Professor Dr. Kim Connelly

Biography

Dr. Kim Connelly is a distinguished Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, with a primary focus on cardiovascular physiology. As a Cardiologist Scientist, she is recognized nationally for her expertise in human and rodent echocardiography, as well as cardiovascular MRI. Dr. Connelly's research significantly impacts our understanding of diabetes on cardiac function, exploring the roles of pathological extracellular matrix accumulation and pro-sclerotic cytokines. She directs a basic research laboratory at the Keenan Research Centre at St. Michael’s Hospital, where her investigations into the mechanisms of disease aim to translate findings into human therapies. Additionally, Dr. Connelly leads the Krembil Stem Cell Facility, utilizing stem cell-based therapies to enhance cardiac and renal function in diabetic patients. With a career marked by accolades including the “Young Investigator of the Year Award” from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and multiple grants from prestigious institutions such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, she collaborates extensively to advance cardiovascular research both locally and internationally. Dr. Connelly actively participates in the University of Toronto Cardiovascular Research Network.

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