Research

Featured researcher
“Heart & Stroke had the confidence in me to fund my research.”
Dr. Robert Hegele, Heart & Stroke researcher
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The strategy
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The impact
From the prevention of disease to the development of life-saving interventions to the transformation of rehabilitation, our research is truly life changing. -
How you can get involved
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For researchers
Find everything you need to know about Heart & Stroke funding opportunities, peer review and more
Our latest research

Heart
Extending heart health for aging – especially women
Dr. Susan Howlett targets frailty to help you live healthier, longer

Stroke
Finding answers on women and stroke
Why do women fare worse than men after stroke? Dr. Amy Yu is researching the reasons.

Stroke
Manitoba neurologist takes on global gaps in stroke care
Dr. Nishita Singh aims to revolutionize stroke causes and treatment
Research in action
Heart & Stroke donors and volunteers have been fueling medical breakthroughs for over six decades.
- $1.73B
- invested in research since 1952
- 75%
- decline in heart and stroke disease death rate since 1952
- 420
- researchers currently funded across Canada
Our Milestones
Thanks to donors, volunteers and partners, we’ve driven significant advances in heart and brain health.