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Naranjan S. Dhalla is a Professor at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and diabetic cardiomyopathy, particularly involving oxidative stress, calcium overload, and signal transduction.
- Education: PhD in Medicine (University of Pittsburgh, 1965), MSc (University of Pennsylvania, 1963)
Dr. Dhalla has pioneered studies on cardiomyocyte Ca2+-handling and subcellular remodelling, leading to novel drug targets for cardiac dysfunction. He has trained over 166 scientists and authored 664+ peer-reviewed papers with 31,886+ citations.
Scientific Awards:
- Order of Manitoba (2002)
- Order of Canada (1997)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2000)
- Distinguished Professor, University of Manitoba (1991)
- Multiple honorary doctorates (1995–2022)
As a Principal Investigator at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, he leads research on cardiac adaptation to hypertension and diabetes. He also serves as Director of Cardiovascular Developments at St. Boniface Hospital and has edited Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry for 35 years.
