Paul W. Armstrong

MD
Founding Director

  • Founding Director, Canadian VIGOUR Centre
  • Distinguished University Professor, Division of Cardiology, University of Alberta
  • Formerly Chair of the Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
  • Founding Director of TORCH (Tomorrow’s Research Cardiovascular Health Professionals), a Strategic Training Program Initiative
  • Founding President of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
  • Officer of the Order of Canada

Dr. Armstrong’s research interests include:

  • Development of novel methods to enhance clinical trial methodology
  • Cardiovascular implications of aging
  • Pathophysiology and novel therapeutic approaches of congestive heart failure
  • Diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, with emphasis on timely interventions