Who We Are
- About Us
  
  The Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) was established in 1997 as the Canadian arm of the international VIGOUR (Virtual Coordinating Centre for Global Collaborative Cardiovascular Research) Group. The CVC is recognized for its pioneering research in …
  
  Vision, Mission, & Core Values
  
  Generate, translate and disseminate knowledge on novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular medicine acquired through collaborative research to enhance the health of the citizens of Alberta, Canada, and the world. Aligned with the University of …
  
  Faculty & Leadership
  
  The CVC Faculty are internationally recognized as Thought Leaders in their respective areas of interest, and they collectively represent a diverse field of clinical research. Our faculty are passionately dedicated to advancing the frontiers of …
  
  Collaborators
  
  The CVC has forged strong partnerships with a number of institutions and centres around the world in the pursuit of novel research directions and the advancement of cardiovascular research. The CVC takes great pride in …
  
  Training the Next Generation
  
  The CVC embraces an enthusiastic commitment to fostering a research environment conducive to disciplined academic inquiry, novel approaches to clinically relevant questions, and robust methodologies. We are pleased to offer research opportunities to undergraduates, medical …
  
  Annual Report
  
  We are pleased to share the 2022 CVC Annual Report! The theme of this year’s report – Patient Centered. Data Driven. – illustrates the many ways that the CVC’s extensive body of research utilizes data to …
What We Do
- Thought Leadership
  
  With their depth of knowledge and experience, CVC thought leaders are able to both understand and address the multiple challenges associated with the regulatory, financial and operational aspects of clinical research. Some key elements of their research-related …
  
  Clinical Trials Management
  
  With over 20 years of experience in clinical trial operations for Phase II/III/IV, registry, and investigator initiated studies, the CVC clinical trials team has the expertise and knowledge to deliver a high quality and well …
  
  Biostatistics
  
  Biostatistics at the CVC is a collective of applied biostatisticians with diverse training, experience, and practice. We collaborate with local, national, and international investigative teams by advising and applying statistical reasoning and methods to the …
  
  Population Health & Economic Outcomes
  
  The CVC Population Health and Economic Outcomes team is actively involved in examining population-level issues related to access, delivery, treatment, and outcomes of heart disease in Alberta and Canada. Health care administrative databases serve as …
  
  Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  
  The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) team at the CVC is working with large-scale population level datasets to uncover novel and actionable insights that can potentially assist clinical decision making. To this end, our …
  
  Core Laboratories
  
  ECG Core Laboratory The CVC ECG Core Laboratory continues to evaluate patient data into clinically meaningful findings that have real world relevance. Using quantitative data, the electrocardiogram (ECG) – a venerable but powerful biomarker – can …
  
  Business Operations
  
  The business operations group is fundamental to the organizational and financial underpinnings of the CVC. Our knowledgeable team provides expert service and oversees the negotiation and administration of agreements and contracts, budget development, financial operations …
Clinical Research
- - Clinical Trials
  - Population Based Research
  Clinical Trials
  
  The section has information on the trials that the CVC is currently working on, some of which are recruiting and others that are in the follow-up or closeout phase. If you are interested in learning …
  
  Population Based Research
  
  Below you will find information about the population based research projects that are currently underway at the CVC. Through the interrogation of registries and population health data, the CVC is steadfastly dedicated to our organization’s …
Publications
- - Publications Archive
  - Chronicle Newsletter
  Publications Archive
  
  A comprehensive online repository of publications from the CVC's faculty, staff, and trainees. The publication archive can be filtered by both year and author.
  
  Chronicle Newsletter
  
  The Canadian Cardiac Chronicle newsletter features information about the CVC's current trials, upcoming projects, research highlights, and other news and updates. Read the Fall 2023 Issue of the Chronicle Here Past Issues: Spring 2023 Winter 2022 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Winter 2021 Fall …
Programs & Development
- Canadian Cardiovascular Research Collaboratory (C3)
  
  Who We Are: The Canadian Cardiovascular Research Collaboratory (C3) is a virtual clinical research network aiming to blend two fundamental elements: Collaboration Clinical research laboratory The C3 provides opportunities for collaborative individuals to identify and study important unanswered questions …
  
  Scholar Program
  
  The CVC Scholar Program is a unique training initiative designed to advance research and further understanding of cardiovascular disease through the educational and financial support of the CVC. Trainees participating in this program will have …
  
  Clinical Trials Colloquium
  
  The CVC Clinical Trials Colloquium first began in 2014 when Dr. Paul Armstrong (CVC Founding Director) and Tracy Temple (Associate Director, Clinical Trials), brought together 13 Canadian investigative sites to help: Identify major impediments to timely …
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Staff Contact Information

Director's Office

Paul W. Armstrong, MD
Founding Director

Phone: (780) 492-0591
Email: paul.armstrong@ualberta.ca

Justin Ezekowitz, MBBCh, MSc
Co-Director

Phone: (780) 492-0592
Email: jae2@ualberta.ca

Shaun Goodman, MD, MSc
Co-Director

Email: goodman1@ualberta.ca

Padma Kaul, PhD
Co-Director

Phone: (780) 492-1140
Email: pkaul@ualberta.ca

Kris Reay
Executive Assistant to Dr. Paul Armstrong

Phone: (780) 492-0591
Email: reay1@ualberta.ca

Lisa Soulard
Executive Assistant to Drs. Justin Ezekowitz and Padma Kaul

Phone: (780) 492-0643
Email: lisa.soulard@ualberta.ca

Faculty

Kevin Bainey, MD, MSc
Faculty Member
Director, ECG Core Lab

Email: kbainey@ualberta.ca

David Collister, MD, PhD
Associate Faculty Member

Email: dcollist@ualberta.ca

Finlay McAlister, MD, MSc
Faculty Member

Email: finlay.mcalister@ualberta.ca

Roopinder Sandhu, MD, MPH
Faculty Member

Email: rsandhu2@ualberta.ca

Sean van Diepen, MD, MSc
Faculty Member

Email: sv9@ualberta.ca

Jason Weatherald, MD, MSc
Associate Faculty Member

Email: weathera@ualberta.ca

Robert Welsh, MD
Faculty Member

Email: robert.welsh@albertahealthservices.ca

Academic Research Group

Cindy Westerhout, PhD
Associate Director, Research & Strategy

Phone: (780) 492-9385
Email: cindy.westerhout@ualberta.ca

Wendimagegn Alemayehu, PhD
Senior Biostatistician

Phone: (780) 492-6435
Email: alemayeh@ualberta.ca

Emily Blagdon, MPH
Biostatistician

Email: eblagdon@ualberta.ca

Doug Dover, PhD
Senior Biostatistician

Phone: (780) 492-2442
Email: ddover@ualberta.ca

Saiful Islam, MSc
Data Scientist

Email: mdsaifu1@ualberta.ca

Sunjidatul Islam, MBBS, MSc
Biostatistician

Email: sunjidat@ualberta.ca

Sunil Vasu Kalmady, PhD
Senior Machine Learning Specialist

Email: kalmady@ualberta.ca

Vichithra Liyanage, PhD
Academic Research Administrator

Email: vichithr@ualberta.ca

Hena Qureshi, MSc
Senior Health Economist

Email: hena1@ualberta.ca

Sarah Rathwell, MSc
Senior Biostatistician

Email: srathwel@ualberta.ca

Anamaria Savu, PhD
Biostatistician

Phone: (780) 492-2674
Email: savu@ualberta.ca

Nariman Sepehrvand, MD, PhD
Research Associate

Email: sepehrva@ualberta.ca

Yinggan (Gray) Zheng, MA, MEd
Senior Biostatistician

Phone: (780) 492-2296
Email: yinggan.zheng@ualberta.ca

Business Office

Karen Mellor, CPA CMA
Associate Director, Operations

Phone: (780) 492-6474
Email: karen.mellor@ualberta.ca

Oksana Grant, PCP
Finance and Operations Coordinator

Phone: (780) 492-0622
Email: ogrant@ualberta.ca

Audrey Kyle, BBA
Administrative Coordinator

Email: akyle2@ualberta.ca

Ellen Pyear, MA
Communications and Business Lead

Phone: (780) 492-7783
Email: pyear@ualberta.ca

Clinical Operations & ECG Core Laboratory

Tracy Temple, BScN, RN
Associate Director, Clinical Trials/ECG Core Lab

Phone: (780) 492-1876
Email: tracy.temple@ualberta.ca

Kaitlynn Braulio, BSc
Regulatory Specialist

Phone: (780) 492-3789
Email: braulio@ualberta.ca

Lyndsey Garritty, BA
Clinical Trials Project Lead

Phone: (780) 492-3560
Email: lyndsey.garritty@ualberta.ca

Courtney Gubbels, BA
Clinical Trials Project Lead

Phone: (780) 492-1113
Email: courtney.gubbels@ualberta.ca

Eric Ly, BHK
Senior ECG Coordinator

Email: ely@ualberta.ca

Jodi Parrotta, MA
Clinical Trials Project Lead / QA-Regulatory Compliance Lead

Phone: (780) 492-0709
Email: jodi.parrotta@ualberta.ca

Kalli Renner, BA (Currently on leave)
Senior Regulatory Specialist

Email: kalli@ualberta.ca

Melisa Spaling, MEd
Clinical Trials Project Lead

Phone: (780) 492-4011
Email: mspaling@ualberta.ca

Monitoring Team

Corrina Boyd, RN
Monitoring Lead

Email: corrina.boyd@ualberta.ca

Valerie Carr, BN, RN
Clinical Research Associate

Email: vcarr@ualberta.ca

Carlene Morrison
Clinical Research Associate

Email: carlene2@ualberta.ca

Dan Wales, BA
Clinical Research Associate

Email: dwales@ualberta.ca

Christina Williams, BSc
Clinical Research Associate

Email: cwillia1@ualberta.ca