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 …
With over 20 years of experience in Clinical Trial Operations for Phase II/III/IV and investigator initiated studies, our team brings the expertise and knowledge to deliver a high quality and well executed trial from study …
The biostatisticians at the CVC provide statistical expertise to study design and analysis, and have experience with a wide variety of data sources. They participate in innovative primary and secondary research in cardiovascular medicine in …
The CVC has a long history using natural “experiments” in the form of inter-country comparisons to draw inferences about the return on investment in medical care. In the modern era of cost conscious medicine, clinical …
The CVC is actively involved in examining population-level issues related to access, delivery, treatment, and outcomes of heart disease in Alberta and Canada. Healthcare administrative databases have become a cornerstone in the process of assessing …
ECG Core Lab The ECG Core Laboratory specializes in the processing and analysis of electrocardiographic data from large-scale clinical trials and investigator-initiated research projects. This laboratory has had a major role as the primary coordinating laboratory …
The business office is fundamental to the organizational and financial underpinnings of the CVC. This group is responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance, human resources, IT infrastructure, marketing, and legal matters involving the CVC’s …
Below you will find a list of trials we are currently working on, some which are currently recruiting and others which are in the follow up or closeout phase. If you are interested in learning …
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 …
For a list of Canadian-led COVID-19-related projects (and contact information), please see the link below: Canadian COVID-19 Collaboration Trial Inventory (PDF)
As a learning organization committed to enhancing the health of current and future generations through research, the CVC relentlessly pursues the generation, translation, and dissemination of new knowledge addressing unmet clinical needs. This section highlights …
The Canadian Cardiac Chronicle is a quarterly newsletter that includes information about the CVC's current trials and upcoming projects, as well as a list of recent publications from our faculty. The Chronicle is distributed to …
As an Academic Research Organization, the Canadian VIGOUR Centre is held to a high standard of both fiscal and academic responsibility. Browse through our current and past Annual Reports to find out more.
Based on recommendations from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on June 8, 2017, the CVC recognizes the value and importance of making data …
The 2019 B2K Symposium was held on Saturday October 26th in Montréal, Québec in conjunction with the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress. The program for the event can be found below: Event Chairs Dr Justin EzekowitzUniversity of AlbertaDr. Shaun …
Below you will find full recordings of a selection of webinars that were held in conjunction with the B2K program. Breaking News from ACC.20: The Canadian Perspective Key learning objectives of the webinar: Examine the results and …
B2K18 Program
If you have any questions regarding B2K, please contact beyond2k@ualberta.ca
ACC/AHA Joint Guidelines These guidelines are a listing of the standards and updates related to diagnosis, management, and care of patients with cardiovascular disease from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. CCS …
In this section you will find links to important and useful documents produced by Health Canada which relate to the regulatory functions of the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate. This group is responsible for the inspections …
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. The ICH GCP Guideline was developed with consideration of …
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. Since its inception, our centre has undertaken over 60 …
Vision 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. Mission Aligned with the University of …
The following facts and figures highlight some of the CVC’s key accomplishments to date.
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 …
Relationships with industry disclosure statements for the Canadian VIGOUR Centre’s faculty members are provided below. These statements are considered proprietary and are not to be distributed, downloaded for repeat use, or reproduced in any way …
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 …
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 …
We are pleased to share the 2019 CVC annual report. This year's theme, A Decade of Discovery, celebrates the pathway forged by the CVC over the past ten years. Our staff and faculty have all …
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