Women’s research networks of excellence
Research networks will address critical gaps in women’s heart and brain health.
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Heart disease and stroke are the #1 cause of premature death for women in Canada. Yet, for too long, research has focused mainly on men, leaving critical gaps in our understanding of women's health. But thanks to groundbreaking Canadian research initiatives, we're seeing progress.
First of its kind in Canada
The women’s research networks of excellence are national virtual networks, comprised of the best and brightest minds in the heart and brain health space.
Thanks to Heart & Stroke donors, together with valued partners, including the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF) and Brain Canada – two new research networks have been selected and funded.
Each network will receive $5 million over five years to focus on women's heart and brain health, working to address critical gaps such as risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for conditions that are common or under-studied in women.
Pillars of the 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 and mobilizing 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 health care 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.
National virtual networks
“Our vision is to live in a world where all women receive the care they need when it comes to their heart and brain health. This starts by making significant investments in research that will drive health systems change and have tangible impact for women,” says Doug Roth, CEO, Heart & Stroke.
Vital research is happening across Canada.