Heart & Stroke researcher Dr. Michael Hill

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Dr. Michael Hill

The discovery that cut stroke-related deaths by 50%

Dr. Hill’s historic discovery in treating dangerous strokes improved outcomes worldwide — giving many a second chance at life.

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Dr. Michael Hill

The discovery that cut stroke-related deaths by 50%

Dr. Hill’s historic discovery in treating dangerous strokes improved outcomes worldwide — giving many a second chance at life.

Discover his breakthrough
Mark Friesen, living with stroke.

Mark is swinging his clubs on the golf course and dirt biking on the trails again, after groundbreaking stroke treatment.
Mark's story
John Vipond with his wife Barb.

John’s wish to walk his daughter down the aisle came true, thanks to a revolutionary stroke treatment.
John's story
Natalie Scott Chin, living with stroke, at her daughter Jaya’s graduation.

EVT let Natalie write new life chapters — publishing a children's book, teaching, and watching her daughter graduate.
Natalie's story
Donald Mumby, living with stroke.

After Donald had a stroke at 26, a treatment breakthrough helped him reclaim his independence.
Donald's story
Melissa, living with stroke

Melissa was 28 when she had a stroke. Thanks to advances in research, she finished university and got a job in her dream field.
Melissa's story
Amanda, living with stroke.

Following advanced stroke treatment, Amanda’s greatest recovery milestone wasn’t physical — it was seeing her children and knowing who they were again.
Amanda's story
Dr. Jing Wang, Heart & Stroke researcher
Stroke

Supercharging the brain’s self-healing cells

A burst of potent cells that show up briefly after a stroke could hold the key to reversing brain damage. Dr. Jing Wang is determined to find out.
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We drive life-saving medical breakthroughs, advocate for better health, and bring together the brightest minds to improve diagnosis, care and support. Our key priorities are:

Close the gaps in health inequity

Transform the stroke system and care
Kevin Lobo, living with heart failure

Prevent the surge of heart failure

Cardiac arrest survivor Robert Marien

Improve cardiac arrest survival rates

Champion congenital heart disease lifelong care

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The discovery that changed everything

Dr. West's groundbreaking research transformed heart transplants and continues saving babies worldwide.

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