100 - CCC 2025 OPENING KICK-OFF SESSION

Thursday, October 23, 2025

8:00am - 9:30am ET

Room:206AB

Target Audience: General: All cardiovascular (clinical and research) health professionals, Clinical cardiologists, Academic cardiovascular health professionals and researchers

Co-Chair(s)

Atul Verma, MD, FRCPC

Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist
McGill University
McGill University Health Centre
Filio Billia, MD, PhD (she/her/hers)

Clinician-Scientist
University Health Network (UHN)

Presenter(s)

Sean Virani, MD MSc MPH (he/him/his)

President
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
St. Paul's Hospital | Providence Health Care

Keynote Speaker(s)

Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Critical Care Physician | Host of the Solving Healthcare Podcast

This dynamic opening session officially launches CCC 2025 and features a keynote address from Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, setting the tone for an inspiring and impactful Congress.

We’ll also celebrate excellence in cardiovascular health with the presentation of select CCS Recognition Awards, honouring individuals and teams whose contributions have shaped research, care, and leadership across Canada.

Join us in congratulating four of the 2025 award recipients:

CCS Achievement Award – Dr. Stanley Nattel
Research Achievement Award – Basic and Translational Science – Dr. Subodh Verma
Research Achievement Award – Clinical Science – Dr. Michel Le May
Dr. Harold N. Segall Award of Merit – Population Health Research Institute (PHRI)

Their peer-nominated accomplishments reflect the very best of our community. Let’s celebrate their impact and dedication together!