Heart disease survivor Michelle Logeot
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Heart disease and stroke are the #1 cause of premature death for women in Canada. Yet, two-thirds of heart disease and stroke research has focused on men. We’re changing that.

 

With valued partners and donors, Heart & Stroke is funding ground-breaking research, including the innovative Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health. The first of its kind in Canada, these research networks will address risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for conditions that are common or under-studied in women. These insights will change history.

 

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Pillars of the women’s research networks of excellence

Priority-driven

Focused on the most important gaps in women’s heart and brain health, identified by some of the brightest minds in research.
Researchers studying brain scans.

World-class leadership

Led by world-class heart and brain health scientists that bring together interdisciplinary, multi-institutional and multi-provincial expertise.
A woman doctor presenting.

Partnerships

Co-investing with other Canadian mission-driven healthcare institutions to move progress forward.
A group of medical professionals talking at their desk.

Impact-oriented

Accelerating research and innovation, delivering breakthroughs and pushing evidence into clinical practice, policy and healthcare systems. 
Christina Stuwe, living with heart disease

Equity and innovation

Addressing equity, diversity and inclusion such as sex and gender, Indigenous health, data, AI innovation and more.
Two women talking while walking and holding tablets.

People-centered

Informed by people living with heart disease and stroke for their unique insights.
Lynne Marie Sherry, living with stroke, and her daughter Shawnee Kish.