The strategy
A commitment to excellence guides our research programs and priorities.
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Research
Featured researcher
“This support helped me establish my research career.”
Dr. Susanna Mak, Cardiologist
Find out moreResearch changes lives
With your help, Heart & Stroke has been leading advances in heart and brain health for more than 60 years.
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.
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How you can get involved
You could participate in a clinical trial or help review research proposals.
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For researchers
Find everything you need to know about Heart & Stroke funding opportunities, peer review and more
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Our latest research
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A breakthrough brings hope for preventing heart failure
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Research awards will support Indigenous women’s health
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Dr. Eric Smith’s work on stroke could help us prevent dementia
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Game-changing research will reduce women’s risks
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How do you treat a stroke that happened during sleep?
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How viruses can trigger heart damage
Research in action
Heart & Stroke donors and volunteers have been fueling medical breakthroughs for over six decades.
- $1.63B
- invested in research since 1952
- 75%
- decline in heart and stroke disease death rate since 1952
- 420
- researchers currently funded across Canada
Meet our BC researchers
Researchers across British Columbia are making groundbreaking discoveries with crucial support from Heart & Stroke donors.
Funding discovery and innovation
The Grant-in-Aid program supports innovative research in heart disease and stroke.
Meet three grant recipients and learn about the life-saving potential of their work.
Recognizing leaders in cardiovascular research
Chair and Professorship awards support outstanding scientists and leaders in cardiovascular disease research.
Learn more about their impact.