Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-11-27
Invested on: 2024-02-22
Heather Ross, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Heather Ross’ commitment to improved health outcomes is inspiring. A University of Toronto professor and site lead of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, she has focused on quality of life and end-of-life care for heart transplant and heart failure patients. A prominent figure in the Canadian cardiovascular community, she has held leadership positions with organizations in the field. She is also the founder of Test Your Limits, an initiative that is raising awareness of heart health and the importance of organ donation.