Women Behind the Research is a PHRI Q&A series published in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026. The series features PHRI researchers discussing the research they lead and contribute to, as well as their personal and professional reflections on International Women’s Day and careers in research.
Eva Lonn
MEET EVA LONN
Eva Lonn is a PHRI senior scientist and a professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at McMaster University.
What PHRI trials are you currently working on, and what health challenges or problems does your research aim to address?
I am continuing my longstanding research in cardiovascular prevention with an important implementation project aimed at evaluating a new model of standardized, algorithmic, guideline directed process of delivering comprehensive secondary prevention to patients with coronary, cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease.
I am a member of the Steering Committee of the CIHR funded Heart Failure Network, the CHF Alliance, which coordinates a wide range of research projects, training initiatives and patient oriented activities in heart failure.
I am conducting several industry-sponsored clinical trial sin heart failure and cardiovascular prevention.
What does International Women’s Day represent for you personally and professionally?
It is a day to celebrate women for their important contributions to research aimed at advancing knowledge and improving health in our communities.
How has the landscape for women in research changed since you began your career?
Having been actively involved in research for over three decades, I have witnessed a dramatic increase in research conducted and lead by women researchers. I find this personally and professionally very gratifying as women bring new energy, new perspectives and rigour to clinical research.
What excites you most about the future of women in science and beyond?
Women are increasingly an indispensable part of the research community at PHRI, at McMaster University, in Canada and globally and bring new insights, humanity and creativity to scientific discovery and to the implementation of scientific advances, contributing to better health outcomes worldwide.
