Paul Khairy

Summary

Dr. Paul Khairy is a Full Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Medicine, specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and adult congenital heart disease. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Electrophysiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. His affiliations include the Montreal Heart Institute’s Research Centre (ICM) and leadership roles in multidisciplinary research projects.

Research Expertise: Focused on arrhythmias in adults with congenital heart disease, sudden cardiac death mechanisms, and advancements in cardiac interventions. Key areas include electrophysiology, congenital cardiopathies, and heart failure management.

Awards: Elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists (2014) for contributions to emerging medical subspecialties.

Grants & Projects: Lead or co-investigator in projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fondation de l’Institut de cardiologie de Montréal, and Genome Québec. Notable initiatives include:

• Evaluation of anticoagulation strategies for atrial fibrillation (2021–2027).
• Transition programs for congenital heart disease patients transitioning to adult care (2017–2018).
• Genomic analysis of congenital heart malformations (2010–2013).

Teaching & Supervision: Advised 11 doctoral and master’s students since 2010, focusing on arrhythmia management, heart failure, and interventional cardiology.