Grant: CIHR New Investigator

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of Canadians, and is strongly influenced by genetic factors. I am a clinician scientist specializing in the genetics of CVD. My research program over the next 5 years involves integrating basic biomedical research into how specific gene variants influence the function of cardiac cells with clinical research of patients and families with early onset CVD. My background as a specialist physician in cardiovascular prevention, together with my proven track record as an emerging leader in genetics research, put me in a unique position to lead important advances in translating the results of genetics research to improved care for patients and families with CVD. Support from this award will allow me to continue to develop as a leading Canadian clinician scientist in the genetics of cardiovascular diseases.