Peter Kavsak, University of British Columbia

Research

Myocardial Infarction Sex Differences Biomarkers Emergency Department Heart Attack High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Diagnosis High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin

Latest funding

hs cTn - Optimizing the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction/Injury in Women (CODE-MI)
CIHR · 2018 · Principal investigator
$1,656,226
Leveling the playing field: improved diagnosis and outcomes for young women with myocardial infarction
CIHR · 2017 · Principal investigator
$9,993

All 2 grants and awards

hs cTn - Optimizing the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction/Injury in Women (CODE-MI)

Principal investigatorCIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Humphries, Karin H; Christenson, James M; Kavsak, Peter A; Robinson, Simon

Keywords: Biomarkers; Emergency Department; Heart Attack; High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin; Myocardial Infarction; Sex Differences

$1,656,226

Leveling the playing field: improved diagnosis and outcomes for young women with myocardial infarction

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Humphries, Karin H; Christenson, James M; Kavsak, Peter A

Keywords: Diagnosis; High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin; Myocardial Infarction; Randomized Control Trial; Sex Differences; Young Women

$9,993

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Myocardial Infarction Dear Professor Kavsak, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on myocardial infarction connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]