and this time we're interviewing Connor Haberl, founder and CEO at CardiAxis Medical. π«
πRead the full story: tedrogersresearch.ca/2025/09/echo...
ποΈRegister to join the LIVE pitch: tedrogersresearch.ca/echo-pitch/
#Startup #Entrepreneurship #HeartResearch
               
            
            
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            This event is an accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. You may claim a maximum of 5.25 hours.
               
            
            
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            Session III β #Cardiometabolic Crossroads: Inflammation & #Diabetes in HF 
Tune in for our two keynotes by Drs. Katey Rayner & Sumanth Prabhu, joined by Dr. Subodh Verma to discuss the complex interplay between metabolic & inflammatory pathways in HF.
π tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
               
            
            
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            β³ 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: 
π¬Basic Science 
π©ΊClinical Science 
π‘Translational Science / Invention 
Learn about the nominees: tedrogersresearch.ca/best-cardiov...
               
            
            
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            π¬ Talking about sensitive topics with your care team can feel awkward - and thatβs okay.
Dr. Mike tackles the big ones, like HF & sex:
β¨When is it safe to resume sexual activity after a heart transplant or with HF?
β¨Is it safe with a VAD?
π ourhearthub.ca/sex-drugs-an...
               
            
            
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            Check out #HFSymposium Interactive Workshop B: Meet the Editors. π
Learn from Drs. Silversides & Prabhu about what makes a strong manuscript, how peer review really works, and common pitfalls to avoid.
πRegister: tedrogersresearch.ca/symposium/
#Publishing #TRCHR #HeartResearch
               
            
            
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            ππ« Meet AllStent, an #ECHO finalist using #AI and digital-twin modeling to ensure the best stent fit for each patient's unique anatomy. Their TEVAR-Twin tech could set a new gold standard in vascular surgery.
πRead the full article: ow.ly/SyEM50WUtxb
#Startup #Entrepreneurship #HeartResearch
               
            
            
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            Cardiac Precision Medicine in the 21st Century     
π‘ Session: AI & Digital Health β Applications in Healthcare
Dr. Mark Friedberg β AI in Cardiac Imaging
Dr. Osami Honjo β 3D Printing in Surgery
Dr. Cedric Manlhiot β Digital Health & EHR Integration
Learn more: cardiacprecisionmedicine.com
               
            
            
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                                            Championing Cardiology. Advancing Patient Care.
The Ontario Association of Cardiologists (OAC) advocates for cardiologists and cardiac care across Ontario.
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                                            SickKids Cardiac Precision Medicine. Seeking to unravel the unique genome of every child with heart disease in an effort to deliver precision and timely care.
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                                            Senior Scientist, Associate Professor (@SickKidsNews, @UofT) | Focuses on the genetic architectures of complex disorders | Views are my own
                                     
                            
                    
                    
                                            Cardiologist β€οΈ| University of Toronto π¨π¦| Editor-in-Chief #JACCAdvances
                                     
                            
                    
                    
                                            Professor and Scientist, Department of Physiology and Translational Biology and Engineering Program. University of Toronto https://gramolinilab.ca/
                                     
                            
                    
                    
                                            Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai
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                                            Parent, scientist (zebrafish heart development), struggling athlete, lover of board games and RPGs.
                                     
                            
                    
                    
                                            Vascular Biologist @ University of Toronto