Dr. Patrick Choy Distinguished Lectureship
The Dr. Patrick Choy Distinguished Lectureship is held in honor of Dr. Patrick Choy, Professor Emeritus, Special Advisor to the President and Dean of Medicine, and former Associate Dean (Research) of the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Choy is an internationally recognized leader in the study of cardiovascular phospholipids and lipoproteins, with research establishing novel connections between lipid metabolism, cardiac arrhythmias, and atherosclerosis.
This year we invited Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, a world-renowned cardiovascular research expert from the Department of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University as our guest speaker for this prestigious event.
Dr. Jeffrey Ian Weitz:
Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University
Executive Director, Thrombosis & Atherosclerosis Research Institute
Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Thrombosis
Heart and Stroke Foundation/J. Fraser Mustard Chair in Cardiovascular Research
Associate Chair (Research), Department of Medicine, McMaster University
Bio:
Dr. Weitz is a Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, Executive Director of the Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, and Past President of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, Dr. Weitz focuses his clinical practice on patients with thrombotic disorders. His research spans the spectrum from basic studies in the biochemistry of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis to animal models of thrombosis and on to clinical trials of antithrombotic therapy. The breadth of his work is highlighted by his over 650 publications in journals as diverse as the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, Circulation, Blood, Annals of Internal Medicine, Nature Medicine, New England Journal of Medicine, and Lancet. The recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Weitz was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians.
Event Details:
Date: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)
Lecture Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM (Theatre B, Basic Medical Sciences Building)
Executive Lunch: 2:00 – 2:45 PM (JBRC)
Interactive Session: 2:45 – 4.00 PM (JBRC)
Lecture Topic:
“New at XI: Moving Beyond Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors”
This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into cutting-edge cardiovascular research. We encourage you to register for the event through filling out this form.
The registration deadline is October 15, 2024.
The tickets for the “Executive Lunch” will be provided during the lecture. So, please ensure to attend the lecture to get the ticket. Additionally, if you would like the chance to have a meet and greet during the “Interactive Session” with Dr. Weitz, please indicate your interest on the registration form.
We look forward to your participation in this enlightening lecture. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the VP Academic (vpacademic@hsgsa.org).