Ross Tsuyuki

Ross Tsuyuki serves as Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. He directs the EPICORE Centre, leading cardiovascular outcomes research and clinical trials from his office in the Heritage Medical Research Centre.

His academic credentials include:

• BSc(Pharm) from University of British Columbia
• Hospital Residency at St. Paul’s Hospital/Vancouver
• PharmD from State University of New York at Buffalo
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (McMaster University)
• MSc in Health Research Methods (McMaster University)

Dr. Tsuyuki's research integrates cardiovascular medicine with health services innovation, focusing on pharmacist-led interventions for hypertension and heart failure. His work bridges clinical trials methodology with real-world implementation, particularly examining medication optimization and healthcare system impacts. Current projects emphasize community pharmacy roles in chronic disease management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

His 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent leadership in hypertension guidelines, pharmacist prescribing models, and cardiovascular clinical trials. Key themes include blood pressure device validation, cost-effectiveness of pharmacy services, and atrial fibrillation management - frequently published in Circulation, JAMA Network Open, and cardiology specialty journals.

As Director of the EPICORE Centre, he oversees a multidisciplinary team conducting outcomes research and clinical trials. His leadership extends to national guideline development (Hypertension Canada) and international policy initiatives through the World Hypertension League, with active grant funding supporting his translational research program.

The EPICORE Centre team comprises Associate Director Henry Lee, Assistant Professors Yazid Al Hamarneh and Kaitlyn Watson, biostatisticians Ben Vandermeer and Bo Pan, and technical specialists including senior systems analyst Lily Yushko. Based in the Heritage Medical Research Centre, the unit specializes in cardiovascular pharmacoeconomics and implementation science.