March 4, 2026
World Obesity Day 2026
Obesity affects heart health at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. On World Obesity Day 2026, PHRI is...
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March 3, 2026
Women Behind the Research: Luciana Catanese
Women Behind the Research is a PHRI Q&A series published in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026. The series features...
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February 18, 2026
PJ Devereaux appointed to the Order of Ontario
The Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) congratulates PJ Devereaux, deputy director and senior scientist, on his appointment to the Order...
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February 18, 2026
CAHHM: Advancing cardiometabolic health research in Canada
Long before symptoms appear, changes in the heart, brain, and blood vessels are already underway. PHRI’s Canadian Alliance for Healthy...
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February 11, 2026
CIHR awards over $3M to PHRI researchers
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded more than $3 million in funding to support the work of...
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February 9, 2026
PHRI researchers present at ISC 2026
PHRI researchers shared new research and study updates on stroke prevention and care at the International Stroke Conference that took...
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February 6, 2026
PHRI at STS 2026
PHRI senior scientist Andre Lamy took part at this year’s Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting held in New...
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February 6, 2026
New anti‑clotting medication reduces risk of stroke caused by blockage of blood vessels without increased bleeding
A large international study found that asundexian, a new anti‑clotting medication still under study, can reduce the risk of a...
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February 5, 2026
Better measurement, better care for atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation affects millions of people worldwide, yet how the condition is measured and treated is still evolving. PHRI is...
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January 26, 2026
PHRI researchers named YWCA Women of Distinction nominees
Each year, YWCA Hamilton honours women whose leadership strengthens our community. PHRI is proud to celebrate two of our own among the 2026 Women...
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December 30, 2025
Upcoming: PHRI at the International Stroke Conference 2026
PHRI researchers will share insights and findings on stroke prevention and treatment, genetic risk and care strategies at the International...
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December 15, 2025
PHRI at the 2025 Global CVCT Forum
Concluding a busy year, three PHRI researchers participated in the Global CVCT Forum, held December 8-10 in Washington, DC. Scientist...
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December 4, 2025
Canada’s high life satisfaction masks inequities in well-being
Despite Canada’s overall high-life-satisfaction ranking, racialized immigrants experience lower satisfaction than Canadian-born, non-racialized individuals, a large national study has found. ...
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November 24, 2025
OCEANIC-STROKE reports promising topline results
PHRI’s large and international OCEANIC-STROKE trial, led by senior scientist Mike Sharma with co-principal investigator and senior scientist Ashkan Shoamanesh,...
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November 12, 2025
AHA Scientific Sessions 2025
PHRI researchers took part in the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans. Shamir Mehta, senior scientist, presented...
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