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A child’s thank you
Watch Dr. West’s reaction to meeting the people her research has saved. And discover how her historic breakthrough is transforming heart transplants.
Discover her breakthroughDr. Lori West
A child’s thank you
Watch Dr. West’s reaction to meeting the people her research has saved. And discover how her historic breakthrough is transforming heart transplants.
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.
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.
- 5M
- 800
- $1.7B
- lives saved since 1950.
- researchers funded annually on average.
- invested in research since 1952.
Breakthroughs in the making
Thanks to donations, we can fund the best medical minds in Canada – many on the cusp of making discoveries that will revolutionize how we prevent and treat heart disease and stroke. Here are just a few:
Uncovering genetic risks
Uncovering genetic risks
A young adult dies suddenly from heart attack. While devastating, it may be preventable. Research is combing through millions of genetic clues to identify who’s at risk, and how to save them
Dr. Guillaume Paré probes genetic data
Saving hearts from deadly damage
Saving hearts from deadly damage
A heart attack leaves scars that can lead to deadly damage. Now research has pinpointed a critical factor to block the damage before it starts.
Dr. Tami Martino aims to save hearts
Detecting hidden risks for heart disease
Detecting hidden risks
One in five Canadians carry a hidden risk for heart disease or stroke. Dr. George Thanassoulis’ genetic research is revealing clues that could lead to life-saving personalized prevention.
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Preventing strokes before they happen
Preventing strokes
Researchers are finding early heart signals that may predict stroke — opening the door to personalized stroke prevention and better outcomes.
Dr. Jodi Edwards is discovering how
Refining stroke treatment
Refining stroke treatment
Stroke treatment took a leap forward with clot removal through an artery. New studies are refining that therapy and testing innovations to save more lives.
Dr. Michael Hill takes aim at stroke
Improving transplants for all
Improving transplants for all
A child can accept a new heart from a donor with a different blood type. Can that discovery be extended to adults? New research is bringing hope for transplant recipients.
Dr. Lori West continues her pioneering research
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