Dr. Nadia Giannetti trained at McGill and Stanford University. She is an attending Cardiologist and an Associate Professor at McGill. She is the Medical Director of the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at the MUHC. She is a co-author of several Canadian Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Guidelines. She has led multiple clinical trials as a local PI. She is the former Chief of Cardiology and is presently the Associate Physician-in-Chief (Department of Medicine) at the MUHC.

Dr. Friedrich has been a Professor and Chief in Cardiovascular Imaging at the McGill University Health Centre since 2015. He is one of the lead figures for developing contrast-free cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) techniques and protocols. He has created an excellent clinical CMR program at the MUHC.

Dr. Sharma is a Cardiologist and Active Researcher at the McGill University Health Centre. His expertise in digital health focuses on how to optimize health behaviours to improve cardiovascular health. He founded a “DECIDE clinic” where he focuses on heart failure and diabetic patients with the goal of optimizing treatment and overall health.

Dr. Thanassoulis is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Preventive and Genomic Cardiology at the MUHC. His major research interests are in the genomics of aortic stenosis and acute coronary syndrome. He also interested in improving the preventive care of youth with a family history of heart disease or cardiometabolic risk factors.

Julie has tremendous leadership skills and is proficient in research. With a background in martial arts, Julie applies this same discipline and dedication to her team and the research community.

Natalie Gendron is the lead research nurse for the Courtois Cardiovascular Signature clinical team and Project Manager for Heart-in-a-Dish protocol. She has been involved in multiple cardiovascular clinical trials with pharmaceuticals as well as local investigators. She is involved in patient recruitment, data capture and the liaison with Dr. Cecere and Dr. Hebert’s research teams.

James Brophy is a clinical cardiologist and professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology at McGill University.
He holds a PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and an FRQS Chair in Health Technology Assessment.
His research spans cardiovascular medicine, pharmacoepidemiology, Bayesian statistics, and economic analyses.
He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and reviews for numerous journals and funding agencies.

Dr. Adam Lewandowski is a cardiovascular scientist and Deputy Chief Scientist at the UK Biobank, specializing in cardiac imaging, population health research, and digital health innovation.
His work focuses on leveraging large-scale health data and advanced imaging technologies to improve cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, and outcomes.

Le Dr Théo Pezel est cardiologue et spécialiste de l’imagerie cardiovasculaire multimodale, reconnu pour ses travaux en IRM cardiaque, échocardiographie et santé cardiovasculaire de précision.
Ses recherches visent à améliorer le diagnostic, l’évaluation du risque et la prise en charge des maladies cardiovasculaires grâce à l’imagerie avancée et aux données cliniques à grande échelle.

Andrew Arnovitz is Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Enterprise Risk Management and a member of the Executive Management Committee at CAE, the global leader in simulation-based training for civil aviation and defence. During his tenure, Mr. Arnovitz also led corporate strategy, driving CAE’s mission to bring the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. This includes his role in the conception of CAE Healthcare, a former business segment that leveraged CAE’s simulation expertise in aviation to enhance medical training and improve patient outcomes.

Leila Haririsanati is a clinical research coordinator and MD from Iran. She is passionate about patient care. She approaches people with kindness, recruits patients and collects samples for the protocol.

Bo Pang, an International Medical Graduate with a Doctorate of Medicine degree, is
deeply passionate about medicine and healthcare. She diligently utilizes her
medical knowledge to assist in filling out medical records, maintaining clean and
reliable clinical data, ensuring they are accurate and effective.

Cassandra has been a nurse since 2016. Coming from an emergency medicine and public health background, she is very knowledgeable and greatly values patient education. Her interest in research and her gentle approach towards participants allows a smooth transition into the research field.

Ashliy has been a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) since 2018, she is passionate about clinical research. Her bedside manner makes every participant feel comfortable and valuable during their visit. Her constant smile and positive attitude makes her approachable and an excellent addition to the team.

Barbara, a competitive swimmer, attended the Olympics in London during Summer 2012, she finished 6t! Her exceptional organization and dedication not to forget her wonderful personality bring an important asset to the team.

Dilpreet is a medical laboratory technologist excel in conducting precise diagnostic tests, ensuring the utmost accuracy in results. Her meticulous attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and commitment to improving patient care make her an indispensable asset to the team.

Kathleen has excellent organizational skills. Juggling the responsibilities that come with working in a research setting, Kathleen’s detail-oriented qualities provides great support to the team.

Oceanne is a dedicated psychology student with a passion for understanding the human mind. She’s working toward a master’s degree to become a compassionate psychotherapist.

Angie has more than ten years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in administrative support.
She is a passionate and dedicated person in the healthcare field who loves working with the public.
Her goal is to provide program participants with a positive experience and high-quality service.

Moose is a golden doodle. He is the chief happiness officer. He loves cuddles and cookies. He is always excited to come to work and bring happiness to each member of the team and others he encounters.