About Can-COB
A national network uniting clinical experts, researchers, and lived experience to improve cardiovascular care in pregnancy.
To reduce maternal cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Canada.
To support Canadian and international research and education collaborations that improve the lives of pregnant and postpartum women and people living with cardiovascular disease.
Our Pillars
The network is organized into three interconnected pillars. This framework has not only helped clarify responsibilities but has also made it easier for members to collaborate across pillars. Each has identified “starting point” projects that are now underway.
Education
Focused on developing tools and resources that equip both patients and practioners with the knowledge they need.
Clinical
Advance standardized cardio-obstetric care across Canada through shared clinical tools, consensus resources, and national partnerships.
Research
Advancing evidence-based practice by developing a pan-Canadian research registry, identifying gaps, prioritizing future directions, and connecting researchers across sites.
Our team is led by experts across Canada, united by a shared commitment to better care.
Co-Chairs
Dr. Jasmine Grewal
University of British Columbia
Dr. Candice Silversides
University of Toronto
Executive Committee
Western University
Dr. Samuel Siu
McMaster University
Dr. Rohan D’Souza
University of Alberta
Dr. Jonathan Windram
University of Manitoba
Dr. Robin Ducas
Western University
Dr. Sarah Blissett
University of Toronto
Dr. Beatriz-Fenandez Campos
University of Montreal
Dr. Marie Chaix
Network Committee Site Leads
University of British Columbia
Dr. Jasmine Grewal
University of Alberta
Dr. Jonathan Windram
University of Calgary
Dr. Paul Gibson
University of Manitoba
Dr. Robin Ducas
University of Toronto
Dr. Candice Silversides
Western University
Dr. Samuel Siu
McMaster University
Dr. Rohan D’Souza
McGill University
Dr. Natalie Bottega
University of Montreal
Dr. Marie Chaix
University of Ottawa
Dr. Markus Schwerzmann
Laval University
Dr. Emilie Laflamme
Queen’s University
Dr. Maria Luz Garagiola
Dalhousie University
Dr. Akram Mikaeilpour
Centre hospitalier de l’université de Montréal (CHUM)
Dr. Christine Pacheco
Network Committee Members
University of British Columbia
Dr. Valerie Rychel
Dr. Jennifer Oakes
Dr. Sarah Wilkinson
Dr. Isabel Witvrouwen
University of Alberta
Dr. Dave Javier
Dr. Nazneem Wahab
Dr. Katherine Ross
Dr. Karen Ho
University of Calgary
Dr. Angela Kealey
Dr. Nancy Soliman
Dr. Michell Kier
University of Manitoba
Dr. Keivan Alizadeh
Dr. Jessica Cudmore
Dr. Laura Chisick
University of Toronto
Dr. Beatriz Fernandez Campos
Dr. Danna Spears
Dr. Lisa Albertini
Dr. Marina Vainder
Dr. Lais Marques
Western University
Dr. Sarah Blissett
Dr. Charlotte Roy
Dr. Janine Hutson
McMaster University
Dr. Javier Ganame
Dr. Arsha Karbassi
Dr. Angela Weasley
University of Montreal
Dr. Annie Dore
Dr. Line Leduc
University of Ottawa
Dr. Emily Walker
Dr. Habibat Garuba
Dr. Maria Lopez Laporte
Laval University
Dr. Elizabeth Bedard
Dalhousie University
Dr. Alexandra Saunders
Dr. Alvan Buckley
McGill University
Dr. Isabelle Malhame
