Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. In conversation with the Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and former Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology, Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, this episode explores the significant differences in heart disease between men and women and the need for tailored research and treatment. Dr. Kirshenbaum describes the role of specific proteins in heart health and cancer treatment, and how research with NASA provides unique insights into heart health. Also highlighted are the importance of holistic approaches to women's heart health and the impact of local research initiatives in Manitoba.
In this episode, President Michael Benarroch sits down with Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum to discuss how women’s and men’s hearts fail in different ways and how research being led at UM is helping improve diagnostic tools and treatment. Also highlighted are the importance of holistic approaches to women's heart health and the impact of local research initiatives in Manitoba.
Adrenaline Rush by Will Bonness, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Music.
What’s the Big Idea? is an award-winning podcast hosted by University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch. Each episode features conversations with big thinkers from the UM community who are contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of people everywhere. It is produced by the University of Manitoba in partnership with Everything Podcasts.
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