Strength in numbers

26 researchers, 14 different disciplines, 6 research papers and 18 months. What does that add up to? One team of dedicated professionals tackling chronic diseases for the benefit of us all.

By Maria Turner for UCalgary Medicine

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn

EXCERPT:

Stan Waterman has been a kidney patient for almost 45 years. Initially diagnosed with hypertension, Stan soon found out he had a congenital condition known as “horseshoe” kidney, in which the two organs are fused together. Today, Stan is living with 13% of normal kidney function, just shy of the limit for dialysis. He is all too aware of the complexities and challenges of living with a chronic illness.

In early 2009, Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn, a kidney specialist at the Faculty of Medicine, together with fellow Alberta-based specialists Dr. Braden Manns and Dr. Marcello Tonelli, formed the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), a research team funded by Alberta Innovates–Health Solutions. The goal of the team is to directly improve the lives of patients like Waterman.

Read the rest of the UCalgary Medicine article

Libin sponsors the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress

The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is proud to be a sponsor of the 2011 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) in Vancouver. The CCC is the largest and most prestigious gathering of cardiovascular and allied health professionals in Canada. This annual conference unites Canada’s cardiovascular community, from physicians to researchers, to network, learn and showcase the latest in research and innovations.

As a Gold-Plus sponsor of the event, the Institute will be recognized at the opening ceremonies, and in materials and signs throughout the CCC. The Institute will have a presence in the exhibition hall, and be hosting a reception for the Calgary cardiovascular community attending the congress, along with other invited guests. Of course, Institute Members will once again be out in full force – presenting posters and research, participating on panels and in workshops, as well as sharing and learning best practices!

More information to follow as CCC 2011 approaches!!

Posts from CCC 2010 in Montreal:

• Libin at CCC 2010 in pictures
• Libin Media at CCC 2010
• Libin Awards at CCC 2010

Energizer® Night Race™ to support Libin

On August 13, 2011, light up the night to raise funds for the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta at the Energizer® Night Race™, a night run that you’ll never forget. Participants will run through Glenmore Park to create a moving celebration of light – a celebration that will continue at the post-race party. Funds raised for the Institute, via the Calgary Health Trust, will help to support research and education programs in our ongoing work in the area of cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.

Visit the Calgary Health Trust web-page to learn more about the race including the 10K and 5K run/walk options, and details about registration.