UBC Cardiac Sciences Research is proud of its interdisciplinary, innovative, transformational, and translational cardiac research that makes a difference in the health outcomes and quality of life of individuals affected by cardiovascular disease.
Our main goal is to support and grow impactful world class research. Our success is the direct result of our Division members and their research programs. We are committed to supporting all of our researchers and collaborations both within and outside of our Divisions.
UBC Division of Cardiology Strategic Plan Research Success Statements and Goals
Create the capacity to innovate, develop, translate and hence accelerate bio-medical research.
GOALS
1. Increase recruitment of faculty and staff to support research
2. Optimize the research environment, infrastructure, and operations
3. Enhance and build upon translational and pre-clinical facilities
Enable deep phenotyping and discovery throughout the learning health system.
GOALS
1. Optimize access to electronic health records and provincial administrative data
2. Integrate complex, multilevel, high-dimensional patient level data in collaboration with UBC Biomedical Engineering + X, including multiomics and cardiac diagnostics
3. Leverage and integrate AI into our research
Ensure meaningful mentorship, training and multidisciplinary collaboration.
GOALS
1. Create an equitable, structured, focused mentorship program
2. Create learning and training resources
3. Increase multidisciplinary research collaboration within and outside of UBC
Bridge the gap between institutions, industry, patients and policymakers to facilitate impactful research and knowledge translation.
GOALS
1. Create avenues for collaboration between the UBC Division of Cardiology and UBC Cardiac Surgery, CSBC and other strategic partners.
2. Build strategic academic networks and industry partnerships internal and external to UBC.
3. Increase engagement with patient partners and other organizations.
Improve global cardiovascular health through technology-enabled, equity-focused research.
GOALS
1. Promote a focus on clinical trials
2. Build cardiac-focused technology and innovation hub(s)
3. Engage in more equity focused research
CARDIOLOGY ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP PLAN
2023 ANNUAL REPORT
CAPP is a testimonial to the Division’s commitment to building and sustaining academic excellence