We are pleased to share the 2018 Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) Annual Report. This year’s report highlights the results of our organization’s focus in 2018 and emphasizes our continuing commitment to enhancing human health through innovation and training the next generation of health researchers. Our staff and faculty have all contributed to this compendium and […]
We are pleased to share with you the Spring 2019 issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from CVC Co-Director, Justin Ezekowitz, considering the complexity of clinical research, and the importance of providing sophisticated answers to simple questions Recent updates from current and upcoming clinical trials An overview of key ideas […]
On behalf of the Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) and the Beyond 2018 (B2K18) educational program, we are pleased to share a Canadian Cardiovascular Society-accredited webinar series initiative that is being provided as an extension to the B2K18 symposium (held annually during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, most recently October 22, 2018). The 4th webinar in this […]
On behalf of the Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) and the Beyond 2018 (B2K18) educational program, we are pleased to share a Canadian Cardiovascular Society-accredited webinar series initiative that is being provided as an extension to the B2K18 symposium (held annually during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, most recently October 22, 2018). The 3rd webinar in this […]
On behalf of the Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) and the Beyond 2018 (B2K18) educational program, we are pleased to share a Canadian Cardiovascular Society-accredited webinar series initiative that is being provided as an extension to the B2K18 symposium (held annually during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, most recently October 22, 2018). The second webinar in this […]
We are pleased to share with you the Winter 2018 issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from Founding Director Dr. Paul W. Armstrong on the importance of reliable research and scientific literacy Recent updates from current and upcoming clinical trials Information about upcoming 2019 events, including ACC Rockies,the CVC Clinical […]
The CVC is pleased to announce the addition of two new associate faculty members. Dr. Sean McMurtry is a clinician scientist and Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiology. Dr. McMurtry is engaged in basic and clinical research projects studying coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, venous thromboembolism, and thoracic aortic disease. Dr. Roopinder Sandhu […]
On behalf of the Canadian VIGOUR Centre (CVC) and the Beyond 2018 (B2K18) educational program, we are pleased to share a Canadian Cardiovascular Society-accredited webinar series initiative that is being provided as an extension to the B2K18 symposium (held annually during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, most recently October 22, 2018). The first webinar in this […]
Congratulations to the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES team on the publication of Alirocumab and Cardiovascular Outcomes after Acute Coronary Syndrome in The New England Journal of Medicine. The ODYSSEY OUTCOMES clinical trial sought to determine whether alirocumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody to proprotein convertase subtilisin–kexin type 9 (PCSK9), would improve cardiovascular outcomes after an acute coronary […]
The CVC is pleased to share that our organization’s Founding Director, Dr. Paul W. Armstrong, has been appointed as Chair of the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2018. More information on this appointment can be found on the IHE’s website here (Photo: Richard Siemens ©️university of Alberta)
We are pleased to share with you the Summer 2018 issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from Co-Director Shaun Goodman about patient-oriented research; Recent updates from current and upcoming clinical trials; An update on the ICH GCP E6 guidelines; An announcement about the CVC’s 2017 Annual Report Information about the […]
Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Bainey, who was featured in the Edmonton Journal, speaking to his recently published article “Population-level incidence and outcomes of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA): Insights from the Alberta contemporary acute coronary syndrome patients invasive treatment strategies (COAPT) study”, which was also coauthored by several other members of the CVC […]
We are pleased to share the 2017 CVC Annual Report. This year’s report highlights the results of our organization’s focus in 2017 and emphasizes our continuing commitment to enhancing human health through innovation and training the next generation of health researchers. Our staff and faculty have all contributed to this compendium and the elements contained […]
We are pleased to share with you the Spring 2018 issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from Co-Director Justin Ezekowitz A look back at the 5th Annual CVC Clinical Trials Colloquium Recent updates on current and upcoming clinical trials Monitoring tips Recent CVC publications We hope you enjoy this issue of the […]
Congratulations to CVC Founding Director Dr. Paul W. Armstrong on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. Established in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours. It recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation from peoples across all sectors of Canadian society. […]
With the holiday season approaching we are pleased to share with you the Winter 2017 Issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from Founding Director Paul W Armstrong Recent updates on current and upcoming clinical trials monitoring tips on maintenance and tracking of investigational product Information on the upcoming ACC Rockies Meeting (Feb […]
We are pleased to share with you our Fall 2017 Issue of the Canadian Cardiac Chronicle. This issue features: A letter from Co-Director Shaun Goodman about composite outcomes in clinical trials Recent updates on current and upcoming clinical trials Information about the 23rd edition of the Beyond 2000 Symposium, taking place October 23rd in conjunction with the […]
Congratulations to CVC Co-Director Dr. Justin Ezekowitz, who was recently named a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists by the Royal Society of Canada. Those named to the College represent the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada. Together, the members of the College will address issues of […]
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Armstrong and his co-author, Dr. Carol Hebert, on the publication of their opinion piece “Investing in research is the best way to create an innovative economy” in The Globe and Mail. This article –on behalf of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences – articulates why the recently published Naylor Report that […]
