Save more women.
Historically, two-thirds of research has focused on men, but women’s health is still at risk.
Join the fight to save more women.
Every donation helps beat heart disease and stroke.
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Saving more women with breakthrough research |
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Heart disease and stroke are the #1 cause of premature death for women in Canada. Yet, two-thirds of heart disease and stroke research has focused on men. We’re changing that by funding heart disease and stroke research that focuses on women. |
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Together with valued partners and donors, Heart & Stroke is funding the ground-breaking Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health. The first of its kind in Canada, these research networks, led by some of the brightest minds in their field, will address risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for conditions that are common or under-studied in women. These insights will change history. |
Pillars of the women’s research networks of excellence
Priority-driven
Focused on the most important gaps in women’s heart and brain health, identified by some of the brightest minds in research.
World-class leadership
Led by world-class heart and brain health scientists that bring together interdisciplinary, multi-institutional and multi-provincial expertise.
Partnerships
Co-investing with other Canadian mission-driven healthcare institutions to move progress forward.
Impact-oriented
Accelerating research and innovation, delivering breakthroughs and pushing evidence into clinical practice, policy and healthcare systems.
Equity and innovation
Addressing equity, diversity and inclusion such as sex and gender, Indigenous health, data, AI innovation and more.
People-centered
Informed by people living with heart disease and stroke for their unique insights.
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