Lunch keynote
A Place for Clinical Care and Research Leadership: Inside the Innovations at the uOttawa Heart Institute
Since its founding in 1976 by Dr. Wilbert Keon, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has emphasized research, innovation and quality of care, and built an inspired team that focuses sharply on the needs and outcomes of patients. Dr. Marc Ruel, chief of cardiac surgery at UOHI and a cardiac surgeon who recently performed the institute's 500th heart transplant, provides a fascinating look into recent and looming innovations in cardiac surgery and the leading role our city and the institute play in fostering these innovative ideas, tools and methods, and spreading them around the world. Marc Ruel will then team up with Wilbert Keon, who performed the institute's first heart transplant in 1976, to answer questions in a moderated question-and-answer session. This rare event is one you don't want to miss!
Who:
Marc Ruel, MD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, University of Ottawa Heart Institute; Professor of Surgery, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and Epidemiology and Community Medicine, University of Ottawa; Recipient of the University of Ottawa Alumni Association's Award of Excellence 2013 — Alumni of the Year
What:
Leading the World: Inside the Amazing Innovations of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Keynote address by Dr. Marc Ruel, award presentation to Dr. Wilbert Keon and moderated Q&A session with both of these renowned cardiac surgeons. Lunch will be served.
Where:
Desmarais Building, Room 4101, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa. Free parking in the Desmarais Building garage.
When:
Saturday, May 11, 12:30 p.m.
Why:
Refresh your mind! Satisfy your thirst for knowledge—this time minus the homework.
Following Marc Ruel's presentation, the University of Ottawa will present Wilbert Keon with an award to recognize his commitment to cardiac health and his career as a heart transplant pioneer.
Dr. Jacques Bradwejn, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, will interview Drs. Ruel and Keon and moderate a question-and-answer session.
Professor's notes
Please note that the professor's notes are in the language of the lecture.
Since its founding in 1976 by Dr. Wilbert Keon, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute has emphasized quality of care, research, innovation and a team spirit focused on patients. UOHI has inspired multiple innovations that have been followed worldwide, making it an international leader in cardiac care. The close relationship between the UOHI, the Ottawa community and the University and its alumni represents a success story that the National Capital Region can be proud of. Dr. Ruel's presentation will highlight the current status of cardiac surgical innovation and the role played by our city and institute in helping foster this innovation.
This is a free event. But space is limited. Register now.
This session is part of our day-long uO Insights event. Visit our home page to learn about the keynote lectures and other breakout sessions that will take place during the event.
uO Insights is made possible thanks to the hospitality of the uOttawa Centre for Continuing Education.
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