It’s that time of year again!

The 2012 Libin Bash will be held on the evening of Thursday June 14 at the TELUS Spark (Calgary’s new science centre)!  The Heart of Science includes entry to the science centre, a private reception, unveiling of a Libin Institute exhibit, and a night of exploration.  See the poster for details:

Click image to view poster

Ticket prices have been set at the blockbuster rate of $10 each for all Libin Members, Staff and Trainees (includes a 75% subsidy by the Institute).

TICKETS:

• FMC – Amber Arsneau / 403-944-2371
• PLC – Sherry Raven / 403-943-4565
• RGH - Karen Sarsfield /403-943-3716
• TRW/HRIC/HMRB – Ingrid Oliveira / 403-210-6271

There is a hard limit and the event is expected to fully sell out.  Get your tickets soon!

NOTE – this event is licensed and is strictly adult-only.

Cardiaxe murders solved!

The second annual Libin Institute Bash was a huge success, with staff, trainees, researchers and clinicians alike coming together to solve the crime of the century! The following images capture a few of the moments had at the Cardiaxe murder mystery (click thumbnails for larger images).

Thank-you to all the volunteers who pulled this event together and to all the participants who made the event a success. Looking forward to next year year already!

National Nurses Week – Cardiac Style!

Cardiac Sciences supervisors, managers and administrators throughout Calgary got out the cooking utensils to whip up a special meal in recognition of National Nurses Week. Fun was had by all!

See pictures from FMC’s festivities:

Cardiac Royale – an unforgettable night of fun!

- Contributed by Shauna Wilkinson

On February 27, 2010 the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta‘s clinical and research components together hosted the first annual Bash – Cardiac Royale. The celebration included more than 225 members, staff and trainees of the Institute. Much fun was had by all – the night included a fun money casino with prizes , great food, and a dance with our special guests: UrbanDivide.

Congratulations to our casino draw winners:
• Ciara Lanigan winner of a Sony BluRay(TM) Player and Disc
• Diana Mitchell winner of a Weekend Getaway to the Canadian Rocky Mountains
• Samir Patel winner of a pair of 1st row Calgary Flames Tickets

We can’t wait to do it again next year- and hope to see you there!

Click on Thumbnails for larger photos – all photos by Blayne Taylor

Top posts on the Libin Blog in 2009

2009 has been an amazing year of leading edge research, education and care delivery at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.  In celebrating the year, thought readers may want to visit the blogs top seven stories since January 1 as measured by number of hits:

1. Smug Mug – What a night!

2. Wyse views on Dabigatran (Pradaxa) and Warfarin

3. Israel Belenkie – 2009 CCS Distinguished Teacher

4. UCalgary Faculty of Medicine professor chosen as president of Heart Rhythm Society

5. WASH study – Same product in Canada has more salt

6. George Gosbee recognized by World Economic Forum

7. The Libin Revolution in Cardiac Surgery

Wishing all a wonderful 2010 – here is to realizing all our dreams and envisioning new ones to take their place!

UCalgary Feature on Institute Director

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary recently featured an article on the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta‘s first Director, Dr. L. Brent Mitchell. The article is accompanied by a photo gallery and includes details of the new Dr. L. B. Mitchell Fellowship Research Fund.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

After becoming director of the Libin Institute in 2004, Mitchell’s five-year term has come to an end. The only Institute director at the Faculty of Medicine to serve his full term, Mitchell has steered the Libin Institute from its early days to its current status as a national leader in cardiovascular care and research. With many achievements, and even more humourous stories and anecdotes to share, Mitchell, or “Mitch” as he’s know by many, is a charismatic and gifted physician who will be missed as director.

“Mitch has played a very important role at a critical time in the development of cardiovascular medicine in Calgary,” says Dr. Eldon Smith, chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of the Libin Institute and a former dean of the Faculty of Medicine. “Under his leadership, Mitch has brought cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Calgary together into a cohesive group.”

To read the rest of the article, click here

To see the UCalgary Medicine photo gallery, click here

To contribute to the Dr. L. B. Michell Fellowship Research Fund, click here

Smug Mug – What a night!

On October 14 2009, the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and the broader cardiovascular sciences community in Southern Alberta celebrated the leadership contributions of Dr. L. Brent Mitchell. A gathering of over 180 individuals enjoyed stories, tall tales and several pictorial presentations covering numerous aspects, most in a particularly humorous manner, all complimented by live music and a fabulous meal.

Click on the thumbnails for larger views – all images by Rebecca Rowley:

Smug Mug – Oct 14 2009 – Mark the Date

Circle your calenders folks – Wednesday October 14th 2009 is set to be an unforgettable evening of Roasting, Toasting, Dinner and Fun, in honor of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta’s Director, Dr. L. Brent Mitchell.

As you may know Dr. Mitchell’s term as Director ends on August 31, 2009, a position he has held since the Institute’s inception more than 5 years ago.

For more information about “Smug Mug“, including how to get your tickets, click the image below to see the poster:

Act fast – tickets are in limited supply and will undoubtedly be in high demand!

Happy 5th Birthday

Memorandum of Understanding formally establishing the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta signed five years ago on January 27, 2004

Happy 5th Birthday to the Libin!

While milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries generally go unnoticed in the lives of dedicated scientists and clinicians, sometimes even those busy lives warrant a reprieve for reflection. On whose shoulders did we begin our journey? Who are those that contributed but left before being noticed? What have we achieved in our time? What have we helped others achieve? What might we do better? What is there for us, and for us to give, in the times to come?