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Dr. Lori West

The discovery that changed everything

Thirty years ago, Dr. West's groundbreaking research shattered beliefs about heart transplants. Today, her breakthrough continues saving children worldwide — and could revolutionize transplants forever.


Discover her breakthrough

Dr. Lori West

The discovery that changed everything

Thirty years ago, Dr. West's groundbreaking research shattered beliefs about heart transplants. Today, her breakthrough continues saving children worldwide — and could revolutionize transplants forever.


Discover her breakthrough

Heart transplant research gave newborn Nora a lifetime of possibilities.

Advanced heart research got Abby to the World Transplant Games. 

 

Revolutionary heart research allowed Logan to be a big brother.

Charlotte at home, dancing on their stairway.

Advanced heart research saved Charlotte after a massive heart attack.

 

Natalie’s infant heart transplant gave her a lifetime of hope.

 

From first days in the hospital to first days of school. Transplant research changed Charlie’s life.

 
Heart & Stroke researcher Dr. Guillaume Paré

Decoding genes to save more hearts

Dr. Guillaume Paré is deciphering the clues in DNA to reveal heart attack risk — decades earlier.
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Heart & Stroke researcher Dr. Michael Hill

Breakthroughs in the making

The most brilliant minds in Canada are on the brink of the next life-saving discovery.

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