Backed by dedicated donors and volunteers, Heart & Stroke’s commitment to research has been unwavering for more than 60 years.
From the first successful open-heart surgery in Canada to the discovery of the gene responsible for heart arrhythmias, our researchers have led life-saving advances for heart conditions, stroke and related dementia.
With $21.8 million invested in 2020, we are one of the leading forces supporting Canadian research in heart and brain health.This investment, made possible by Heart & Stroke donors, supports best-in-class researchers across the country. Their innovative studies will set the stage for faster diagnosis, better treatments, and improved quality of life for people living with heart and brain conditions – both in Canada and around the world.
Heart & Stroke researchers are creating powerful impacts throughout the continuum of care. Since 1952, more than $1.6 billion has been invested in research. In 2020 alone:
Heart & Stroke Research Reports profile the researchers who are breaking new ground and the donors who make their work possible.
