{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What's the Big Idea?","title":"Matters of the Heart: Uncovering Sex Differences in Heart Failure with Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1628,"description":"Season 4, Episode 4\n\nEpisode Summary:\nHeart disease is the leading cause of death for women, globally. In conversation with the Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and former Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology, Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, this episode explores the significant differences in heart disease between men and women and the need for tailored research and treatment approaches. Dr. Kirshenbaum is a proud University of Manitoba researcher, and a major focus of his research is understanding the underlying sex specific difference in heart failure. He describes some of these mechanisms, the role of specific proteins in heart health and cancer treatment, and how research from NASA space flights provided unique insights into heart health. Also highlighted are the importance of holistic approaches to women's heart health and the impact of local research initiatives in Manitoba.\n \n About Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum: \nDirector of Research Development, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba\nDirector, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre\nPrincipal Investigator, Cardiac Gene Biology, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre\nProfessor, Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba\nFormer Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology, University of Manitoba\n\n About What’s the Big Idea?\nWhat’s the Big Idea? is an award-winning podcast hosted by University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch. Each episode features conversations with big thinkers from the UM community who are contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of people everywhere. It is produced by the University of Manitoba in partnership with Everything Podcasts.\n\nLinks and Resources\nProfessor Lorrie Kirshenbaum, PhD\nFunding paves way for drug...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7vi4yoBJP_iRqThNDx4jqap02Iy8y0cq8pFen2wwOAY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMzg3LzE2NjE4/ODkyOTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}