Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif Receives the Prestigious Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize
Home > Press room > Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif Receives the Prestigious Margolese National Heart Disorders PrizeSeptember 15, 2021
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The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) is proud to announce that Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif has been honoured with the 2021 Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize.
This prestigious distinction is awarded annually to a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to heart disorders’ treatment, amelioration, or cure.
A leading researcher at the Institute
Dr. Tardif is one of the most gifted cardiology researchers of his time. Director of the MHI Research Centre and Professor of Medicine at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), he has received numerous national and international distinctions for his work, including the Order of Canada, the country’s highest honour.
His research focuses on the pathophysiology and treatment of atherosclerosis using precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, advanced molecular approaches, innovative imaging, and randomized clinical trials to tackle relevant and vital questions.
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