The Cardiac Translational Research Laboratory is located within the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada’s largest cardiovascular health center. The Institute serves a catchment area of more than 2 million people, which translates into caring for over 100,000 patients a year.

The lab is integral to these efforts, focusing on translating fundamental biological principles to the clinical setting. Techniques range from the molecular to the multicellular level, with extensive cross-fertilization among projects. Current projects within the lab revolve around two themes:
  • Treatment of atrial fibrillation using extracellular vesicles
  • Modeling of cardiac sarcoidosis for disease discovery and treatment