2025 Ted Rogers Centre Heart Failure Symposium

Schedule

Thu Oct 02 2025 at 07:30 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Chestnut Conference Centre | Toronto, ON

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Join us for our 10th annual Heart Failure Symposium - Canada's largest meeting devoted to heart failure!
About this Event

Join us for the 10th Annual Ted Rogers Centre Heart Failure Symposium taking place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Toronto.

This milestone event will bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and engineers to explore the latest advancements in heart failure research, care, and innovation.

The program will feature:

  • Keynote presentations from internationally renowned speakers
  • Talks by local experts from the Ted Rogers Centre’s partner institutions: SickKids, University Health Network (UHN), and University of Toronto
  • Interactive workshops and a poster session showcasing cutting-edge research
  • Powerful insights from PWLE, highlighting the real-world impact of heart failure research
  • An exciting awards ceremony celebrating the Best Cardiovascular Science of the Decade

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, trainee, or simply passionate about heart health, this symposium offers invaluable learning and networking opportunities.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
πŸ•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement
πŸ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM
Session I: From Past to Present: 10 Years of Heart Failure Innovation
Host: Mansoor Husain

Info: In celebration of ten years of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, this opening session marks a special retrospective and forward-looking discussion on the evolution of heart failure research over the past decade. Speakers will reflect on advances across basic, translational, and clinical domains, including perspectives from a person with lived experience. Together, the panel will explore what the future may hold for heart failure research and care.


πŸ•‘: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Flash Science

Info: Join us for an energizing rapid-fire segment of one-minute presentations from trainees showcasing their impactful research across the heart failure spectrum.


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
πŸ•‘: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Session II: Cardiac Regeneration: From Cells to Tissues to Organs
Host: Christopher Chen

Info: This session will spotlight cutting-edge approaches in cardiac regeneration, spanning cellular to whole organ engineering.
Keynote speaker Dr. Christopher Chen will present on engineering larger biologic constructs. Dr. Sara Vasconcelos will also present on innovative methods driving vascular and cardiac tissue regeneration. Additional speakers to be confirmed.


πŸ•‘: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Mini Break
πŸ•‘: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Interactive Workshop: 2025 Canadian Guidelines of Preserved Ejection Fractions
Host: Michael McDonald

Info: This interactive session will walk attendees through the newly released 2025 Canadian Guidelines on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Michael McDonald and Dr. Stephanie Poon will provide key updates and clinical implications.


πŸ•‘: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Interactive Workshop B: Meet the Editors
Host: Candice Silversides

Info: Join this panel of leading cardiovascular journal editors for an inside look at the publishing process.
Dr. Candice Silversides and Dr. Sumanth Prabhu will share insights into what makes a successful manuscript, the peer review process, and how to navigate common pitfalls. This session is ideal for both early-career researchers and seasoned investigators looking to sharpen their publication strategies.


πŸ•‘: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:20 PM - 02:30 PM
Poster Session

Info: Discover emerging research from trainees, early-career investigators, and established scientists across the spectrum of heart failure science. This dedicated session provides a platform for presenters to showcase their work and engage in one-on-one discussions with symposium participants.


πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Session III: Cardiometabolic Crossroads: Inflammation & Diabetes in HF
Host: Katey Rayner

Info: This session explores the complex interplay between metabolic and inflammatory pathways in heart failure.
Keynote speaker Dr. Katey Rayner will examine how inflammation underpins both cardiovascular and metabolic disorders and the emerging therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways. Dr. Subodh Verma will present clinical trial insights, including findings from the Zeus trial. Dr. Sumanth Prabhu will speak on inflammation in cardiac remodeling and heart failure. Additional speakers to be confirmed.


πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Session IV: Heart-Brain Dialogue: Mental Health in Heart Failure
Host: Samuel F Sears

Info: This session focuses on the critical, often overlooked, intersection of mental health and heart failure.
Keynote speaker Dr. Samuel F. Sears will address the psychological considerations in managing cardiovascular patients. Dr. Douglas Lee will speak on heart failure and cognitive function. Additional speakers to be confirmed.


πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Awards & Closing Remarks

Info: Join us as we conclude the Symposium by recognizing outstanding contributions to heart failure research and knowledge translation. Awards will be presented for the best oral and poster presentations, as well as the Best Cardiovascular Science of the Decade - a special honour celebrating a decade of excellence and innovation across basic science, clinical, and translational domains.


πŸ•‘: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Social Networking Reception

Info: Join us for a networking reception immediately following the Symposium. Connect with fellow researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals over refreshments as we celebrate the day’s insights and collaborations.


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Chestnut Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 125.00

Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research

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