Filio Billia, MD, PhD
Clinician-Scientist
University Health Network (UHN)
Subodh Verma, MD PhD FRCSC FAHA FCCS FCAHS (he/him/his)
Cardiac Surgeon
St. Michael's Hospital
University of Toronto
Mansoor Husain
Executive Director
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
University of Toronto
Since the landmark discovery of insulin, few advances have sparked as much excitement in Canadian medicine as the recent breakthroughs with GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Canada has emerged as a global leader, driving innovation from foundational basic science to pivotal clinical trials in cardiometabolic medicine.
This year at CCC, we are proud to spotlight the nation’s transformative impact on the GLP-1 story—a journey that has redefined treatment paradigms and inspired clinicians and researchers worldwide.
This plenary session will feature two dynamic talks:
• Translational and Mechanistic Insights into GLP-1 RAs in the Cardiovascular System (Mansoor Husain, MD)
• The Story of GLP-1 RAs as Foundational Cardiometabolic Pillars: Canadian Contributions to Global Leadership (Subodh Verma, MD, PhD)