Seven PHRI researchers have received more than $3 million in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2025 Project Grant competition.
PHRI-funded projects include:
- Scientists Kanjana Perera and Aristeidis Katsanos
A study exploring combination antithrombotic therapy to prevent recurrent strokes caused by intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (CATIS-ICAS). - Scientist Aristeidis Katsanos and Senior Scientist Mike Sharma
A study examining whether head-of-bed positioning affects recovery after stroke thrombectomy (HoBIT). - Scientist Émilie Belley-Côté and Senior Scientist Richard Whitlock
A trial comparing two types of blood thinners used after heart surgery: direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists (DANCE). - Scientist Jessica Spence
An international repository of patient data to help predict delirium in hospitalized older adults who are not in intensive care. - Scientist William McIntyre
A randomized trial comparing two types of shock placement for restoring normal heart rhythm in people with atrial fibrillation (SHOCK-VECTOR).
These projects reflect our researchers’ commitment to advancing health research with real-world impact across stroke, heart disease, and hospital care.
