Libin Life 2020
Learn how the researchers, clinicians and educators within the Libin Cardiovascular Institute are tackling arrhythmia and autonomic dysfunction
In this issue:
Director's Message
Director Dr. Paul Fedak, MD, PhD, talks about his goals for the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
Understanding arrhythmia and autonomic dysfunction
Learn about abnormal heart rhythms and how autonomic nervous system dysfunctions can affect your health.
She's got heart
Learn about the global impact Dr. Anne Gillis, MD, has had on her field of electrophysiology as she gets ready to retire from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
Keeping the beat
Learn about Dr. Merril Knudston's accomplishments in interventional cardiology and research.
Going global
Find out how a made-in-Calgary cardiovascular imaging registry is set to launch globally.
Inside View
Find out how a powerful new microscope offers will offer Libin researchers a new perspective.
Forward thinking
Learn more about Dr. Robert Rose, PhD's goals as the new research director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
Managing risk
Find out how researchers at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute are examining implantable cardiac devices in the fight against sudden cardiac death.
Getting to the heart of the matter
Find out how a research project at the Libin Institute is looking at ways of increasing the number of patients attending follow-up appointments after a heart attack.
Making a difference
Learn about how researchers within the Institute are tackling a mysterious, debilitating condition called POTS - and making a name for themselves internationally.
A league of his own
Find out how an early-career researcher at the Libin Institute is poised to make a medical breakthrough for spinal cord patients.
Cell discovered that can heal hearts
Find out about a scientific discovery that may lead to new ways to repair damaged hearts.
Mentorship matters
Learn more about the goals of the Libin Institute's new education director.
Rising star
Find out how the Libin Cardiovascular Institute is helping trainees, like Dr. Safia Chatur, reach their career goals.
Nurturing talent
Find out why professor and researcher, Dr. John Tyberg, is so loved by trainees - both past and present.
Awards and accolades
Our members are world-class! Find out more about the awards and accolades we received in 2019.
Thinking outside the box
Find out how a new drug is offering hope for heart failure patients and meet the researcher who is part of an international group who made the discovery.
Mind matters
Find out how the institute is addressing the mental health needs of patients with implanted cardiac devices.
Taking it to the next level
Learn more about the innovative surgical procedures being implemented at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
Putting patients first
Find out how a cardiac unit has created a model for care that is the first of its kind in Canada.
Imaging Centre celebrating 15 years
Find out how local philanthropist Ken Stephenson has helped shape the landscape of cardiac care in Calgary and beyond.
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