Terrence Yau, University of Toronto

Research

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Latest papers

Twenty-five year outcomes of patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2026
Heart Failure Impairs Bone Marrow Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function and Responses to Injury.
Journal of the American Heart Association · 2023
Aging impairs human bone marrow function and cardiac repair following myocardial infarction in a humanized chimeric mouse.
Aging cell · 2021

All 8 publications

Latest funding

Enabling novel cardiac therapies with pluripotent stem cells
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
$7,908,900
The design and planning of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a tailored cardiovascular surgical patient education intervention in reducing post-hospital discharge complications and readmission rates
CIHR · 2011 · Supervisor
$140,000
The design and planning of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a tailored cardiovascular surgical patient education intervention in reducing post-hospital discharge complications and readmission rates
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$20,000

All 4 grants and awards

8 publications.

01

Twenty-five year outcomes of patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis.

Rushani D, Yau T, Lee DS, Chu A, Rocha R, Ouzounian M, Davierwala PM

The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2026.06.025 PMID: 42456798

02

Heart Failure Impairs Bone Marrow Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function and Responses to Injury.

Marvasti TB, Alibhai FJ, Yang GJ, Li SH, Wu J, Yau T, Li RK

Journal of the American Heart Association2023

DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.027727 PMID: 37259988

03

Aging impairs human bone marrow function and cardiac repair following myocardial infarction in a humanized chimeric mouse.

Marvasti TB, Alibhai FJ, Wlodarek L, Fu A, Li SH, Wu J, Weisel RD, Cusimano RJ, Ouzounian M, Yau T, Li RK

Aging cell2021

DOI: 10.1111/acel.13494 PMID: 34612564

04

Redo sternotomy versus left ventricular assist device explant as risk factors for early mortality following heart transplantation

Ribeiro RVP, Alvarez JS, Fukunaga N, Yu F, Adamson MB, Foroutan F, Cusimano RJ, Yau T, Ross H, Alba AC

Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery20208 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa180

05

Comparison of propofol-based versus volatile-based anaesthesia and postoperative sedation in cardiac surgical patients: a prospective, randomized, study.

Wąsowicz M, Jerath A, Luksun W, Sharma V, Mitsakakis N, Meineri M, Katznelson R, Yau T, Rao V, Beattie WS

Anaesthesiology intensive therapy201816 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.5603/ait.a2018.0012 PMID: 29913033

06

Practical valvular issues in patients requiring ventricular assist devices.

Badiwala M, Yau T

Current opinion in cardiology2018Senior author

DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000500 PMID: 29334508

07

Outcomes of isolated reoperative coronary artery bypass grafting in elderly patients.

Al-Jughiman M, Algarni K, Yau T

Journal of cardiac surgery2015Senior author

DOI: 10.1111/jocs.12468 PMID: 25363709

08

Seek and you shall find--but then what do you do? Cold agglutinins in cardiopulmonary bypass and a single-center experience with cold agglutinin screening before cardiac surgery.

Jain MD, Cabrerizo-Sanchez R, Karkouti K, Yau T, Pendergrast JM, Cserti-Gazdewich CM

Transfusion medicine reviews201335 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.tmrv.2012.12.001 PMID: 23375735

Enabling novel cardiac therapies with pluripotent stem cells

Co-investigatorSSHRC2022New Frontiers in Research Fund - Transformation

Principal investigators: Laflamme, Michael

$7,908,900

The design and planning of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a tailored cardiovascular surgical patient education intervention in reducing post-hospital discharge complications and readmission rates

SupervisorCIHR2011Randomized Controlled Trials: Mentoring

Principal investigators: Fredericks, Suzanne M

Keywords: Cardiovascular Surgery; Leader In Randomized Controlled Trials Design; Patient Education; Training Award; Trials Research

$140,000

The design and planning of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a tailored cardiovascular surgical patient education intervention in reducing post-hospital discharge complications and readmission rates

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant - Randomized Controlled Trials Mentoring Program

Principal investigators: Yau, Terrence M

Keywords: Cardiovascular Surgery; Leader In Randomized Controlled Trials Design; Patient Education; Training Award; Trials Research

$20,000

Screening for Dysphagia in Patients following Prolonged Intubation: Validation of the Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST©)

Co-investigatorCIHR2010Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Martino, Rosemary

Keywords: Adults; Cardiovascular Disorders; Complications; Critical Illness; Dysphagia; Prolonged Intubation; Screening

$212,077

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Surgery
Department of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation
Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
Biostatistics Division
Other

1 shared papers, latest 2018

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Yau, 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]. I read your paper "Twenty-five year outcomes of patients undergoing valve surgery for infective endocarditis." (2026), and it 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]