Gilmar Reis

Gilmar Reis is an Associate Professor (Part-Time) in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University's Faculty of Science. He also holds a position as Associate Professor of Medicine at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in Brazil since 2003. His academic journey includes an MD from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (1989), Cardiology Fellowship from Hospital Vera Cruz (1992), a Master's Degree from University of Michigan (1993), and a PhD from the Heart Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School.

Dr. Reis's research spans multiple disciplines with a focus on

• Cardiovascular clinical trials
• Translational cardiovascular sciences
• Global health initiatives
• Public and population health interventions
• COVID-19 therapeutics development

His work bridges cardiology, intensive care medicine, and pandemic response research, with particular emphasis on clinical trial methodology and implementation science.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cardiovascular outcomes research, innovative clinical trial design, and pandemic response strategies. His work on the TOGETHER Trial represents a significant contribution to global health during the pandemic, with multiple high-impact publications in top medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and JAMA.

Dr. Reis has received notable recognition including:

• Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology (2011)
• Fellowship in the European Society of Cardiology (2011)
• DAVID SACKETT award nomination for 'Best Trial of the Year 2021' for the TOGETHER Trial

His collaborative work spans multiple institutions globally, with significant partnerships between McMaster University researchers and Brazilian health authorities through the Unified Health System (SUS). Dr. Reis has built a research network spanning more than 40 cities across Brazil, demonstrating his commitment to developing research capacity in resource-limited settings.