Paul W. M. Fedak, MD PhD FRCSC

Paul W. M. Fedak graduated with honours from the University of Toronto medical school and completed further training in cardiac surgery (F.R.C.S.C.) and biomedical science (Ph.D.) in Toronto. He was awarded a Detweiler Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada which supported advanced training in surgery for end-stage heart disease at Northwestern Dr. Fedak is currently an active clinical cardiac surgeon and independent research investigator at the University of Calgary. He is a “Clinical Investigator” of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical research (AHFMR). Dr. Fedak aims to develop novel approaches to treat heart failure, through mechanical device, stem cell and tissue engineering platforms. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed original manuscripts and five book chapters in this field.

Dr. Fedak serves as an Invited Reviewer and/or Editorial Board Member for 12 leading biomedical publications. He is a “Distinguished Reviewer” of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He is the recipient of numerous international and national research awards. Some of these include the C. Walton Lillehei Award (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Vivien Thomas Young Investigator Award (American Heart Association), Paul Cartier Award (Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons), and Wilfred Bigelow Award (University of Toronto). He actively serves on Committees for the American Heart Association and Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

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