Plenary: Prof Ross Tsuyuki, University of Alberta
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM |
Blackwattle Bay Room 1 & 2, Level R |
Overview
The Canadian Way – Improving Population Hypertension Outcomes Through Pharmacists and New Guidelines
Speaker
Prof Ross Tsuyuki
Professor Of Medicine (cardiology)
University Of Alberta/Hypertension Canada
The Canadian Way – Improving Population Hypertension Outcomes Through Pharmacists and New Guidelines
Biography
Dr. Ross Tsuyuki was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. His training includes:
• BSc(Pharm) from the University of British Columbia
• Residency at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver.
• Postgraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the State University of New York at Buffalo
• Postdoctoral fellowship in cardiovascular clinical trials in the Division of Cardiology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (Supervisor: Dr. Salim Yusuf)
• MSc in Health Research Methods from McMaster University
Dr. Tsuyuki is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Director of the EPICORE Centre in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Dr. Tsuyuki is the immediate Past President of Hypertension Canada, having served as President from 2020-2024.
His research interests are in health services research, particularly in the area of pharmacist care for acute and chronic conditions.