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Dr. Shelley Zieroth is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Max Rady College of Medicine. She serves as Director of Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Clinics, and Head of the Medical Heart Failure Program for Cardiac Sciences Manitoba. Her primary affiliations include St. Boniface Hospital and the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. She holds cross-appointments in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology.
Education:
- MD, University of Manitoba (1998)
- Postdoctoral clinical fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant, Toronto General Hospital (2004-2006)
- Cardiology residency, University of Manitoba (2001-2004)
- Internal medicine residency, University of Manitoba (1998-2001)
Research Focus: Heart failure clinical trials, novel treatments (e.g., food-derived bioactives), and improving patient outcomes. She leads national and international trials as Principal Investigator, National Lead, or Executive Committee member. Her work intersects with translational medicine and guideline development.
Professional Contributions: Co-chair of Canada’s HF Update conference, Scientific Planning Committee Chair for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, and contributor to Canadian cardiovascular society guidelines. Advocate for women in medicine and cardiology, leveraging social media (#cardiotwitter) for clinical education and trial dissemination.
Awards: Includes international fellowships (FHA, FACC, FESC) and recognition for teaching, innovation, and patient care advocacy. Notable honors include the Honorary FHFSA (2019) and WRHA Health Innovation Award (2018).
Other Roles: Involved in quality improvement initiatives, patient support groups (e.g., HeartLinks Manitoba), and mentorship through Heart Failure Care Map projects. Active in provincial and national patient advocacy collaborations.
